Default keyboard keybinds for Star Citizen as of patch Alpha 3.13.1b .
NOTE: Page needs updating for new hotkeys and controls such as Missile Operator mode
Flight controls [ ]
Action
Default key
Eject
Right Alt + Y
Exit seat
Y
Self Destruct
← Backspace
Emergency Exit Seat
U + Left Shift
Increase Cooler Rate
Decrease Cooler Rate
Flight / Systems Ready
R
Open/Close Doors (Toggle)
Open All Doors
Close All Doors
Lock/Unlock Doors (Toggle)
Lock All Doors
Unlock All Doors
Action
Default key
Lock left
Look right
Look left / right
X-Axis (mouse)
Look up
Look down
Look up / down
Y-Axis (mouse)
Cycle camera view
F4
Cycle camera orbit mode
Zoom in (3rd person view)
Mouse Wheel Up
Zoom out (3rd person view)
Mouse Wheel Down
Freelook (Hold)
Z
Dynamic Zoom In and Out (rel.)
Left Alt + Mouse Wheel
Dynamic Zoom In (rel.)
Dynamic Zoom Out (rel.)
Dynamic Zoom Toggle (abs.)
Look behind
Action
Default key
Pitch Up
Pitch Down
Pitch
Y-Axis (mouse)
Yaw left
Yaw right
Yaw
X-Axis (mouse)
Roll left
Q
Roll right
E
Roll
Cycle mouse mode (VJoy / Relative)
Swap Yaw / Roll (Toggle)
Strafe up
Spacebar
Strafe down
Left Ctrl
Strafe up / down
Strafe left
A
Strafe right
D
Throttle forward
W
Throttle back
S
Strafe forward / back Invert
Decoupled mode (Toggle)
V
Afterburner
Left Shift
Speed Limiter - Increase
Speed Limiter - Decrease
Speed Limiter (Rel.)
Mouse Wheel
Speed Limiter (Abs.)
Speed Limiter - On / Off (Hold / Toggle)
Speed Limiter - Reset to SCM
Acceleration Limiter Increase
Acceleration Limiter Decrease
Acceleration Limiter Up / Down (rel.)
Right Alt + Mouse Wheel
Acceleration Limiter Up / Down (abs.)
Match target velocity
Spacebrake
X
Lock Pitch / Yaw Movement (Toggle / Hold)
Right Shift
G-Force Safety On / Off (Toggle / Hold)
E.S.P. On / Off (Toggle / Hold)
Cruise Control (Toggle)
C
Landing System (Toggle)
N
Toggle VTOL
K
Autoland
N
Quantum Travel System (Toggle)
B
Quantum Drive
B
@ui_ClDockToggleView
O
Action
Default key
Pin Index 1 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target
1
Pin Index 2 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target
2
Pin Index 3 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target
3
Pin Index 1 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target
Left Alt + 1
Pin Index 2 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target
Left Alt + 2
Pin Index 3 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target
Left Alt + 3
Pin Index 1 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target (Hold)
Pin Index 2 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target (Hold)
Pin Index 3 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target (Hold)
Pin Selected Target
Unpin Selected Target
Pin Selected Target (Hold)
Unpin Selected Target (Hold)
Remove All Pinned Targets
O
Lock Selected Target
Unlock Locked Target
Left Alt + T
Enable / Disable Look Ahead
Left Alt + L
Enable / Disable Target Padlock (Toggle, Hold)
Auto Zoom On Selected Target On / Off (Toggle, Hold)
Switch Flight Lead / Lag Reticle (Toggle)
Enter Remote Turret
Enter Remote Turret
Enter Remote Turret
Action
Default key
Cycle Selection - Back
Cycle Selection - Forward
R
Cycle Selection - Reset to Auto
Left Alt + R
Cycle Lock - In View - Back
Cycle Lock - In View - Forward
T
Cycle Lock - In View - Under Reticle
T
Cycle Lock - Pinned - Back
Cycle Lock - Pinned - Forward
Cycle Lock - Pinned - Reset to First
Cycle Lock - Attackers - Back
Cycle Lock - Attackers - Forward
4
Cycle Lock - Attackers - Reset to Closest
Left Alt + 4
Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Back
Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Forward
5
Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Reset to Closest
Left Alt + 5
Cycle Lock - Friendlies - Back
Cycle Lock - Friendlies - Forward
6
Cycle Lock - Friendlies - Reset to Closest
Left Alt + 6
Cycle Lock - All - Back
Cycle Lock - All - Forward
7
Cycle Lock - All - Reset to Closest
Left Alt + 7
Cycle Lock - Sub-Target - Back
Cycle Lock - Sub-Target - Forward
8
Cycle Lock - Sub-Target - Reset to Main Target
Left Alt + 8
Action
Default key
Hail Target
9
Action
Default key
Scanning Mode (Toggle)
Tab ⇆
Activate Scanning
Button 1 (mouse
Scanning Radar Ping
Button 2 (mouse)
Scanning Increase Radar Angle
Mouse Wheel Up
Scanning Decrease Radar Angle
Mouse Wheel Down
Action
Default key
Mining Mode (Toggle)
M
Fire Mining Laser (Toggle)
Button 1 (mouse)
Switch Mining Laser
Button 2 (mouse)
Increase Mining Laser Power
Mouse Wheel Up
Decrease Mining Laser Power
Mouse Wheel Down
Activate Mining Module (Slot 1)
Left Alt + 1
Activate Mining Module (Slot 2)
Left Alt + 2
Activate Mining Module (Slot 3)
Left Alt + 3
Jettison Cargo
Left Alt + J
Action
Default key
Fire Weapon Group 1
Button 1 (mouse)
Fire Weapon Group 2
Button(mouse)
Manual Gimbal Mode - Swap VJoy / Look Direction (Toggle, Hold)
Left Alt + G
Manual Gimbal Mode - Lock Aim Vector
Right Alt + G
Cycle Gimbal Assist / Standard Gimbal / Gimbal Lock modes
G
Action
Default key
Cycle Missile Type (Forward)
Cycle Missile Type (Back)
Acquire missile lock (Tap)
Button 3 (mouse)
Release all missile locks (Tap)
Launch missile (Hold)
Button 3 (Hold)
Action
Default key
Decoy - Launch Burst (tap), Set and Launch Burst (Hold)
H
Decoy - Increase Burst Size
Right Alt + H
Decoy - Decrease Burst Size
Left Alt + H
Decoy - Panic Launch (tap)
Noise - Deploy (tap)
J
Shield raise level front
Numpad 8
Shield raise level back
Numpad 2
Shield raise level left
Numpad 4
Shield raise level right
Numpad 6
Shield raise level top
Numpad 7
Shield raise level bottom
Numpad 9
Shield reset levels
Numpad 5
Action
Default key
Toggle Power - All
U
Toggle Power - Thrusters
I
Toggle Power - Shields
O
Toggle Power - Weapons
P
Increase Priority - Thrusters
F5
Increase Priority - Shields
F6
Increase Priority - Weapons
F7
Reset Priority
F8
Decrease Throttle
F9
Decrease Throttle to Min
F9 (Double Tap)
Increase Throttle
F10
Increase Throttle to Max
F10 (Double Tap)
Action
Default key
Personal Identification Broadcast System (Toggle)
Radar cycle range
Action
Default key
Cycle Pitch Ladder Mode
mobiGlas (Toggle)
F1
Scoreboard
Tab ⇆
Map
F2
Wipe Helmet Visor
Left Alt + X
Action
Default key
Headlights (Toggle)
L
Turrets [ ]
Action
Default key
Pitch up
Pitch down
Pitch
Y-Axis (mouse)
Yaw left
Yaw right
Yaw
X-Axis (mouse)
Toggle Turret Mouse Movement (VJoy, FSP style)
Q
Exit Remote Turret
Y
Action
Default key
Toggle E.S.P. on / off
E
Recenter Turret (Hold)
C
Turret Gyro Stabilization (Toggle)
G
Turret - Speed Limiter - On / Off (Hold / Toggle)
Left Shift
Turret - Speed Limiter (rel)
Mouse Wheel
[PH] Turret - Speed Limiter - Increase (rel)
W
[PH] Turret - Speed Limiter - Decrease (rel)
S
Cycle fire mode (staggered / combined)
B
[ ]
Action
Default key
Move Left
A
Move Right
D
Move Forward
W
Move Backwards
S
Jump
Spacebar
Crouch
Left Ctrl
Prone
X
Sprint
Left Shift
Walk
Lean Left
Q
Lean Right
E
Firearm - Attack
Button 1 (mouse)
Melee - Attack Light Left
Button 1 (mouse)
Melee - Attack Light Right
Button 2 (mouse)
Melee - Attack Heavy Left (Hold)
Button 1 (mouse)
Melee - Attack Heavy Right (Hold)
Button 2 (mouse)
Melee - Block (Hold)
Button 1 (mouse)
Dodge left
A (Double Tap)
Dodge Right
D (Double Tap)
Dodge Back
S (Double Tap)
Melee - Attack (Ranged Weapon + Takedowns)
Button 3 (mouse)
Throw - Overarm & Two-Handed
Button 1 (Mouse)
Throw - Underarm
Button 2 (mouse)
Aim Down Sight
Button 2 (mouse)
Zoom Out (ADS)
Mouse Wheel Down
Zoom In (ADS)
Mouse Wheel Up
Zoom In / Out (ADS)
Select Sidearm
1
Select Primary Weapon
2
Select Secondary Weapon
3
Select Gadget
4
Select Melee
5
Select Contract Item
6
Unarmed Combat
0
Next Weapon
Previous Weapon
Reload
R
Holster Weapon
R
Drop Item
Inspect Item
Customize Weapon
J
Hold Breath (ADS)
Left Shift
FPS Underbarrel Attachment Action
U
Change Fire Mode
V
Weapon Zeroing Speed Decrease
Page Down
Weapon Zeroing Speed Increase / Auto
Page Up
Default Movement Speed Increase
Mouse Wheel Up
Default Movement Speed Decrease
Mouse Wheel Down
Flashlight (Toggle)
T
Toggle Equip Helmet
Wipe Helmet Visor
Left Alt + X
Third Person View (Toggle)
F4
Free View Camera (Hold)
Z
mobiGlas (Toggle)
F1
Scoreboard
Tab ⇆
Firearm - Attack
Button 1 (mouse)
Port Modification Interact
Button 1 (mouse)
Map
F2
Force Re-spawn (E.V.A. / On Foot)
← Backspace
Roll Left (while prone)
Q (Double Tap)
Roll Right (while Prone)
E (Double Tap)
Tractor Beam - Increase Distance
Mouse Wheel Up
Tractor Beam - Decrease Distance
Mouse Wheel Down
E.V.A. - All [ ]
Action
Default key
View Left
View Right
View Left/Right
X-Axis (mouse)
View Up
View Down
View Up/Down
Y-Axis (mouse)
Roll Left
Q
Roll Right
E
Strafe Up
Spacebar
Strafe Down
Left Ctrl
Strafe Up/Down
Strafe Left
A
Strafe Right
D
Strafe Left/Right
Strafe Forward
W
Strafe Backward
S
Strafe Forward/Backward
Brake
X
Boost
Left Shift
@ui_CIEVAPushForward
W
ui_CIEVAPushBack
S
ui_CIEVALaunch
Spacebar
ui_CIEVADetach
Y
Freelook (Hold)
Z
Ground Vehicle controls [ ]
Action
Default key
Leave Vehicle Seat (Hold)
Y
Horn
Spacebar
Cycle camera view
F4
Zoom in (3rd person view)
Mouse Wheel Up
Zoom Out (3rd person view)
Mouse Wheel Down
Look left / right
X-Axis (mouse)
Look up / down
Y-Axis (mouse)
Look behind
Freelook (Hold)
Z
Fire Weapon Group 1
Button 1 (mouse)
Fire Weapon Group 2
Button 2 (mouse)
mobiGlas (Toggle)
F1
Flight / Systems Ready
R
Open All Doors
Close All Doors
Lock/Unlock Doors (Toggle)
Lock All Doors
Unlock All Doors
Map
F2
Wipe Helmet Visor
Left Alt + X
Action
Default key
Drive Forward
W
Drive Backward
S
Drive Forward / Backward
Turn Left
A
Turn Right
D
Yaw Left / Right (Mouse)
@ui_CI_MGV_Pitch_Up
@ui_CI_MGV_Pitch_Down
Pitch Up / Down (Mouse)
Brake
X
Primary Fire
Button 1 (mouse)
Secondary Fire
Button 2 (mouse)
Dynamic Zoom In and Out (rel.)
Left Alt + Mouse Wheel
Dynamic Zoom In (rel.)
Dynamic Zoom Out (rel.)
Dynamic Zoom In and Out (abs.)
Boost
Left Shift
Lock Pitch / Yaw Movement (Toggle / Hold)
Right Shift
@ui_CI_MGV_ToggleBreakOnIdle
V
Electronic Access - Spectator [ ]
Action
Default key
Spectator Camera Target (Next)
Button 2 (mouse)
Spectator Camera Target (Previous)
Button 1 (mouse)
Spectator Camera Lock Target
1
Spectator Camera Zoom
Mouse Wheel
Spectator Camera Zoom In
Mouse Wheel Up
Spectator Camera Zoom Out
Mouse Wheel Down
Spectator Camera Rotate Yaw
X-Axis (mouse)
Spectator Camera Rotate Pitch
Y-Axis (mouse)
Spectator Camera Rotate Yaw
Spectator Camera Rotate Pitch
Spectator Camera HUD (Toggle)
B
Spectator Camera Mode (Next)
F4
Spectator Camera Mode (Previous)
Social [ ]
Action
Default key
Re-spawn
X
Exit seat
Y
CommLink App (Toggle)
F11
Chat Window (Toggle)
F12
Chat Window Focus
Return
Action
Default key
Accept Invite
Left Bracket
Reject Invite
Right Bracket
Ignore Invite (hold)
Right Bracket
Action
Default key
Forward
Numpad 5
Left
Numpad 1
Right
Numpad 3
Stop
Numpad 2
Yes
Numpad 4
No
Numpad 6
Agree
Angry
At Ease
Attention
Blah
Bored
Bow
Burp
Cheer
Chicken
Clap
Come
Cry
Dance
Disagree
Failure
Flex
Flirt
Gasp
Gloat
Greet
Laugh
Confirm Launch
Point
Rude
Salute
Sit
Sleep
Smell
Taunt
Threaten
Wait
Wave
Whistle
VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking [ ]
Action
Default key
Enable Head Tracking (Toggle)
Numpad /
Head Tracking (Hold)
Recenter Head Tracking Device (except TrackIR)
Enable / Disable Head Tracking for 3rd Person Camera (Toggle)
VOIP Push To Talk
Numpad +
VOIP Push To Talk (Proximity Only)
Left Alt + Numpad +
FOIP Selfie Cam
Numpad -
FOIP Recalibrate
Numpad *
Cycle through audio channels
Numpad .
Quick Keys, Interactions, and Inner Thought [ ]
Action
Default key
<= BAD TOKEN =>
Button 1 (mouse)
<= BAD TOKEN =>
Button 2 (mouse)
Interaction Mode
F
Activate Inner Thought
Button 2 (mouse)
Activate Inner Thought
Button 1 (mouse)
Focus
Button 3 (mouse)
Interactive Mode Zoom In
Mouse Wheel Up
Interactive Mode Zoom Out
Mouse Wheel Down
MFD Left
A
MFD Right
D
MFD Up
W
MFD Down
S
Personal Inner Thought (PIT)
F + Button 2 (mouse)
@ui_CICameraOrbit
Button 2 (mouse)
Exit
Numpad 0
Personal Commodity Inventory (Toggle)
I
Drop Item
Store All Commodities
Player Actions - PIT Category
Emotes - PIT Category
Ship Systems - PIT Category
Flight Systems - PIT Category
Vehicle Systems - PIT Category
Weapons Systems - PIT Category
Remote Turret - PIT Category
Item Actions - PIT Category
Weapon Selection - PIT Category
Mobiglas Actions - PIT Category
Mining Mode Actions - PIT Category
Left Alt + M
Weapon Select Radial Menu
1
Weapon Select Radial Menu
2
Weapon Select Radial Menu
3
Throwable Select Radial Menu
G
@ui_Consumable_QuickSelectRadialMenu
C
Flight Select Radial Menu
Left Shift + Tab ⇆
Camera - Advanced Camera Controls [ ]
Action
Default key
Advanced Camera Controls Modifier (Hold)
F4
Advanced Camera Controls Modifier (Hold)
Z
Save View 1
Numpad 1
Save View 2
Numpad 2
Save View 3
Numpad 3
Save View 4
Numpad 4
Save View 5
Numpad 5
Save View 6
Numpad 6
Save View 7
Numpad 7
Save View 8
Numpad 8
Save View 9
Numpad 9
Load View 1
Numpad 1
Load View 2
Numpad 2
Load View 3
Numpad 3
Load View 4
Numpad 4
Load View 5
Numpad 5
Load View 6
Numpad 6
Load View 7
Numpad 7
Load View 8
Numpad 8
Load View 9
Numpad 9
Clear Saved View
Numpad 0
X Offset Positive
Right Arrow
Y Offset Positive
Left Arrow
Y Offset Positive/ Spectator Freecam Focal Point Forward
Up Arrow
Y Offset Negative / Spectator Freecam Focal Point Backward
Down Arrow
Z Offset Positive
Page Up
Z Offset Negative
Page Down
Increase FoV
Numpad +
Decrease FoV
Numpad -
Increase DoF
Home
Decrease DoF
End
Reset Current View
Numpad *
Flight stick axis swap [ ]
Note: To swap yaw and roll on a joystick, open a console by pressing the ` key (usually at the top left on most U.S. keyboards) then enter the following, followed by pressing [ENTER] :
pp_rebindkeys Libs/Config/layout_joystick_spacesim.xml
Gallery [ ]
Keybinding 2.6 4K (December 2016)
Keybinding 3.10.0 1080p (October 2020)
Keybinding 3.13.1b 4K (June 2021)
See also [ ]
References [ ]