Rust Bind Keys: Every Valid Key Name
Rust binds use Unity key names typed in lowercase: keypad keys are keypad1 through keypad9 (kp1 does not work), the mouse side buttons are mouse3 and mouse4, and the middle mouse button is mouse2. If a bind does nothing, a wrong key name is the most common cause after a wrong item ID.
Key name reference
| Group | Valid names |
|---|---|
| Letters | a–z (type the letter itself) |
| Number row | 1–9, 0 (used by hotbar slots by default) |
| Function keys | f1–f12 (f1 opens the console itself) |
| Keypad | keypad0–keypad9, keypadenter, keypadplus, keypadminus, keypadperiod, keypaddivide, keypadmultiply |
| Mouse | mouse0 (left), mouse1 (right), mouse2 (middle), mouse3 and mouse4 (side buttons) |
| Arrows | uparrow, downarrow, leftarrow, rightarrow |
| Navigation | home, end, insert, delete, pageup, pagedown |
| Modifiers | leftshift, rightshift, leftcontrol, rightcontrol, leftalt, rightalt |
| Other | space, tab, return, backspace, capslock, backquote, minus, equals, leftbracket, rightbracket, semicolon, quote, comma, period, slash, backslash |
Keys to avoid
Rust already uses WASD for movement, 1–6 for the hotbar, Tab for inventory, E for interact, R for reload, and F1 for the console. Binding over them works but breaks default controls, so kit binds usually live on P, L, H, keypad keys, or mouse side buttons.
Test a key quickly
Bind the key to a harmless console echo and press it in game. If nothing prints to the console, the key name is wrong.
bind keypad1 "echo keypad1 works"FAQ
Is it kp1 or keypad1 in Rust?
keypad1. Rust uses Unity key names, so numpad keys are keypad0 through keypad9 plus keypadenter. Binds written with kp1 are silently ignored.
What are the mouse button names for Rust binds?
mouse0 is left click, mouse1 is right click, mouse2 is middle click, and mouse3/mouse4 are the side thumb buttons.
Can I use modifier combos in a bind?
Yes, join keys with + in the bind, for example bind leftshift+k kill. Both keys must be held for the command to fire.