/defaultgamemode
Sets the game mode new players join in. Its basic form is /defaultgamemode <gamemode>; it has 1 syntax form and 1 argument. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
/defaultgamemode syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/defaultgamemode <gamemode>/defaultgamemode examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/defaultgamemode survival- New players who join the server start in Survival.
/defaultgamemode arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<gamemode> | Game mode (survival, creative, adventure, spectator) | — |
Other commands
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Sets the game mode new players join in. It has 1 syntax form and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/defaultgamemode FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /defaultgamemode do in Minecraft?
Sets the game mode new players join in.
What is the syntax of /defaultgamemode?
The basic form is /defaultgamemode <gamemode>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /defaultgamemode?
/defaultgamemode survival — New players who join the server start in Survival.
Do you need cheats for /defaultgamemode?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).