Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Follow these 8 steps EXACTLY if you want to change Blender's hotkeys and create a custom keymap without bugs, headaches, heartaches, or tears.

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - 8 Steps for Custom Keymaps
01:29 - Step 1: Backup you Blender Configs
02:12 - Step 2: Load Blender's Factory Default Settings
02:53 - Step 3: Locate Blender's Defaul Hotkeys
04:06 - Step 4: Turn off Auto-Save Prefs
04:28 - Step 5: Change Blender's Default Hotkeys
06:22 - Hotkey Searching Tips
09:44 - Step 6: Export your Custom Keymap
10:00 - Step 7: Revert to Saved Preferences
10:31 - Step 8: Import your Custom Keymap
11:20 - Why these exact steps?
12:23 - Step 7 (alternative) - Restore Personal Blender Configs
13:58 - FREE Video Editing Keymap & Cheat Sheet Download!

Free Download - VSE Fast Cut Keymap: blenderfrenzy.com/collection/freebies-singles

Bug Report - Global Keymap Changes: projects.blender.org/blender/blender/issues/86228

Bug Report - Random Keymap Deletion: projects.blender.org/blender/blender/issues/118586

Bug Report - Addons Duplicate Keymaps: projects.blender.org/blender/blender/issues/153136