Guide · Updated 2026
How to Enable Cheats in Minecraft
A complete walkthrough for turning on cheats in Java, Bedrock and Pocket Edition, followed by how to install a utility client for advanced features like KillAura, X-Ray and Fly on Minecraft 1.21 – 1.21.11.
1. Java Edition
- Launch your single-player world.
- Press Esc and click Open to LAN.
- Toggle Allow Cheats: ON and click Start LAN World.
- You can now use commands like
/gamemode creative,/give,/tp.
2. Bedrock Edition
- From the main menu, click the pencil next to your world.
- Scroll to Cheats and enable Activate Cheats.
- Confirm the achievement warning and save.
- Commands are now available in chat with the
/prefix.
3. Pocket Edition (Mobile)
- Tap the pencil icon next to your world.
- Under Game, toggle Cheats on.
- Tap Play and use the chat button to run commands.
4. Use a Utility Client (Advanced)
Vanilla cheats only cover commands. For features like KillAura, X-Ray, Fly and ESP you need a Fabric-based utility client. Our top picks for 1.21:
- Vape V4 — Best Hypixel ghost client
- Krypton — Best free DonutSMP client
- Novoline — One of the best Hypixel clients
- 4E — One of the best DonutSMP clients
FAQ
Can I enable cheats after creating a world?
Yes — use Open to LAN on Java, or edit world settings on Bedrock/PE.
Do cheats disable achievements?
On Bedrock yes, permanently for that world. On Java, LAN cheats only pause them for the session.
Do utility clients work on multiplayer servers?
Yes, though anticheats like Watchdog or Vulcan may detect blatant usage. Ghost clients like Vape V4 are designed to bypass most detections.