How to Give an Enchanted Golden Apple in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to give a player an enchanted golden apple with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can give an enchanted golden apple whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /give command.

enchanted golden apple

Let's explore how to do this.

Supported Platforms

The command to give an enchanted golden apple 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.

Give Enchanted Golden Apple Command

Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple <amount>

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9. 1,10, 1.11 and 1.12, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> golden_apple <amount> 1

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give.

Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple [amount]

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple is:

/give <player> appleenchanted [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is optional. It is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 enchanted golden apple.

Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple [amount]

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple is:

/give <player> appleenchanted [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is optional. It is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 enchanted golden apple.

Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple [amount]

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple is:

/give <player> appleenchanted [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is optional. It is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 enchanted golden apple.

Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple [amount]

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple is:

/give <player> appleenchanted [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is optional. It is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 enchanted golden apple.

Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple [amount]

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple is:

/give <player> appleenchanted [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is optional. It is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 enchanted golden apple.

Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple using the /give command is:

/give <player> enchanted_golden_apple [amount]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.0, 1.4.0, 1.7.0, 1.9.0, 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the syntax to give an enchanted golden apple is:

/give <player> appleenchanted [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) to give the enchanted golden apple to.
amount is optional. It is the number of enchanted golden apples that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 enchanted golden apple.

Examples

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20

To give 20 enchanted golden apples to the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:

/give DigMinecraft enchanted_golden_apple 20

To give 64 enchanted golden apples to the nearest player:

/give @p enchanted_golden_apple 64

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12

To give 20 enchanted golden apples to the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/give DigMinecraft golden_apple 20 1

To give 64 enchanted golden apples to the nearest player:

/give @p golden_apple 64 1

Example in Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0

To give 25 enchanted golden apples to the player named Axe2Grind in Minecraft PE 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0:

/give Axe2Grind enchanted_golden_apple 25

To give 10 enchanted golden apples to all players:

/give @a enchanted_golden_apple 10

Example in Xbox One Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0

To give 8 enchanted golden apples to the player named TheEarthMover in Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0:

/give TheEarthMover enchanted_golden_apple 8

To give 5 enchanted golden apples to a random player:

/give @r enchanted_golden_apple 5

Example in PS4 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0

To give 5 enchanted golden apples to the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0:

/give DigMinecraft enchanted_golden_apple 5

To give 2 enchanted golden apples to all players:

/give @a enchanted_golden_apple 2

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0

To give 2 enchanted golden apples to the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0:

/give DigMinecraft enchanted_golden_apple 2

To give 7 enchanted golden apples to the nearest player:

/give @p enchanted_golden_apple 7

Example in Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0

To give 8 enchanted golden apples to the player named TheExcavator in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0:

/give Axe2Grind enchanted_golden_apple 8

To give 8 enchanted golden apples to a random player:

/give @r enchanted_golden_apple 8

Example in Education Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0

To give 64 enchanted golden apples to the player named TheEarthMover in Minecraft Education Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0:

/give TheEarthMover enchanted_golden_apple 64

To give 5 enchanted golden apples to the nearest player:

/give @p enchanted_golden_apple 5

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 give 20 enchanted golden apples to DigMinecraft in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/give DigMinecraft enchanted_golden_apple 20

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.

give enchanted golden apple

Once the cheat has been entered, the 20 enchanted golden apples will be added to DigMinecraft's inventory.

completed give enchanted golden apple

You will see the message "Gave 20 [Enchanted Golden Apple] to DigMinecraft" appear in the lower left corner of the game window. You have now given 20 enchanted golden apples to the player called DigMinecraft.

Congratulations, you have learned how to craft golden apples using the /give command in Minecraft.