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Star Citizen Controls & Keybindings Guide (2026)
A comprehensive reference for all default keyboard and mouse controls in Star Citizen, plus tips for creating custom bindings.
Updated: 10/14/2026
TL;DR: Star Citizen's most-used keys are F (interaction mode), F1 (mobiGlas), Right Alt + R (flight / systems ready), N (landing system) and B (hold to cycle master mode, the step before quantum travel). Customize anything in Options → Keybindings: use the search bar, click a binding, press your new key, and export the profile so a patch can't reset it. Want every default key? Jump to the full searchable list of every default keybind.
Last updated: October 2, 2026. Default bindings as of Alpha 4.10, as shown in Options → Keybindings; they change with major patches, so always export your custom profile after changes.
Just starting out? Our sister site has a one-page quick reference card with the six keys that matter on day one.
On-Foot Controls
Movement
- W / A / S / D — Move
- Spacebar — Jump
- C (hold) — Crouch
- Left Ctrl — Prone
- Left Shift (hold) — Sprint
- Z (hold) — Free-look camera
- F4 — Cycle camera view (first/third person)
Interaction & Interface
- F — Interaction mode (use on objects and panels)
- Left Alt + F — Personal Inner Thought (PIT) menu
- I (tap) — Toggle inventory
- F1 — mobiGlas (missions, map, apps)
- F11 — Commlink app (contacts and calls)
- F12 — Toggle chat window
- Left Alt + X — Wipe helmet visor
Combat (On-Foot)
- Left Mouse — Fire weapon
- Right Mouse — Aim down sights
- R (tap) — Reload; R (hold) — holster weapon
- 1 / 2 / 3 — Select primary weapon / secondary weapon / sidearm
- V — Select melee; then Left / Right Mouse for light attacks
- B — Change fire mode
- T — Toggle flashlight
- Middle Mouse (hold) — Melee attack with a ranged weapon / takedown
Every default keybind (Alpha 4.10.2)
All 358 default keyboard and mouse bindings in one searchable list, grouped the way the in-game Keybindings screen groups them. Search by action or key, filter by category, or print a cheat sheet for one activity (flying, mining, salvage and more) for a second monitor.
Default bindings as shown in Options → Keybindings in Star Citizen Alpha 4.10.2. Your bindings may differ if you've changed them. Checked 2026-10-14.
What changed in the default controls: 4.10.0 hotfix → 4.10.2
No default keyboard or mouse bindings changed.
Earlier changes (for returning players)
4.4.0 → 4.10.0 hotfix
- Docking (Initiate) (Flight - Docking): New: Right Alt + N
- Toogle Loot Screen (hold) (Quick Keys, Interactions, and Inner Thought): New: I
- Weapon Select Radial Menu (secondary weapon) (Quick Keys, Interactions, and Inner Thought): New: 2
- Recenter Head Tracking Device (except TrackIR) (VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking): New: Numpad 5
- [Experimental] VR - Recenter Device (VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking): New: Numpad 5
- [Experimental] VR - Toggle Theater Mode (VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking): New: Left Alt + Numpad 5
- [Experimental] VR - Toggle On / Off (VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking): New: Numpad /
- Light Amplification Toggle (Vehicles - Seats and Operator Modes): New: Right Alt + L
- Toggle Refuel Operator Mode (Vehicles - Seats and Operator Modes): New: M
- Invoke Docking (Flight - Docking): Removed (was N)
- Toggle Docking Mode (Flight - Docking): Removed (was N)
- Weapon Select Radial Menu (sidearm) (Quick Keys, Interactions, and Inner Thought): 2 → 3
Compared build to build from the game's default control profile. If you rebound a key yourself, your binding is unchanged.
Cheat sheets:
Showing 358 of 358 default keybinds
General
Vehicles - Seats and Operator Modes
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Exit SeatEmergency exit from the seat. | Left ShiftU | Tap |
| Eject | Right AltY | Tap |
| Look behind | , | Hold |
| Toggle Mining Operator ModeMining Mode Toggle | M | Tap |
| Toggle Salvage Operator ModeActivate salvage mode when seated. | M | Tap |
| Toggle Refuel Operator Mode | M | Tap |
| Toggle Scanning Operator ModeScanning Mode Toggle | V | Tap |
| Next Operator Mode | Middle Click | Tap |
| Light Amplification Toggle | Right AltL | Tap |
Vehicles - Multi Function Displays (MFDs)
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| MFD - Cycle Page - Forwards (Short Press) | Left AltE | Tap |
| MFD - Cycle Page - Backwards (Short Press) | Left AltQ | Tap |
Flight - Quantum Travel
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Engage Quantum Drive (Hold)Engages the quantum drive. | Left Click | Hold |
Flight - Docking
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Docking (Initiate)ui_CIToggleLandingSystem_DockDesc | Right AltN | Tap |
| Toggle Docking CameraToggles the docking camera. | 0 | Hold |
Turret Movement
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch | Mouse Y | |
| Yaw | Mouse X | |
| Toggle Turret Mouse Movement (VJoy, FPS style)Enables / Disables relative mouse mode for turrets | Q | Tap or hold |
| Turret Mouse Mode - Cycle Modes | Q | Tap |
| Exit Remote Turret | Y | |
| Turret Gyro Stabilization (Toggle) | E | Tap |
| Next Remote Turret | D | Tap |
| Previous Remote Turret | A | Tap |
Turret Advanced
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Recenter Turret (Hold) | C | Hold |
| Turret - Speed Limiter (rel) | Left AltMouse Wheel | |
| Change Turret Position | S | Tap |
Lights
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Headlights (Toggle) | L | Tap |
E.V.A. - Zero-G Traversal
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Launch from Surface | Space | Hold |
| Detach from Surface | Y | Tap |
| Roll Left | Q | Tap |
| Roll Right | E | Tap |
Flight
Vehicles - Cockpit
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Self Destruct | Backspace | Hold |
| Flight / Systems Ready | Right AltR | Tap |
| Port Lock Toggle AllToggle Open/Close Ports | Right AltK | Tap |
Vehicles - View
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Look left / right | Mouse X | |
| Look up / down | Mouse Y | |
| Cycle camera view | F4 | Tap |
| Zoom in (3rd person view) | Wheel Up | |
| Zoom out (3rd person view) | Wheel Down | |
| Freelook (Hold) | Z | Hold |
| Precision Targeting - Toggle On / Off | Right Click | Tap |
| Precision Targeting - Maximum Zoom (hold) | Right Click | Hold |
| Precision Targeting - Toggle Camera Tracking | Right AltRight Click | Tap |
Flight - Movement
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch up | Down Arrow | |
| Pitch down | Up Arrow | |
| Pitch | Mouse Y | |
| Yaw left | Left Arrow | |
| Yaw right | Right Arrow | |
| Yaw | Mouse X | |
| Roll left | Q | |
| Roll right | E | |
| Strafe up (abs.) | Space | |
| Strafe down (abs.) | Left Ctrl | |
| Strafe left (abs.) | A | |
| Strafe right (abs.) | D | |
| Throttle - Increase | W | |
| Throttle - Decrease | S | |
| Throttle - Cruise Mode - Toggle | Left AltC | |
| Throttle - Trim - Release (Long Press) | X | Hold |
| Throttle - Trim - Release (Short Press) | X | Tap |
| Enable / Disable decoupled modeSwitch between coupled or decoupled mode | C | Tap |
| Boost | Left Shift | |
| Speed Limiter - Step Up (tap) | Left AltWheel Up | Tap |
| Speed Limiter - Step Down (tap) | Left AltWheel Down | Tap |
| Acceleration Limiter - Step Up (tap) | Right AltWheel Up | Tap |
| Acceleration Limiter - Step Down (tap) | Right AltWheel Down | Tap |
| Spacebrake | X | |
| Lock Pitch / Yaw Movement (Toggle / Hold)While active no rotational inputs are allowed to your ship. This is useful for arresting movement when you lost control using a mouse. | Right Shift | Tap or hold |
| Landing System (Toggle) | N | Tap |
| Toggle VTOLEnable / Disable Vertical Take-Off and Landing | K | Tap |
| Cycle ConfigurationCycle between the vehicle's expanded and retracted configurations. | Left AltK | Tap |
| AutolandActivate Autoland | N | Hold |
| Request LandingContacts ATC and other landing services. | Left AltN | Tap |
| Request Cargo Loading | Right AltN | Tap |
| Cycle Master Mode (Long Press) | B | Hold |
| Jump Drive - Request Jump | Left Click | Tap |
| Reset Flight AccelerometerResets the max endured Gs for the accelerometer. | Right AltC | Tap |
Vehicles - Targeting
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Targeting - Toggle On/Off (Long Press) | T | Hold |
| Pin Index 1 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target | 1 | Tap |
| Pin Index 2 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target | 2 | Tap |
| Pin Index 3 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target | 3 | Tap |
| Pin Index 1 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target | Left Alt1 | Tap |
| Pin Index 2 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target | Left Alt2 | Tap |
| Pin Index 3 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target | Left Alt3 | Tap |
| Remove All Pinned Targets | 0 | Tap |
| Unlock Current Target | Left AltT | Tap |
| Enable / Disable Look AheadEnables and disables Look Ahead Mode | Left AltL | Tap or hold |
Vehicles - Target Cycling
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Lock - In View - Forward | T | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - In View - Under Reticle | T | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Attackers - Forward | 4 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Attackers - Reset to Closest | 4 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Forward | 5 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Reset to Closest | 5 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Friendlies - Forward | 6 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Friendlies - Reset to Closest | 6 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - All - Forward | 7 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - All - Reset to Closest | 7 | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Sub-Target - Forward | R | Tap |
| Cycle Lock - Sub-Target - Reset to Main Target | Left AltR | Tap |
Flight - Target Hailing
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Hail TargetHailTarget | 9 | Tap |
Flight - Radar
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Activate Ping (Hold & Release)Activates the Ping Wave | Tab | Hold |
Vehicles - Scanning
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Activate ScanningActivates the Scanning | Left Click | Hold |
| Increase Scanning AngleIncrease the angle of the Scanning Cone | Wheel Up | Tap |
| Decrease Scanning AngleDecrease the angle of the Scanning Cone | Wheel Down | Tap |
Vehicles - Mining
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Mining Laser (Toggle) | Left Click | Tap or hold |
| Switch Mining Laser (Toggle) | Left AltLeft Click | Tap |
| Increase Mining Laser Power | Mouse Wheel | Tap |
| Activate Mining Module (Slot 1)Activate a Mining Module | Left Alt1 | Tap |
| Activate Mining Module (Slot 2)Activate a Mining Module | Left Alt2 | Tap |
| Activate Mining Module (Slot 3)Activate a Mining Module | Left Alt3 | Tap |
| Toggle Laser Beam (High / low)Activate a Mining Module | Left Alt4 | Tap |
| Jettison Cargo | Left AltJ | Tap |
Vehicles - Salvage
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Beam Vehicle- Increase DistanceIncreases the target distance for an object controlled with the Vehicle Tractor Beam. | Wheel Up | Tap |
| Tractor Beam Vehicle - Decrease DistanceDecreases the target distance for an object controlled with the Vehicle Tractor Beam. | Wheel Down | Tap |
| Toggle Fire FocusedToggle firing the Focused salvage tools | Left Click | Tap or hold |
| Toggle Fire LeftToggle firing the Left salvage tool | Right AltA | Tap or hold |
| Toggle Fire RightToggle firing the Right salvage tool | Right AltD | Tap or hold |
| Toggle Fire FractureToggle firing the Fracturing tool | Right AltW | Tap or hold |
| Toggle Fire DisintegrateToggle firing the Disintegration tool | Right AltS | Tap or hold |
| Salvage Mode Gimbal (Toggle)Toggle between gimbled and fixed salvage targeting modes. | G | Tap |
| Salvage Mode Gimbal Reset | Left AltG | |
| Relative Beam SpacingAdjust the relative spacing between the Vulture's two salvage heads. | Mouse Wheel | |
| Salvage Beam Axis (Toggle)Set the orientation axis of the salvage beam to vertical or horizontal. | Left AltRight Click | |
| Cycle Focused Salvage ModifiersCycle through available modifiers on the Focused salvage head(s) | Right Click | |
| Focus all salvage heads | Left AltS | |
| Focus left salvage head | Left AltA | |
| Focus right salvage head | Left AltD | |
| Focus Fracture tool | Left AltW |
Vehicles - Weapons
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Gimbal State - Toggle Locked / Unlocked | G | Tap |
| Aim Mode - Cycle | Right AltG | Tap |
| Weapon Preset - Fire | Left Click | |
| Weapon Presets - Next | Wheel Down | Tap |
| Weapon Presets - Previous | Wheel Up | Tap |
Vehicles - Missiles
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Missiles (Tap) | Left Click | Tap |
| Cycle Next Missile Type | Wheel Down | Tap |
| Cycle Previous Missile Type | Wheel Up | Tap |
| Increase Number of Armed Missiles | G | Tap |
| Reset Number of Armed Missiles | Left AltG | Tap |
| Bombs - Toggle Desired Impact Point (Tap) | Left AltB | Tap |
Vehicles - Shields and Countermeasures
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Decoy - Launch Burst (tap), Set and Launch Burst (hold)Launches a decoy countermeasure. | H | |
| Decoy - Increase Burst Size (tap)Increases the burst size by one. | Right AltH | Tap |
| Decoy - Decrease Burst Size (tap)Decreases the burst size by one. | Left AltH | Tap |
| Noise - Deploy (Tap)Deploys a noise countermeasure. | J | Tap |
Flight - Power
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Power - All | U | Tap |
| Toggle Power - Thrusters | I | Tap |
| Toggle Power - Shields | O | Tap |
| Toggle Power - Weapons | P | Tap |
| Decrease Throttle | F9 | |
| Decrease Throttle to Min | F9 | Double-tap |
| Increase Throttle | F10 | |
| Increase Throttle to Max | F10 | Double-tap |
| Engines - Increase (Tap) | F6 | Tap |
| Engines - Decrease (Tap) | Left AltF6 | Tap |
| Engines - Set to Max (Hold) | F6 | |
| Engines - Set to Min (Hold) | Left AltF6 | |
| Shields - Increase (Tap) | F7 | Tap |
| Shields - Decrease (Tap) | Left AltF7 | Tap |
| Shields - Set to Max (Hold) | F7 | |
| Shields - Set to Min (Hold) | Left AltF7 | |
| Weapons - Increase (Tap) | F5 | Tap |
| Weapons - Decrease (Tap) | Left AltF5 | Tap |
| Weapons - Set to Max (Hold) | F5 | |
| Weapons - Set to Min (Hold) | Left AltF5 | |
| Reset Assignments | F8 | Tap |
Flight - HUD
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| mobiGlas (Toggle) | F1 | Tap |
| Scoreboard | F1 | |
| Map | F2 | Tap |
| Wipe Helmet VisorQuickly wipe your helmet visor to improve visibility | Left AltX | Tap |
On Foot
On Foot - All
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Move Left | A | Hold |
| Move Right | D | Hold |
| Move Forward | W | Hold |
| Move Backwards | S | Hold |
| Jump | Space | Tap |
| Jump Thrusters - Activate (hold) | Space | |
| Jump Thrusters - Release | Space | |
| Crouch | C | Hold |
| Prone | Left Ctrl | Tap |
| Sprint | Left Shift | Hold |
| Lean Left | Q | Hold |
| Lean Right | E | Hold |
| Climb Ledges | Space | Hold |
| Firearm - Attack | Left Click | |
| Tool - Secondary Fire | Right Click | |
| Melee - Attack Light Left | Left Click | Tap |
| Melee - Attack Light Right | Right Click | Tap |
| Melee - Attack Heavy Left (Hold) | Left Click | Hold |
| Melee - Attack Heavy Right (Hold) | Right Click | Hold |
| Melee - Block (Hold) | Left + Right Click | Hold |
| Medical Pen - Inject Other | Right Click | Tap |
| Dodge left | A | Double-tap |
| Dodge Right | D | Double-tap |
| Dodge Back | S | Double-tap |
| Melee - Attack (Ranged Weapon + Takedowns) | Middle Click | Hold |
| Throw - Overarm & Two-Handed | Left Click | Hold |
| Throw - Underarm | Right Click | Hold |
| Aim Down Sight | Right Click | |
| Interact With Scope (ADS) | Left Shift | Tap |
| Weapon Stance (Toggle) | Left AltR | Tap |
| Select Primary Weapon | 1 | Tap |
| Select Secondary Weapon | 2 | Tap |
| Select Sidearm | 3 | Tap |
| Select Melee | V | Tap |
| Select Gadget | 5 | Tap |
| Unarmed Combat | 6 | Tap |
| Reload | R | Tap |
| Reload Secondary Fire | Left AltB | Tap |
| Repool Ammunition | Left Alt1 | Tap |
| Holster Weapon | R | Hold |
| Customize Weapon | J | Tap |
| Hold Breath (ADS) | Left Shift | Hold |
| FPS Underbarrel Attachment Actionui_CIFPSAuxiliaryWeaponActionDesc | U | Tap |
| Change Fire Mode | B | Tap |
| Weapon Zeroing DecreaseAdjust the weapon scope to accommodate a closer target distance into sighting. | Page Down | Tap |
| Weapon Zeroing Increase / AutoAdjust the weapon scope to accommodate a farther target distance into sighting. | Page Up | Tap |
| Default Movement Speed Increase | Wheel Up | Tap |
| Default Movement Speed Decrease | Wheel Down | Tap |
| Request Rescue (while Incapacitated) | M | Long hold |
| Flashlight (Toggle) | T | Tap |
| Toggle Equip Helmet | Right AltH | Tap |
| Helmet (Equip)Toggle Equip Helmet | Left AltH | Tap |
| Wipe Helmet VisorQuickly wipe your helmet visor to improve visibility | Left AltX | Tap |
| Third Person View (Toggle) | F4 | Tap |
| Free View Camera (Hold)Holding allows free view camera in third person | Z | Hold |
| Zoom Out | Wheel Down | Tap |
| Zoom In | Wheel Up | Tap |
| mobiGlas (Toggle) | F1 | Tap |
| Scoreboard | F1 | |
| Port Modification Interact | Left Click | Tap |
| Map | F2 | Tap |
| Force Re-spawn (E.V.A. / On Foot) | Backspace | Hold |
| Roll Left (while Prone) | Q | Double-tap |
| Roll Right (while Prone) | E | Double-tap |
| Tractor Beam - Increase DistanceIncreases the target distance for an object controlled with the Tractor Beam. | Wheel Up | Tap |
| Tractor Beam - Decrease DistanceDecreases the target distance for an object controlled with the Tractor Beam. | Wheel Down | Tap |
| Regen (while Incapacitated) | Backspace | Long hold |
Social - Emotes
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Forward | Numpad 5 | Tap |
| Left | Numpad 1 | Tap |
| Right | Numpad 3 | Tap |
| Stop | Numpad 2 | Tap |
| Yes | Numpad 4 | Tap |
| No | Numpad 6 | Tap |
E.V.A.
E.V.A - All
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| View Left/Right | Mouse X | |
| View Up/Down | Mouse Y | |
| Roll Left | Q | Hold |
| Roll Right | E | Hold |
| Strafe Up | Space | Hold |
| Strafe Down | Left Ctrl | Hold |
| Strafe Left | A | Hold |
| Strafe Right | D | Hold |
| Strafe Forward | W | Hold |
| Strafe Backward | S | Hold |
| Brake | X | Hold |
| Boost | Left Shift | Hold |
| Freelook (Hold) | Z | Hold |
Vehicle
Ground Vehicle - General
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Horn | Space | |
| Cycle camera view | F4 | Tap |
| Zoom in (3rd person view) | Wheel Up | |
| Zoom out (3rd person view) | Wheel Down | |
| Look left / right | Mouse X | |
| Look up / down | Mouse Y | |
| Freelook (Hold) | Z | Hold |
| mobiGlas (Toggle) | F1 | Tap |
| Flight / Systems Ready | Right AltR | Tap |
| Port Lock Toggle AllToggle Open/Close Ports | Right AltK | Tap |
| Map | F2 | Tap |
| Wipe Helmet VisorQuickly wipe your helmet visor to improve visibility | Left AltX | Tap |
Ground Vehicle - Movement
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Forward | W | |
| Drive Backward | S | |
| Turn Left | A | |
| Turn Right | D | |
| Brake | X | Hold |
| Boost | Left Shift | |
| Lock Pitch / Yaw Movement (Toggle / Hold)While active no rotational inputs are allowed to your ship. This is useful for arresting movement when you lost control using a mouse. | Right Shift | Tap or hold |
| Toggle Auto Braking On Idle | C | Tap |
Electronic Access - Spectator
Electronic Access - Spectator
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Spectator Camera Target (Next) | Right Click | Tap |
| Spectator Camera Target (Previous) | Left Click | Tap |
| Spectator Camera Lock Target | 1 | Tap |
| Spectator Camera Zoom | Mouse Wheel | |
| Spectator Camera Zoom In | Wheel Up | |
| Spectator Camera Zoom Out | Wheel Down | |
| Spectator Camera Rotate Yaw | Mouse X | |
| Spectator Camera Rotate Pitch | Mouse Y | |
| Spectator Camera HUD (Toggle) | B | Tap |
| Spectator Camera Mode (Next) | F4 | Tap |
Social - General
Social - General
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Re-spawn | F | |
| Exit seat | Y | |
| Notifications - Accept Prompt | [ | Tap |
| Notifications - Decline Prompt | ] | Tap |
| CommLink App (Toggle) | F11 | Tap |
| Chat Window (Toggle) | F12 | Tap |
| Cycle Chat LobbyPress to cycle through subscribed lobbies in chat | Tab | Tap |
Social - Invites
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Accept Invite | [ | |
| Reject Invite | ] | Tap |
| Ignore Invite (hold)Ignore Invite | ] | Hold |
VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking
VOIP, FOIP and Head Tracking
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| [Experimental] VR - Toggle On / OffEnables/disables VR gameplay | Numpad / | Tap |
| [Experimental] VR - Recenter DeviceRecenters the VR headset | Numpad 5 | Tap |
| [Experimental] VR - Toggle Theater ModeEnables / Disables Theater Mode | Left AltNumpad 5 | Tap |
| Enable Head Tracking (Toggle)Switches head tracking on / off (Toggle) | Numpad / | Tap |
| Recenter Head Tracking Device (except TrackIR)Recenters head tracking device inputs. | Numpad 5 | Tap |
| VOIP Push To Talk | Numpad + | Hold |
| VOIP Push To Talk (Proximity only) | Left AltNumpad + | Hold |
| FOIP Selfie Cam | Numpad - | Hold |
| FOIP Recalibrate | Numpad * | Tap |
| Cycle through audio channels | Numpad . | Tap |
Quick Keys, Interactions, and Inner Thought
Quick Keys, Interactions, and Inner Thought
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Interaction Mode | F | |
| Activate Inner ThoughtActivate Interaction | Right Click | |
| Activate Inner ThoughtActivate Interaction | Left Click | |
| Focus | Middle Click | Tap |
| Interaction Mode Zoom In | Wheel Up | Tap |
| Interaction Mode Zoom Out | Wheel Down | Tap |
| MFD Left | A | Tap |
| MFD Right | D | Tap |
| MFD Up | W | Tap |
| MFD Down | S | Tap |
| Personal Inner Thought (PIT)Personal Inner Thought | Left AltF | Tap |
| Inventory Orbit Camera Mode | Right Click | Hold |
| Exit | Numpad 0 | Tap |
| Toggle Inventory (short press) | I | Tap |
| Toogle Loot Screen (hold) | I | Hold |
| Toggle Looting View | Tab | Tap |
| Looting - Toggle Weapon Attachments | Q | Tap |
| Mining Mode Actions - PIT Category | Left AltM | Tap |
| Weapon Select Radial Menu | 1 | |
| Weapon Select Radial MenuSecondary weapon. | 2 | |
| Weapon Select Radial MenuSidearm. | 3 | |
| Throwable Select Radial Menu | G | |
| Consumable Select Radial Menu | 4 |
Camera
Camera - Advanced Camera Controls
| Action | Default key | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Camera Controls Modifier (Hold) | F4 | |
| Advanced Camera Controls Modifier (Hold) | Z | |
| Save View 1 | Numpad 1 | Hold |
| Save View 2 | Numpad 2 | Hold |
| Save View 3 | Numpad 3 | Hold |
| Save View 4 | Numpad 4 | Hold |
| Save View 5 | Numpad 5 | Hold |
| Save View 6 | Numpad 6 | Hold |
| Save View 7 | Numpad 7 | Hold |
| Save View 8 | Numpad 8 | Hold |
| Save View 9 | Numpad 9 | Hold |
| Load View 1 | Numpad 1 | Tap |
| Load View 2 | Numpad 2 | Tap |
| Load View 3 | Numpad 3 | Tap |
| Load View 4 | Numpad 4 | Tap |
| Load View 5 | Numpad 5 | Tap |
| Load View 6 | Numpad 6 | Tap |
| Load View 7 | Numpad 7 | Tap |
| Load View 8 | Numpad 8 | Tap |
| Load View 9 | Numpad 9 | Tap |
| Clear Saved View | Numpad 0 | Hold |
| X Offset Positive | Right Arrow | |
| X Offset Negative | 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 Controls (Highlights)
Basic Flight
- W / S — Increase / decrease throttle
- A / D — Strafe left / right
- Space — Strafe up
- Left Ctrl — Strafe down
- Q / E — Roll left / right
- Mouse — Pitch and yaw
- Left Shift — Boost (afterburner)
- X — Spacebrake
- C — Switch between coupled and decoupled flight
Ship Systems
- Right Alt + R — Flight / systems ready (powers the ship up and down)
- N — Landing system (toggle gear); N (hold) — autoland; Left Alt + N — request landing
- B (hold) — Cycle master mode (SCM / NAV). In NAV mode, hold Left Mouse to spool and engage the quantum drive
- F4 — Cycle camera view
- U / I / O / P — Toggle power: all / thrusters / shields / weapons
- L — Headlights
- J — Deploy noise countermeasure; H — launch decoy
- M — Toggle mining / salvage / refuel operator mode (on equipped ships); V — scanning mode
- Y — Exit seat; Left Shift + U — emergency exit; Right Alt + Y — eject
Targeting
- T — Cycle lock on targets in view / under the reticle; T (hold) — toggle auto-targeting
- 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 — Cycle attackers / hostiles / friendlies / all targets
- 1 / 2 / 3 — Lock or unlock pinned target 1 / 2 / 3; Left Alt + 1 / 2 / 3 pins the selected target
- R — Cycle sub-target; Left Alt + R — reset to main target
- Left Alt + T — Unlock current target
- Tab (hold, release) — Radar ping
Customizing Your Controls
- Open Options → Keybindings from the main menu or ESC menu in-game.
- Use the search bar to find the action you want to rebind.
- Click the current binding and press your desired key.
- Export your profile immediately after changes — patch updates can reset bindings to default.
Tip: If you use a HOTAS or dual-joystick setup, Star Citizen has native support via the same Keybindings screen. Create a separate profile for joystick vs. KBM and switch between them for different activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want your whole first month laid out day by day? Our sister site DayOneCitizen.com is a complete new player guide that walks you through it in order.
Want the keys shown in context? DayOneCitizen walks through the inventory controls and the quantum travel keys step by step.