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How do I change a player's gamemode on Minecraft?

🎮 How to Change Your Gamemode in Minecraft



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🛠️ How to Change Your Own Gamemode



Open the Chat:

On PC: Press T.
On Console: Open the chat or command menu (varies by device).

Enter the Command:

To change your gamemode, type one of the following:

/gamemode creative
    /gamemode survival
    /gamemode adventure
    /gamemode spectator


Press Enter to apply the change.

✅ You will instantly switch to the new gamemode!

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🛠️ How to Change Another Player's Gamemode (Operator Only)



You must be OP (server admin) to change another player’s gamemode.

Open the Chat:

On PC: Press T.
On Console: Open the command/chat menu.

Enter the Command:

/gamemode <mode> <playername>


Replace <mode> with the gamemode you want, and <playername> with the exact username of the player.

Example:

/gamemode creative PlayerName


Press Enter to execute the command.

✅ The player’s gamemode will change instantly.


🌎 Important Notes



You must have operator (OP) permissions to change gamemodes for other players. How do I OP a player on a Minecraft server?

Non-OP players can only change their own gamemode (and only if allowed by server settings).

Always double-check spelling — Minecraft commands are case-sensitive for player names!

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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