How to switch profiles on a Razer keyboard with and without hotkeys

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This is a guide on how to switch profiles on a Razer keyboard with and without hotkeys.

Profiles are data storage used to keep all your Razer devices' settings. You can program profiles in Razer Synapse to switch to different settings without having to manually repogram your keyboard buttons.

Follow the detailed instructions below to switch profiles on the Razer keyboard.

Select how to switch profiles

Switch keyboard profiles

Switch profiles in Razer Synapse

  1. Open Razer Synapse.

  2. Go to "KEYBOARD" > "CUSTOMIZE".

    Customize Keyboard tab on Synapse 3

  3. Click on the Menu and select "SWITCH PROFILE".

    Switch Profile on Synapse 3

  4. Select the type of switching:
    • Next and Previous Profile - go to the next or previous profile used.

    • Cycle Up or Cycle Down - cycle up or down between profiles. If you have reached the last profile, the next click will send you back to the first profile.

    • Specific Profile - choose from your list of profiles and have one of them assigned to your button.

    Select the type of switching on Synapse 3

  5. Press the button combination and click "SAVE".

  6. Ensure Razer Synapse is running in the background.

Switch profiles saved on the On-Board Memory

Note: Check your your keyboard's technical specification and confirm that it has an on-board memory before getting started.

  1. Open Razer Synapse.

  2. Go to "KEYBOARD" > "CUSTOMIZE".

    Customize Keyboard tab on Synapse 3

  3. Click on the Memory icon.

    Memory icon on Synapse 3

  4. Drag and drop the profile you want to save on the onboard memory to whichever color profile you want.

    Drag and drop the profile to save on the onboard memory

  5. Refer to Switch keyboard profiles using hotkeys to switch keyboard profiles.

  6. Ensure Razer Synapse is not running in the background.

Switch keyboard profiles using hotkeys

Razer Huntsman V3 Line and Signature Edition

The Razer keyboard is set to the factory default profile out of the box. See the table below for instructions on switching to another profile to access the Actuation Point and Rapid Trigger adjustments.

Note: All profiles have adjustable actuation points and rapid trigger sensitivities. Aside from the factory default profile, all other profiles are remappable using the Razer Synapse. Profiles that are mapped with the controller functionality require the Razer Synapse to be installed.

Profile Hotkey Color Description
Last-used Razer Synapse profile fn + ins Quickly load the last used profile on Razer Synapse. This profile cannot be customized.
Factory Default fn + home The default key mapping of the keyboard with actuation point is set to 2.0 mm. This profile cannot be customized.
FPS Rapid Trigger fn + pg up All keys on this profile are set to 1.2 mm actuation point, and the Rapid Trigger Mode is turned on with 0.3 mm sensitivity.
Analog WASD fn + del Use the WASD keys like a controller’s left analog stick. All other keys have their actuation point set to 1.2 mm.
Racing fn + end Use the WASD keys to Accelerate (), Turn Left (), Break/Reverse (), and Turn Right (), respectively. All other keys have their actuation point set to 1.2 mm.
High Sensitivity fn + pg dn All keys on this profile are set to 0.8 mm actuation point and Rapid Trigger mode is turned on with 0.3 mm sensitivity. This is a highly reactive keyboard profile.

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Mini 65% 8 kHz and Pro Mini

Applicable models:

The Razer keyboard is set to the factory default profile out of the box. See the table below for instructions on switching to another profile to access the Actuation Point and Rapid Trigger adjustments.

Note: All profiles (except the Factory Default) support adjustable actuation points, Rapid Trigger sensitivity, and can be remapped using the Razer Synapse app. Profiles mapped with the controller functionality require the Razer Synapse app.

Press the fn + ' (apostrophe) key combination to cycle through the preset profiles as shown in the table below.

Profile Color Description
Last-used Razer Synapse profile Quickly load the last used profile on Razer Synapse. This profile cannot be customized.
Factory Default Default key mapping of the keyboard with actuation point set to 2.0 mm and 8000 Hz polling rate. This profile cannot be customized.
FPS Rapid Trigger All keys on the profile are set to 1.2 mm actuation point, with Rapid Trigger mode turned on for the WASD keys at 0.3 mm sensitivity.
Analog WASD All keys are set to 1.2 mm actuation point. Use the WASD keys like a controller's left analog stick.
Racing All keys are set to 1.2 mm actuation point. Use the WASD keys to Accelerate (), Turn Left (), Break/Reverse (), and Turn Right (), respectively. 
High Sensitivity
For those seeking a highly reactive keyboard, all keys on this profile are set to 0.8 mm actuation point and Rapid Trigger Mode turned on with 0.3 mm sensitivity.

Other Razer OBM keyboards

For other Razer On-Board Memory (OBM) keyboards, hold fn and check the bottom row. The illuminated key is the profile switch shortcut, which may be the Menu key, Alt key, or another key, depending on your keyboard model.

For more information, refer to your Razer keyboard's user guide.

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