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center_of_trade Console Command

Documentation and examples for the center_of_trade command in Europa Universalis IV.

center_of_trade

ProvinceAlias: cot

Creates, upgrades or downgrades a center of trade

ParameterDescription
LevelNumberrequired
Province IDNumberrequired

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste center_of_trade command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Level
Province ID

Overview

Creates, upgrades, or downgrades a province's center of trade. Centers of trade boost trade power and provincial bonuses by level, so this sets the level directly for testing trade income.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the center_of_trade command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type center_of_trade followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the center_of_trade command do?

Creates, upgrades or downgrades a center of trade.

What are the parameters for the center_of_trade command?

The syntax is center_of_trade [level] [province id]. It takes 2 arguments: level, province id.

Does the center_of_trade command require any DLC?

No. center_of_trade is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use center_of_trade in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so center_of_trade can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like center_of_trade can't be used to unlock them.