28 cheat codes for Portal 2 on PC.
Enables the cheat system, allowing other console commands to function. This must be entered before most other cheats.
sv_cheats 1Open the developer console (usually by pressing `~` or `` ` ``) and type `sv_cheats 1`. You may need to enable the console in game options first.
Makes your character invulnerable to all damage.
godAfter enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`), open the console and type `god`. Type `god` again to disable.
Allows you to fly through walls, objects, and level geometry, disabling all collision detection.
noclipAfter enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`), open the console and type `noclip`. Type `noclip` again to disable.
Removes restrictions on portal placement, allowing portals to be placed anywhere, even on invalid surfaces.
sv_portal_placement_never_fail 1After enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`), open the console and type `sv_portal_placement_never_fail 1`. Use `sv_portal_placement_never_fail 0` to revert to normal.
Instantly transports you to a different level. You must know the exact map file name.
changelevel <mapname>After enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`), open the console and type `changelevel` followed by the desired map name (e.g., `changelevel sp_a1_escape`). You can use `maps *` in the console to list available maps.
Adjusts the speed of the game. '1' is normal speed. Values greater than '1' speed up the game, while values less than '1' slow it down.
host_timescale XAfter enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`), open the console and type `host_timescale` followed by a number (e.g., `host_timescale 0.5` for half speed, `host_timescale 2` for double speed).
Your character takes damage but cannot die; health will not drop below 1.
buddhaAfter enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`), open the console and type `buddha`. Type `buddha` again to disable.
Makes the player completely immune to all forms of damage, rendering them invincible. Re-enter the code to disable God Mode.
godPC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `god`, and press Enter.
Instantly loads and starts a specific map or level in the game. You need to know the exact map filename (e.g., `sp_a1_intro1` for the first single-player map).
map <mapname>PC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `map` followed by the map's filename (e.g., `map sp_a1_intro1`), and press Enter.
Gives the player a Portal Gun. Useful if you lose it due to a glitch or start a map without one.
give weapon_portalgunPC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `give weapon_portalgun`, and press Enter.
Spawns a Weighted Companion Cube directly in front of the player.
ent_create_portal_companion_cubePC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `ent_create_portal_companion_cube`, and press Enter.
Spawns a standard Weighted Storage Cube directly in front of the player.
ent_create_portal_weight_boxPC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `ent_create_portal_weight_box`, and press Enter.
Spawns a Weighted Sphere directly in front of the player.
ent_create_portal_weighted_spherePC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `ent_create_portal_weighted_sphere`, and press Enter.
Spawns a friendly turret directly in front of the player. This turret will not attack you.
npc_create_turretPC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `npc_create_turret`, and press Enter.
Switches the camera to a third-person perspective. Enter `firstperson` to return to first-person view.
thirdpersonPC Only: Open the developer console, type `thirdperson`, and press Enter.
Toggles the player's flashlight on or off.
impulse 100PC Only: Open the developer console, type `impulse 100`, and press Enter.
Renders the game world in a wireframe view. Use `mat_wireframe 0` to disable.
mat_wireframe 1PC Only: Open the developer console, type `mat_wireframe 1`, and press Enter. To disable, type `mat_wireframe 0` and press Enter.
Removes restrictions on portal placement, allowing portals to be placed on any surface, including non-portal-compatible materials.
sv_portal_placement_never_fail 1Ensure cheats are enabled with `sv_cheats 1`. Open the console, type `sv_portal_placement_never_fail 1`, and press Enter.
Spawns a Weighted Storage Cube at your current location.
ent_create_portal_weight_boxEnsure cheats are enabled with `sv_cheats 1`. Open the console, type `ent_create_portal_weight_box`, and press Enter.
Gives the player the dual-shooting portal gun, allowing both blue and orange portals to be shot.
upgrade_portalgunOpen the developer console (`~`) and type this command after enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`).
Spawns a weighted storage cube at the player's crosshair position.
ent_create_portal_weighted_cubeOpen the developer console (`~`) and type this command after enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`). Look where you want the cube to appear.
Sets the gravity level in the game. Default is typically 600. Lower values make you jump higher, higher values increase gravity.
sv_gravity <value>Open the developer console (`~`) and type this command after enabling cheats (`sv_cheats 1`). Replace `<value>` with your desired gravity (e.g., `sv_gravity 100` for low gravity).
Walk through walls and fly anywhere in the level.
sv_cheats 1; noclipFace backward, jump, and hold back+duck. You accelerate faster than normal. Used in speedruns.
Accelerated Back HoppingEnables dual portal gun immediately. Open console first.
sv_cheats 1; upgrade_portalgunPortals can be placed on any surface, even black panels.
sv_cheats 1; sv_portal_placement_never_fail 1Disables the use of most cheat commands in the game.
sv_cheats 0PC Only: Open the developer console, type `sv_cheats 0`, and press Enter.
Allows the player to fly freely through the map and pass through any solid objects or walls. Re-enter the code to disable No Clip mode.
noclipPC Only: First, enable cheats with `sv_cheats 1`. Then, open the console, type `noclip`, and press Enter.