How to Use the Tp Command in Minecraft

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

You can teleport to a set of coordinates or teleport another player using the /tp command in Minecraft (see also /teleport command). Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

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

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.2)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (0.16.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* 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.

Tp 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.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button help command at the top of the screen.
  • For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) xbox one on the controller.
  • For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) ps4 on the controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button nintendo switch 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

We will cover examples of how to use the /tp command to teleport to a relative set of coordinates, to a specific set of coordinates, and to another player in the game.

Teleport to a Relative Set of Coordinates

Let's start by showing you show to teleport to a relative set of coordinates.

For example, you could teleport the player named DigMinecraft to relative coordinates by using the tilde character ~ for the x y z values:

/tp DigMinecraft ~53 ~-6 ~17

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.

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This /tp command would teleport the player called DigMinecraft to a position that is 53 blocks East, 6 blocks downward, and 17 blocks South of the current position.

completed tp command

You will see the message "Teleported DigMinecraft to x, y, z" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the tp command has completed.

Teleport to a Specific Set of Coordinates

Now, let's show you show to teleport to a specific set of coordinates in the game.

For example, you could teleport the player named DigMinecraft to a specific set of coordinates with the following command:

/tp DigMinecraft 85 72 -200

Type the command in the chat window and press the Enter key to run the command.

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This /tp command would teleport the player called DigMinecraft to the coordinates 85,72,-200.

completed tp command

You will see the message "Teleported DigMinecraft to x, y, z" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the tp command has completed.

Teleport to Another Player

Finally, let's show you show to teleport to another player in the game.

For example, you could teleport the player named DigMinecraft to the player named Steve:

/tp DigMinecraft Steve

Type the command in the chat window and press the Enter key to run the command.

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This /tp command would teleport the player called DigMinecraft to wherever the player named Steve is located in the game.has completed.

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