How to Use the DefaultGameMode Command in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /defaultgamemode command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can use the /defaultgamemode command to set the default game mode for all new players that join a multiplayer server. You can choose between Creative, Survival, Adventure and Spectator game modes. Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).
Supported Platforms
The /defaultgamemode command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.3.1) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | No |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | No |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | No |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | No |
 Windows 10 Edition | No |
 Education Edition | No |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
DefaultGameMode Command
Examples
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we will set the world's default game mode to Survival mode in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
/defaultgamemode survival
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the default game mode will be set.
You will see the message "The default game mode is now Survival Mode" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the default game mode has been set for new players entering the world.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /defaultgamemode command in Minecraft!
Other Game Mode Commands
You can use other gamemode commands in Minecraft such as:
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