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

Boost – Removed in Alpha 3.5

Afterburner – LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Space Break – X

Respawn – X (Arena Commander)

Decoupled Mode Toggle – V

Cycle IFCS Flight Mode – Removed in 3.5

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

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

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

Cycle IFCS Flight Mode – Removed in 3.5

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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