# Remap Modifier Keys (Swap CTRL & CMD)

**URL:** <https://community.folivora.ai/t/remap-modifier-keys-swap-ctrl-cmd/48205>\
**Category:** Configuration Help & General Discussion\
**Created:** [November 5, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/remap-modifier-keys-swap-ctrl-cmd/48205 "2026-11-05T13:05:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Volker](https://community.folivora.ai/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/77aa72/32.png) [@Volker](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Volker)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/remap-modifier-keys-swap-ctrl-cmd/48205/1 "2026-11-05T13:05:26Z")

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Hi,

I want to replace karabiner-elements completely by BTT.

In karabiner I have swapped my Modifier Keys:  
CMD --\> CTRL  
CTRL --\> CMD

**UseCase:**

- I use a external Keyboard with macOS and Windows
- I want to have the same shortcuts
- Example:
- The Copy-Shortcut in Windows is CTRL+C
- The Copy-Shortcut in macOS is CMD+C
- By swapping CTRL and CMD in macOS, I still can use the same muscle-memory like on windows.
- Also shortcuts defined on my Keyboard (I have dedicated keys for Cut, Copy & Paste) work like intended on both platforms

In karabiner this is fairly easy to setup:

 ![image](https://community.folivora.ai/uploads/default/original/3X/a/6/a687f773c2d2f0f8fc14f1d6cad9b900aa53bd5f.jpeg)

In BTT it's stated that the Key Sequences Feature should be used. I tried to set it up like this (see screenshot) but this led to a endless queue triggering itself.

 ![image](https://community.folivora.ai/uploads/default/original/3X/9/7/9792f34e314356edad2fc023e1689a630831a3da.jpeg)

I would be thankful for any hints on how to achieve this. Note that this needs to operate at the lowest level. I want that BTT afterwards recognizes my CTRL-Key als CMD and vise versa. AND it should only work for the external keyboard - not for the built-in.

Maybe an unsolvable problem - idk.

Best regards,  
Volker

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**Author:** ![Andreas\_Hegenberg](https://community.folivora.ai/user_avatar/community.folivora.ai/andreas_hegenberg/32/39221_2.png) [@Andreas\_Hegenberg](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Andreas_Hegenberg)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/remap-modifier-keys-swap-ctrl-cmd/48205/2 "2026-11-05T13:10:34Z")

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if you just need basic remapping see

> **[Low Level Key Remapping | BetterTouchTool Documentation](https://docs.folivora.ai/docs/keyboard-shortcuts/low-level-remap/)**
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> Since v4.988, BetterTouchTool can do low-level remapping of one key to another.

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**Author:** ![Volker](https://community.folivora.ai/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/77aa72/32.png) [@Volker](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Volker)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/remap-modifier-keys-swap-ctrl-cmd/48205/3 "2026-11-05T13:20:28Z")

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Thanks for the hint & sorry for not finding it on my own. I swear I had the Doc opened 🫣