How to make a Command Block in Minecraft (2024)

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a command block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a command block is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace and it is not available through the Creative Inventory menu. You can only add a command block to your inventory using a game command.

Let's explore how to add a command block to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A command block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.0.5)
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 (1.0.5)
Education Edition	Yes (1.0.18)

* 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 Command for Command Block

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Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <targets> command_block [amount]

Definitions

targets is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <player> command_block [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <player> command_block [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Give Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <player> command_block [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <player> command_block [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <player> command_block [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to give a player a command block using the /give command is:

/give <player> command_block [amount]

Definitions

player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the command block to.
amount is the number of command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 command block.

Examples

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Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)

To give 1 command block to the player named DigMinecraft:

/give DigMinecraft command_block

To give 64 command blocks to the nearest player:

/give @p command_block 64

To give 3 command blocks to all players:

/give @a command_block 3

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To give 1 command block to the player named Axe2Grind:

/give Axe2Grind command_block

To give 64 command blocks to all players:

/give @a command_block 64

Example in Xbox One Edition

To give 1 command block to the player named TheEarthMover:

/give TheEarthMover command_block

To give 8 command blocks to all players:

/give @a command_block 8

Example in PS4 Edition

To give 1 command block to the player named DigMinecraft:

/give DigMinecraft command_block

To give 2 command blocks to all players:

/give @a command_block 2

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To give 1 command block to the player named DigMinecraft:

/give DigMinecraft command_block

To give 2 command blocks to all players:

/give @a command_block 2

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To give 1 command block to the player named TheExcavator:

/give TheExcavator command_block

To give 10 command blocks to the nearest player:

/give @p command_block 10

Example in Education Edition

To give 1 command block to the player named TheEarthMover:

/give TheEarthMover command_block

To give 64 command blocks to the nearest player:

/give @p command_block 64

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 will give 1 command block to the player called DigMinecraft with the following command:

/give DigMinecraft command_block

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 command block will be added to the player's inventory.

You will see the message "Given [Command Block] x 1 to DigMinecraft" appear in the lower left corner of the game window. You have now given 1 command block to the player called DigMinecraft.

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