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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