How To Use Commands In Minecraft

Unlock the full potential of Minecraft with our guide on using commands! Master tips and tricks to enhance your gameplay experience.

Whether you are an admin of a multiplayer server or a connoisseur of vanilla single-player, learning how and where to use essential commands could be beneficial. Especially for the former, they are responsible for managing players and the seed, so they need to have complete authority over the console to make changes around the world whenever necessary. This Minecraft guide will help them do so by discussing the proper method of using console commands.

Minecraft: How To Use Commands

Using Commands via Chatbox

In Minecraft, commands can be primarily used via the chatbox; at least most admins and players would want to feed them directly as text to see immediate action. The chat window can be accessed by pressing T for both Bedrock and Java Editions. A command must always begin with a forward slash (“/”) followed by the key text prompts.

Enabling Commands in Single-Player Campaigns

For Bedrock Edition:

• Commands can be accessed by toggling the "Allow Cheats" option for the specific world.

• This feature can be found under the Game tab of the settings menu. Scroll down all the way to the bottom to locate the Cheats section.

• Note: Toggling on "Allow Cheats" in Bedrock Edition will permanently bar players from unlocking any achievements.

For Java Edition:

• There are a couple of things to do before accessing useful commands.

• Assuming you have launched a campaign already, press escape to access the Pause menu.

• Once inside, click on "Open to LAN" and toggle on the "Allow Command."

• The option will be available temporarily once you press the Start LAN World button.

To avoid the hassle, toggle on “Allow Cheats” when creating the world.

Using the Command Block

The Command Block can also be used to prompt specific actions, as long as the block is properly set up. Here’s how to use it:

• It can be passed on to a player using the “/give” command or via the creative mode.

• The Command Block in Minecraft can be placed directly on the ground.

• Activate it with any Redstone switch.

By mastering the use of console commands, both admins and players can efficiently manage and enhance their Minecraft experience, whether they are overseeing a multiplayer server or enjoying a single-player campaign.