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Keyboard and mouse reference: published Alpha 4.10.2 bindings, reviewed 14 November 2026. LIVE is now 4.10.3; this is not a verified export of that build or your profile. The current in-game binding wins. Where older guides disagree, the note says so.
Custom bindings stay in this browser and do not change the game. On small screens, swipe the table sideways.
59 controls
| Action | Reference binding | Context | My binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining modeMining | M | Use from a mining seat. The HUD should change before you fire. | |
| Laser on / offMining | Left click | Start low. Off is a perfectly respectable power setting. | |
| Laser powerMining | Mouse wheel | Watch the power readout. Older lists include Left Alt; the 4.10.2 reference uses the wheel. | |
| Switch mining laser / modeMining | Left Alt + Left click | 4.10.2 reference. RSI’s older walkthrough says right-click. Confirm the HUD shows fracture or extraction before firing. | |
| Mining modules 1 / 2 / 3Mining | Left Alt + 1 / 2 / 3 | Know what is fitted in each slot before triggering it. | |
| High / low laser beamMining | Left Alt + 4 | On supported equipment; check the selected beam in the HUD. | |
| Jettison mining cargoMining | Left Alt + J | This throws cargo away. Keep it well away from your casual shortcuts. | |
| Mining aim / gimbalMining | G — verify | Older mining references list G. Check the gimbal action in your current profile. | |
| Salvage modeSalvage | M | Use a salvage-capable seat. | |
| Fire selected salvage toolsSalvage | Left click | Check which tool is selected before starting. | |
| Change scraper attachmentSalvage | Right click | Cycle the selected head’s modifiers. | |
| Aim salvage headsSalvage | G | Toggle the salvage gimbal. | |
| Centre salvage headsSalvage | Left Alt + G | Bring the gimbal back to centre. | |
| Beam spacingSalvage | Mouse wheel | 4.10.2 reference; older lists show Left Alt plus the wheel. | |
| Horizontal / vertical beamsSalvage | Left Alt + Right click | Useful when the wreck is shaped like it lost an argument. | |
| Select left / right headSalvage | Left Alt + A / D | Choose the head you want to adjust. | |
| Select both headsSalvage | Left Alt + S | Returns focus to both scraping heads. | |
| Select fracture toolSalvage | Left Alt + W | Selects the tool; selection is not the same as firing it. | |
| Fire left / right headSalvage | Right Alt + A / D | Notice the RIGHT Alt key. Left Alt selects; Right Alt fires. | |
| Fire fracture toolSalvage | Right Alt + W | Clear people, wanted cargo and components from the target first. | |
| Fire disintegration toolSalvage | Right Alt + S | Processes fractured material. Check capacity before starting. | |
| Vehicle tractor distanceSalvage | Mouse wheel | When using a vehicle tractor beam, not a scraper. | |
| Refuelling modeRefuelling | M | From a suitable refuelling seat; use the ship’s fuel controls for transfer. | |
| Select tankerRefuelling | T | Have the intended tanker under your reticle. | |
| Request ship dockingRefuelling | Right Alt + N | Ship-to-ship docking. LEFT Alt + N is the landing-service shortcut. | |
| Open fuel servicesRefuelling | F1 → Landing Services | At a service location, or after the tanker connection is ready. | |
| Fuel flow / nozzleRefuelling | Refuelling console | Use the interface controls. There is no magic “fill everything” keyboard shortcut here. | |
| Scanner modeScanning | V | 4.10.2 reference. Changes the controls used by the mouse. | |
| Radar pingScanning | Hold then release Tab | A ping helps you look for contacts; it is not a full material scan. | |
| Scan selected contactScanning | Hold Left click | While in scanning mode. | |
| Scan cone widthScanning | Mouse wheel | Use the on-screen scan angle to see the adjustment. | |
| Flight / systems readyFlight | Right Alt + R | 4.10.2 reference. Older guides often say R alone. | |
| Landing requestFlight | Left Alt + N | Request take-off or landing from ATC. Wait for the assignment. | |
| Landing gearFlight | N | The roof is not a landing pad. | |
| Strafe upFlight | Space | Check clearance first. | |
| Strafe downFlight | Left Ctrl — verify | The 4.10.2 list says Left Ctrl; an older RSI landing guide says Right Ctrl. Test in open space. | |
| Pitch / yawFlight | Mouse movement | Small inputs make learning easier. | |
| RollFlight | Q / E | Gentle inputs while lining up. | |
| Space brakeFlight | X | Practise stopping before you meet the hangar wall. | |
| HeadlightsFlight | L | Useful on a dark approach. | |
| Camera viewFlight | F4 | Check the view, then return attention to flying. | |
| Free lookFlight | Z | Check whether your profile uses hold or toggle. | |
| Ship boostFlight | Left Shift | Useful when you mean it. Less useful inside a hangar. | |
| Speed limiterFlight | Left Alt + Mouse wheel | RSI’s landing reference. Watch the limiter indicator as you adjust. | |
| MoveOn foot | W / A / S / D | The classics. | |
| InteractOn foot | F | Use the prompt on the object or panel. | |
| JumpOn foot | Space | The lift shaft is not a shortcut. | |
| SprintOn foot | Left Shift | Save the sprint for somewhere with a floor. | |
| CrouchOn foot | Hold C — verify | 4.10.2 reference; older lists use Left Ctrl. | |
| ProneOn foot | Left Ctrl — verify | 4.10.2 reference. Check this if you use an older profile. | |
| Movement speedOn foot | Mouse wheel | Useful for walking instead of sprinting into everyone. | |
| TorchOn foot | T | On foot. The same key does something else in a ship. | |
| Wipe visorOn foot | Left Alt + X | Sometimes the problem really is the windscreen. | |
| Reload / holsterOn foot | Tap / hold R | Hold to put the weapon away before saying hello. | |
| mobiGlasInterface | F1 | Contracts, contacts and services. | |
| StarmapInterface | F2 | Plan the route before leaving. | |
| ContactsInterface | F11 | Open communications. | |
| Toggle chatInterface | F12 | Show or hide text chat. | |
| Text chatInterface | Enter | Open or send a text message. |
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Make the controls work for you
Open Options → Keybindings → Advanced Controls Customization and choose keyboard/mouse. Find the action, set your shortcut and deal with any conflict before you leave the menu.
For mining, put laser off and power somewhere easy. For salvage, keep selecting a tool separate from firing it. For refuelling, learn the difference between the left and right Alt docking shortcuts. “Close enough” is how you end up hailing a station instead of a tanker.
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