How to Use the Publish Command in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /publish command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
The /publish command allows you to open a world to the LAN as multiplyer so that other players can join the world. Let's explore how to use this game command.
Supported Platforms
The /publish 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.
Publish Command
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 open our current world to the LAN as a multiplayer world with the following command:
/publish
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 world will be opened to the LAN so that other players can join the game.
You will see the message "Local game hosted on port 49672" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the world is now open to the LAN.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /publish command in Minecraft!
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