Setting up buy hotkeys in Counter-Strike: Source lets players quickly purchase weapons and equipment at the start of each round, saving valuable time. Hotkeys can give players a tactical advantage by enabling faster deployment and better preparation. Customizing buy binds also ensures players consistently get their preferred loadout without risking mistakes during the heat of battle.

1. Open the Options menu.

2. Go to the Keyboard tab.

3. Under Menu, select the desired setting.

4. Choose Edit key.

5. Set the desired key from the keyboard.

6. Once finished, press the OK button.

7. Open the console with the ~ hotkey. Learn how to enable the console here.

8. Enter the following for primary ammo: bind KEY "buyammo1"

9. Submit the following for secondary ammo: bind KEY "buyammo2"

Default Buy Hotkeys

Terrorist

Counter-Terrorist

Global