How to launch programs with a Razer mouse

Updated: 12-May-2026 | Answer ID: 1710
This answer shows how to program your Razer mouse buttons to launch programs, apps and websites.

The Razer mouse has the capability to launch programs or websites with just a click of a button by mapping the function through Razer Synapse. If you have a program or website that you always go to daily, you can launch it in one click.

Follow the detailed instructions below to launch programs with a Razer mouse.

  1. Launch Razer Synapse 4.

  2. Select your mouse from the DASHBOARD.

    Razer Synapse Dashboard

  3. Select a button you want to customize.

    Razer Synapse mouse layout

  4. Click “LAUNCH”.

    Razer Synapse Launch function

  5. Open the dropdown box and select which control option you wish to program.

    1. If you are programming to launch a program, click the “LAUNCH PROGRAM” radio button and browse to select the program.

      Launch Program Razer Synapse

      Launch Program Razer Synapse

    2. If you are programming to launch a website, click the “Website” radio button and type the URL in the text field provided.

      Launch Website Razer Synapse

  6. Click “SAVE” to complete the process.

    If you assigned a button to launch a program, the executable file's program location will be assigned on the device layout.

    Launch Program on Razer mouse

    If you programmed a website, the button will be named after it on the device layout.

    Launch website on Razer mouse

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