OpenFront.io Hotkeys Guide
Mastering keyboard shortcuts in OpenFront.io dramatically improves your efficiency and strategic control. This guide covers all default hotkeys for camera movement, zooming, view toggling, build/menu actions, attack controls, and UI adjustments.
1. Camera Movement
| Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| W | Pan camera north |
| A | Pan camera west |
| S | Pan camera south |
| D | Pan camera east |
| C | Center camera on your territory |
(These mirror standard RTS WASD controls for intuitive navigation.)
2. Zoom Controls
| Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| Q or – | Zoom out |
| E or + | Zoom in |
| Mouse Scroll | Zoom in/out |
Quickly adjust your view to plan long-range attacks or examine front-line skirmishes.
3. View Toggles
| Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Toggle alternate terrain/country view |
| X | Toggle overlay of country names and borders |
Switching to terrain view reveals elevation and chokepoints for strategic planning.
4. Build Menu & Actions
| Mouse / Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| Right-click | Open radial build menu |
| Ctrl + Left-click | Open radial build menu (alternative) |
| Number keys (1–5)* | Directly select build submenu (cities, ports, defenses, silos, SAMs) |
| Click build icon | Build selected structure on highlighted tile |
Default radial menu positions:
1: Cities, 2: Ports, 3: Defense Posts, 4: Missile Silos, 5: SAM Launchers.
5. Attack & Deployment
| Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| Left-click (hold) | Deploy troops to target territory |
| Shift + Scroll Wheel | Adjust percentage of troops sent per attack |
| 1 | Decrease attack ratio |
| 2 | Increase attack ratio |
Fine-tune your attack sizes to avoid overextension or wasted forces.
6. Special Actions
| Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| R | Send warship (requires port) |
| T | Launch atom bomb (requires silo) |
| Y | Launch hydrogen bomb (requires silo) |
| U | Launch MIRV (requires silo) |
| X | Initiate naval invasion (while over sea) |
| V | Betray or leave alliance with selected player |
| B | View player information popup |
| Alt + R | Reset graphics (fix visual glitches) |
7. UI & Miscellaneous
| Hotkey | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc | Cancel current action / close menus |
| Alt + P | Pause/unpause game simulation |
| M | Calibrate AutoHotkey script (if used) |
| O / P | Decrease / increase AutoHotkey delay |
Parameters M, O, P apply only if using community AutoHotkey scripts for custom binding customization.
8. Customization & Community Scripts
While the above are the default in-browser controls, many players use the [OpenFront-Hotkeys AutoHotkey script] for advanced remapping. Edit its config.ini to personalize keys for building, attacking, or UI commands.
Pro Tip: Memorize the WASD camera controls and zoom keys first; these are used every moment of gameplay. Layer in build and special hotkeys as you gain familiarity with the interface.
Enjoy faster, smoother command execution and dominate the map with precision!