What are the default controls for Counter-Strike: Source?

Counter-Strike: Source, a shooter game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Counter-Strike: Source controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Counter-Strike: Source's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Counter-Strike: Source controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Counter-Strike: Source resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Counter-Strike: Source or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Counter-Strike: Source Keyboard controls

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Counter-Strike: Source is Valve's 2004 rebuild of the classic team shooter on the Source engine. These are the stock binds from the game's own default config: movement, weapon slots, the buy menu, the three radio menus, and chat.

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42 shortcuts

Combat/Weapons 12

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Secondary Fire / Zoom	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Primary Weapon	`1`
Secondary Weapon (Pistol)	`2`
Last Weapon Used	`Q`
Knife	`3`
Grenades	`4`
Bomb / C4	`5`
Drop Weapon	`G`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Duck / Crouch	`Ctrl`
Use / Interact	`E`
Walk (Slow / Silent)	`Shift`

UI/Misc 7

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard	`Tab`
Choose Team	`M`
Cancel Menu Selection	`Esc`
Developer Console	`
Screenshot	`F5`
Map Briefing	`I`
Quit Game (prompt)	`F10`

Buy Menu 6

Action	Shortcut
Buy Menu	`B`
Autobuy	`F1`
Rebuy	`F2`
Buy Equipment Menu	`O`
Buy Primary Ammo	`,`
Buy Secondary Ammo	`.`

Communication 6

Action	Shortcut
Voice Chat (hold)	`K`
All Chat Message	`Y`
Team Chat Message	`U`
Radio Commands	`Z`
Group Radio Commands	`X`
Radio Responses / Reports	`C`

Equipment 3

Action	Shortcut
Flashlight	`F`
Night Vision	`N`
Spray Logo	`T`

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42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Counter-Strike: Source's control settings.

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Counter-Strike: Source controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Counter-Strike: Source?: Counter-Strike: Source, a shooter game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Counter-Strike: Source controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Counter-Strike: Source's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Counter-Strike: Source controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Counter-Strike: Source resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Counter-Strike: Source or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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