How to switch to Survival mode in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to switch to Survival mode with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Survival is a game mode that is available in all versions of Minecraft. Survival mode lets you search for resources, craft, gain levels, and have a health bar and a hunger bar. When you create a world in Minecraft, you can easily switch back and forth between Creative and Survival modes using the /gamemode command.
Let's explore how to switch the game mode to Survival using the /gamemode command.
Supported Platforms
The /gamemode command to switch to Survival mode is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.3.1) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.16.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.2) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.5.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.16.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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.
Command to Change to Survival Mode
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.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button
at the top of the screen. - For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button
on the controller. - For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we are going to change the gamemode to Survival using the following command:
/gamemode 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 game mode will be updated to Survival:
You will see the message "Set own game mode to Survival Mode" appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Also, your health meter and hunger meter will appear above the hotbar.
Now you are in Survival game mode in Minecraft! You will have to gather resources and mobs will attack you.
Other Game Mode Commands
You can use other gamemode commands in Minecraft such as:
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