What are the default controls for Insurgency?

Insurgency, a shooter game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Insurgency controls?

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

Which platforms do these Insurgency controls cover?

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

Is this an official Insurgency resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Insurgency or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Insurgency Keyboard controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Insurgency (2014), New World Interactive's Source-engine tactical shooter. Covers movement, stance and leaning, weapon handling, squad communication and the menus, taken from the game's shipped default bindings file.

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Layout

35 shortcuts

Combat/Weapons 11

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Down Sights (toggle)	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Change Fire Mode	`X`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Weapon Slot 1	`1`
Weapon Slot 2	`2`
Weapon Slot 3	`3`
Weapon Slot 4	`4`
Weapon Slot 5	`5`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Toggle Walk	`Alt`

Misc 7

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard (hold)	`Tab`
Cancel / Main Menu	`Esc`
Tactical Map (hold)	`N`
Change Squad	`,`
Change Team	`.`
Developer Console	`
Screenshot	`F5`

Stance/Lean 4

Action	Shortcut
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`
Prone	`Z`

Communication 4

Action	Shortcut
Radial Command Menu	`C`
Push To Talk (hold)	`K`
All Chat	`Y`
Team Chat	`U`

Equipment 2

Action	Shortcut
Use / Pick Up Weapon	`F`
Change Loadout	`M`

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35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Insurgency's control settings.

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Insurgency controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Insurgency?: Insurgency, a shooter game, uses 35 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Insurgency controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Insurgency's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Insurgency controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Insurgency resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Insurgency or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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