How do I create and save profiles with the Corsair Harpoon in iCUE?

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Applies to: Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse
Last updated: September 2025

Problem

The Corsair Harpoon can be used with different games and applications, but manually reconfiguring DPI, button assignments, or lighting each time is inconvenient. Without profiles, you can’t quickly switch between customized setups.

Solution

You can create and save profiles in the Corsair iCUE software. Profiles let you store button remaps, DPI stages, macros, and lighting effects, and either keep them on your PC or save them directly to the mouse’s onboard memory.

Step-by-step instructions

Creating a new profile

  1. Open the Corsair iCUE software on your PC.
  2. Select the Harpoon Wireless Mouse from the device list.
  3. Click the + icon next to “Profiles” to create a new one.
  4. Name the profile (e.g., “FPS Setup” or “Work Mode”).

Customizing the profile
5. Configure button assignments (remap or set macros).
6. Adjust DPI stages to your preferred sensitivity.
7. Set up lighting effects and assign colors.
8. Modify performance settings like polling rate.

Saving profiles
9. By default, profiles are stored in iCUE and switch automatically when the linked application/game is launched.
10. To save a profile directly to the mouse:

  • Go to the Onboard Profiles section.
  • Select a slot and assign your custom profile.
  • The settings are now saved on the mouse and can be used without iCUE.

Optional methods or tools

  • Profile switching button: Assign a mouse button to cycle through profiles on the fly.
  • Per-game profiles: iCUE can detect when specific games launch and automatically apply the right profile.
  • Onboard memory: Useful for laptops or PCs where iCUE is not installed.

Best practices or tips

  • Create a default everyday profile with balanced DPI and lighting.
  • Set up specialized profiles for different genres (FPS, MMO, productivity).
  • Limit the number of profiles stored onboard to avoid confusion.
  • Back up your profiles in iCUE so they can be restored if you reinstall the software.

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