What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto V?

Grand Theft Auto V, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Grand Theft Auto V controls?

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

Does Grand Theft Auto V support a controller?

Yes — Grand Theft Auto V has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Grand Theft Auto V controls cover?

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

Is this an official Grand Theft Auto V resource?

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

Windows · 34 default keybinds

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Grand Theft Auto V Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Grand Theft Auto V (and GTA Online). This reference covers on-foot movement, combat and weapons, driving, the phone and interaction menu, camera, and in-game navigation as bound out of the box.

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34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grand Theft Auto V's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

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Combat/Weapons 8

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon / Melee Attack	`LMB`
Aim Weapon / Lock-On	`RMB`
Reload / Melee	`R`
Weapon Wheel (hold)	`Tab`
Special Ability	`CAPSLOCK`
Select Weapon Category (1-9)	`1`
Scroll Through Weapon Categories	`Wheel ↑`
Toggle Weapon Flashlight	`E`

Driving 8

Action	Shortcut
Accelerate / Brake-Reverse	`W`then`S`
Steer Left / Right	`A`then`D`
Handbrake	`Space`
Horn / Siren	`G`
Motorcycle Lean Forward	`Shift`
Motorcycle Lean Backward	`Ctrl`
Previous Custom Radio Track	`−`
Next Custom Radio Track	`=`

On Foot/Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move (forward / left / back / right)	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jog (tap) / Sprint (hold) / Swim	`Shift`
Jump / Climb / Vault / Dive	`Space`
Enter/Exit Cover	`Q`
Character Wheel (hold)	`Alt`
Stealth Mode (toggle)	`Ctrl`

Phone/Interaction 6

Action	Shortcut
Bring Up Phone	`UP`
Interaction Menu	`M`
Select (Phone)	`Enter`
Cancel / Put Away Phone	`Bksp`
Navigate Phone Screen	`Wheel ↑`
Phone Special Option / Contacts Dialpad	`Space`

Vehicles 5

Action	Shortcut
Enter/Exit Vehicle	`F`
Fire Drive-By Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Drive-By Weapon	`RMB`
Cycle Headlights / Lower-Raise Convertible Roof (hold)	`H`
Cycle Radio Stations	`.`

Camera 1

Action	Shortcut
Change Camera Modes	`V`

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Combat/Weapons 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Fire Weapon / Melee Attack	`RTR2R2ZR`
Aim Weapon / Lock-On	`LTL2L2ZL`
Reload / Melee	`B●BA`
Weapon Wheel (hold)	`LBL1L1L`
Special Ability	`LSL3L3LSRSR3R3RS`
Scroll Through Weapon Categories	`D-Pad →`

Driving 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Accelerate / Brake-Reverse	`RTR2R2ZR`then`LTL2L2ZL`
Steer Left / Right	`L-Stick`
Handbrake	`RBR1R1R`
Horn / Siren	`LSL3L3LS`
Motorcycle Lean Forward	`L-Stick`
Motorcycle Lean Backward	`L-Stick`

On Foot/Movement 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move (forward / left / back / right)	`L-Stick`
Jog (tap) / Sprint (hold) / Swim	`A✕AB`
Jump / Climb / Vault / Dive	`X■XY`
Enter/Exit Cover	`RBR1R1R`
Character Wheel (hold)	`D-Pad ↓`
Stealth Mode (toggle)	`LSL3L3LS`

Phone/Interaction 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Bring Up Phone	`D-Pad ↑`
Interaction Menu	`ViewShareView−`
Select (Phone)	`A✕AB`
Cancel / Put Away Phone	`B●BA`
Navigate Phone Screen	`L-Stick`
Phone Special Option / Contacts Dialpad	`X■XY`

Vehicles 5

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Enter/Exit Vehicle	`Y▲YX`
Fire Drive-By Weapon	`RTR2R2ZR`
Aim Drive-By Weapon	`LBL1L1L`
Cycle Headlights / Lower-Raise Convertible Roof (hold)	`D-Pad →`
Cycle Radio Stations	`D-Pad ←`

Camera 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Change Camera Modes	`ViewShareView−`

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Grand Theft Auto V controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto V?: Grand Theft Auto V, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Grand Theft Auto V controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grand Theft Auto V's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Grand Theft Auto V support a controller?: Yes — Grand Theft Auto V has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Grand Theft Auto V controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Grand Theft Auto V resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto V or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Combat/Weapons 8

Driving 8

On Foot/Movement 6

Phone/Interaction 6

Vehicles 5

Camera 1

Combat/Weapons 6

Driving 6

On Foot/Movement 6

Phone/Interaction 6

Vehicles 5

Camera 1

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