Macros for Razer Synapse 3, 4 for All Popular Games

In Synapse, a macro is a recorded sequence of keystrokes and mouse clicks that can be executed with a single button press. The process is intuitive: simply open the “Macro” section in the application. In Razer Synapse 4, for example, click “New Macro”, give it a name, and record the desired sequence. Similarly, in Synapse 3 macros are created via a dedicated “Macro” module and saved in your macro library. You can adjust delays between actions, add cycles, and other parameters to achieve the desired effect.

Assigning a Macro to a Button. Once recorded, the macro is saved in Synapse and can be assigned to any supported mouse or keyboard button. In Synapse 4, this is done in the device settings: select your device on the DASHBOARD, click the desired button, and from the dropdown choose “Assign Macro”, selecting your created macro. The process is similar in Synapse 3 – in the Customize section, choose a button and assign it the Macro function with the specified macro. Note that some special keys (e.g., the Windows key or the Fn key) are reserved by the system and cannot be reassigned.

Saving and Using Macros. All created macros are stored in your Razer Synapse profile. When you log in with your Razer ID, your macros can synchronize through the cloud – convenient when using multiple PCs. Users note that simply logging into Synapse on a new computer makes all saved macros immediately available without manual reconfiguration. Additionally, Synapse 3 allows you to export macros to a file for backup or sharing with friends. For macros to work, Synapse must run in the background (it usually starts automatically in the system tray on Windows). Some Razer devices support on-the-fly macro recording via key combinations during gameplay, but even then Synapse must be running.

Using Macros in Games. After assigning a macro to a button, you can immediately use it in-game. For instance, you could record a macro for crouching, jumping, and shooting, and bind it to a side mouse button – one click executes a complex combo. Many gamers use macros to automate routine actions like purchasing gear, executing quick key combinations, and repeating sequences. In Counter-Strike, it’s popular to bind a macro for the perfect grenade throw with a jump – instead of pressing several keys at once, a single press triggers the precisely timed sequence.

Detailed Instructions How to Install Macros on Synapse 3 and 4

Many worry whether macros will result in a ban. The use of macros straddles the line between allowed device settings and prohibited automation. Let’s examine how popular game anti-cheat systems view macros and what precautions to take.

The Technical Side. Razer Synapse macros are external scripts that emulate keystrokes; they do not interfere with game memory and aren’t considered cheats in the classic sense. Thus, most automated anti-cheat systems (VAC, EAC, Battleye, etc.) do not detect the mere use of a macro. For example, Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) in CS:GO/CS2 does not ban for external macros—as that would affect thousands of players using mouse software. Similarly, Easy Anti-Cheat (used in Rust, Apex, etc.) doesn’t flag simply running Synapse or Logitech’s software—it only searches for direct game interference. However, this does not mean you can do anything with macros without consequences. Many games deem macros as providing an unfair advantage, which is prohibited by their rules.

Game Rules and Ban Risk. Most online games’ user agreements contain clauses forbidding automation. In short, if a macro gives you a gameplay advantage, it may be deemed cheating. For example, PUBG developers clearly state: “Macros are strictly prohibited; their use will result in a ban.” Official PUBG support also notes that even specialized “macro mice” can cause the client to close with an error and result in an account ban. A similar stance is taken by Apex Legends developers – macros are banned in ALGS tournaments, and using scripts in ranked play violates the rules.