How do you change game mode in bedrock server?
To change the game mode in a Minecraft Bedrock server, you primarily use the /gamemode command, provided that cheats are enabled on the server. This command is effective in both Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
Changing your game mode on a Bedrock server is straightforward once you have the necessary permissions. The core method involves typing a specific command into the chat or console.
Prerequisites: Enabling Cheats/Commands
Before you can use the /gamemode command, you will need to enable cheats first. On a Minecraft Bedrock server, this typically means you need to have operator (op) privileges, or the server's world settings must allow commands to be executed by players. Without cheats enabled or proper permissions, the command will not work.
Available Game Modes
Minecraft offers four distinct game modes, each providing a unique gameplay experience. You can switch between these modes using the /gamemode command followed by the mode's name or its corresponding shortcut.
| Game Mode | Description | Command Argument |
|---|---|---|
| Creative | Grants players infinite resources, the ability to fly, and invulnerability. Ideal for building, designing, and exploring without resource limitations or threats. | creative or c |
| Survival | The default game mode where players must gather resources, craft items, build shelters, and manage their health and hunger. Players can take damage from mobs, falls, and other environmental factors. | survival or s |
| Adventure | Similar to Survival but with restrictions designed for custom maps. Players can only break blocks with specific tools, and they cannot place blocks unless the map allows it. This mode is often used to ensure players follow a map's intended progression. | adventure or a |
| Spectator | Allows players to fly through blocks and view the world without interacting with it. Spectators are invisible to other players and mobs and cannot affect the game world in any way. This mode is excellent for observing builds, events, or troubleshooting. Note: While listed as a distinct game mode in the reference, Spectator mode was officially introduced to Bedrock Edition in version 1.19.10. | spectator or sp |
Command Examples
To change the game mode for yourself or other players on your Bedrock server, use the following syntax:
- To change your own game mode:
/gamemode creative/gamemode survival/gamemode adventure/gamemode spectator
- To change another player's game mode (replace
<playername>with the actual player's name):/gamemode creative <playername>/gamemode survival <playername>/gamemode adventure <playername>/gamemode spectator <playername>
Remember to press the "Enter" key after typing the command to execute it.
