How to Use the Scoreboard Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /scoreboard command with step-by-step instructions.

scoreboard command

You can manage objectives, players and teams using the /scoreboard command in Minecraft. This is one of the most feature-rich commands in the game.

TIP: Because of the complexity of the /scoreboard command, we have an example scoreboard that you can try yourself!

Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /scoreboard command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.5)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.7.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.7.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.7.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.7.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.9.0)

* 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.

Scoreboard Command

Congratulations, you have learned how to use the /scoreboard command in Minecraft.

Scoreboard Examples

Here are some Scoreboard examples that you can try yourself in Minecraft: