Star Citizen PC Controls & Key Bindings Guide

Keyboard Controls & Shortcuts

These are the default key bindings for the game Star Citizen. Make sure to bookmark this page so you can easily refer to it!

 

 

Hotkeys

• VTOL Mode Toggle: K

 

• Landing Gear Toggle: N

 

• Increase / Decrease Accelerator: RIGHT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

 

• Spacebreak / Stop Ship: X

 

• Turret ESP Curves and Dampening settings: In game settings

 

• Turret ESP Toggle: E

 

• Toggle Turret Mouse Movement (VJoy, FPS Style): Q

 

• Recenter Turret: C (HOLD)

 

• Turret Gyro Stabilization Toggle: G

 

• Turret Speed Limiter Toggle: LEFT SHIFT

 

• Speed Limiter Relative: SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

 

• Velocity Limiter Increase (Relative): W

 

• Velocity Limiter Decrease (Relative): S

 

• Cycle Fire Mode (Staggered, Combined): V

 

• Exit Remote Turret: Y

 

• 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 Selected Target: No Default Keybind

 

• Remove All Pinned Targets: 0

 

• Lock Selected Target: No Default Keybind

 

• Unlocked Locked Target: LEFT ALT + T

 

• Enable / Disable Look Ahead: LEFT ALT + L

 

• Cycle Selection – Forward: R

 

• Cycle Selection – Reset to auto: LEFT ALT + R

 

• Cycle Lock – In View Forward: T

 

• Cycle Lock – In View Under Reticle: T

 

• Cycle Lock – Attackers Forward: 4

 

• Cycle Lock – Attackers – Reset to Closest: LEFT ALT + 4

 

• Cycle Lock – Hostiles Back: 5

 

• Cycle Lock – Hostiles – Reset to Closest: LEFT ALT + 5

 

• Cycle Lock – Friendlies Forward: 6

 

• Cycle Lock – Friendlies: LEFT ALT + 6

 

• Cycle Lock – All – Forward: 7

 

• Cycle Lock – All – Reset to Closest: LEFT ALT + 7

 

• Cycle Lock – Sub-target Forward: 8

 

• Sub-Target Reset To Main: LEFT ALT + 8

 

• FOIP & VOIP need to be enabled in the menu and Mobiglas Chat (see below)

 

• Quick Camera Calibrate: * (Numpad)

 

• Selfie: – (Minus Numpad)

 

• FOIP Head Tracking Toggle: / (Numpad)

 

• Cycle Through Audio Channels: . (Numpad)

 

• FOIP Push To Talk: + (Numpad)

 

• FOIP Push To talk (Proximity Only): LEFT ALT + + (Numpad)

 

• In Mobiglas you can turn the Camera and VOIP on or off as well as adjust the volume of each.

 

• Flight / Systems Ready Toggle: R

 

• Exit Seat: Y

 

• Emergency Exit Seat: U + Left Shift

 

• Open / Close Doors Toggle: No Default Keybind

 

• Lock / Unlock Doors Toggle: No Default Keybind

 

• Look Behind: No Default Key Binding

 

• Weapons Systems Power Toggle: P

 

• Shield Systems Power Toggle: O

 

• Toggle Power Thrusters: I

 

• Power Toggle (All): U

 

• 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)

 

• Pause / Options: ESC

 

• Mobiglas: F1

 

• Cycle Camera (1st person view 3rd person view): F4

 

• Contacts List: F11

 

• Chat: F12

 

• Console: ~ (TILDE)

 

• Activate Chat: Enter (After F12)

 

• Dynamic Zoom In/Out: F4 (HOLD) + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

 

• Wipe Visor (On Foot or Seated): LEFT ALT + X

 

• Open Personal Inventory: I

 

• Interaction Mode: F

 

• PIT Wheel Menu: F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Drop Item: No Default Keybind

 

• Interaction Mode Zoom In: F + MOUSE WHEEL UP

 

• Interaction Mode Zoom Out: F + MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

 

• Exit: Numpad 0

 

• Mining Mode: M

 

• Fire Mining Laser: Mouse Button One

 

• Switch Mining Laser: Mouse Button Two

 

• Increase Mining Laser Power: Mouse Wheel Up

 

• Decrease Mining Laser Power: Mouse Wheel Down

 

• Cycle Mining Laser Gimbal: G

 

• Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 1): LEFT ALT + 1

 

• Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 2): LEFT ALT + 2

 

• Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 3): LEFT ALT + 3

 

• Jettison Cargo: LEFT ALT + J

 

• Equip Multitool: 4

 

• Fire Mining Laser: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Increase Mining Laser Power: MOUSE WHEEL UP

 

• Decrease Mining Laser Power: MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

 

• Activate Scanning Mode: TAB

 

• Activate Scanning: Mouse Button One

 

• Scanning Ping: Mouse Button Two

 

• Increase Scanning Zone: SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL UP

 

• Decrease Scanning Zone: SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

 

• Cycle Camera (1st person view 3rd person view): F4

 

• Interact Mode (Inner thought / Inspect): F (HOLD)

 

• PIT (Personal Inner Thought) Wheel: F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Open Personal Inventory: I

 

• Freelook Active: Z (3rd person only)

 

• Mobiglas (Scoreboard): F1

 

• Map: F2

 

• Force Respawn / Suicide: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

 

• Wield Sidearm: 1 (Number 1 on the keyboard)

 

• Wield Primary Weapon: 2 (Number 2 on the keyboard)

 

• Wield Secondary Weapon: 3 (Number 3 on the keyboard)

 

• Customize Weapon: J

 

• Use Special Item / knife (after you have purchased and equipped one): 4 (Number 4 on the keyboard)

 

• Use Special Item #2 (after you have purchased and equipped one): 5 (Number 5 on the keyboard)

 

• Select Contract Item: 6 (Number 6 on the keyboard)

 

• Throw Item (Grenade): G

 

• Throw Box: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD) – Updated in Alpha 3.11!

 

• Heal With Medpen: C

 

• Refill Oxygen: B

 

• Sprint: LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

 

• Hold Breath (Aiming down sites): LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

 

• Change Weapon Fire Mode: V

 

• Turn on Suit Light / Flashlight: T

 

• Reload: R

 

• Holster Weapon: R (HOLD)

 

• FPS Underbarrel Attachment Action: U

 

• Walk / Jog: Scroll Mouse wheel

 

• Crouch: LEFT CTRL

 

• Prone: X

 

• Roll Left (While Prone): A (Double Tap)

 

• Roll Right (While Prone): D (Double Tap)

 

• Jump: SPACEBAR

 

• Lean Left: Q

 

• Lean Right: E

 

• Melee Attack: Mouse Button 3

 

• Flashlight (Torch / Light): T

 

• Pull Out Fists: 0 (On keyboard)

 

• Wield Knife: 5 (On Keyboard)

 

• Left Jab: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Right Jab: RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Left Heavy Attack: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

 

• Right Heavy Attack: RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

 

• Attack Combos: Varying attack combinations

 

• Takedown: MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

 

• Block: RIGHT + LEFT MOUSE BUTTONS (HOLD)

 

• Dodge Left: DOUBLE TAP A

 

• Dodge Right: DOUBLE TAP D

 

• Dodge Back: DOUBLE TAP S

 

• /left: Keypad 1

 

• /stop: Keypad 2

 

• /right: Keypad 3

 

• /yes: Keypad 4

 

• /forward: Keypad 5

 

• /no: Keypad 6

 

• Boost: LEFT SHIFT

 

• Strafe Up: SPACEBAR

 

• Strafe Down: CTRL

 

• Roll Left: Q

 

• Roll Right: E

 

• Strafe Left: A

 

• Strafe Right: D

 

• Freelook: Z

 

• Brake: X

 

• Mobiglas / Scoreboard: F1

 

• MFD Screen Up (when in free look): W

 

• Hud Screen Right (when in free look): D

 

• Hud Left Option (when in free look): A

 

• Hud Down Option (when in free look): S

 

• Quantum Travel Drive: B

 

• Quantum Travel / Jump: B (HOLD) – Calibrate Destination First and Spool Drive

 

• Camera Mode: F4

 

• Camera Zoom in 3rd Person: Hold F4 and Scroll Mouse Wheel

 

• Freelook Toggle: Z

 

• Freelook: Z (HOLD)

 

• Ship Self Destruct: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

 

• Scan Mode: TAB

 

• Activate Scanning: Mouse Button One

 

• Scanning Ping: Mouse Button Two

 

• Throttle Up: W

 

• Throttle Down: S

 

• Strafe Left: A

 

• Strafe Right: D

 

• Strafe Up: SPACEBAR

 

• Strafe Down: LEFT CTRL

 

• Roll Left: Q

 

• Roll Right: E

 

• Launch Flare: H – New in 3.11

 

• Launch Chaff: J – New in 3.11

 

• Missile Lock: CLICK MOUSE BUTTON 3

 

• Fire Missile: HOLD MOUSE BUTTON 3

 

• Unlock Missile: No Default Key Binding

 

• Cycle Gimbal Assist / Standard Gimbal / Gimbal Lock modes – Cycle Modes: G

 

• Afterburner: LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

 

• Space Break: X

 

• Respawn: X (Arena Commander)

 

• Decoupled Mode Toggle: V

 

• Landing Mode Toggle: N

 

• Automatic Landing: N (HOLD)

 

• Request Landing Permission: Use the ship console [Menu -> Comms] or Mobiglas

 

• Match Target Velocity Toggle: No Default Key Bind

 

• Cycle Radar Range: Use the Ship’s Radar or bind a key

 

• Toggle Lights: L

 

• Exit Pilot Seat: Y

 

• Cycle Toggle: No Default Key Bind

 

• Eject: Y (HOLD)

 

• Rear View Camera: Z

 

• Mining Mode: M

 

• Cruise Control: C

 

• Speed Limiter Toggle: No Default Key Binding

 

• Hail Target: 9

 

• VTOL Mode Toggle: K

 

• Dynamic Zoom In / Out Toggle / Look Ahead: No Default Key Bind

 

• Dynamic Zoom In / Out: LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

 

• Systems Ready: R

 

• Open / Close Doors: K

 

• Lock / Unlock Doors: L

 

• Horn: SPACEBAR

 

• Break: X

 

• Drive Forward: W

 

• Drive Backward: S

 

• Turn Left: A

 

• Turn Right: D

 

• Roll Right: E

 

• Roll Left: Q

 

• Primary Fire: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Secondary Fire: RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

 

• Dynamic Zoom In / Out: LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

 

• Vehicle Light: T

 

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