How to Use the /give Command

Quick answer

• Basic use: /give @s diamond 64 gives you 64 diamonds.
• On Java 1.20.5 and newer, custom items use [components] after the item name.
• You need cheats on (single player) or operator permission on a server.

/give is the fastest way to get any item, including ones you can't get in Survival. Here's how it works, from simple to fancy.

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The basic command

Part	Example	Meaning
Command	/give	Give an item
Target	@s	Who gets it (see below)
Item	diamond_sword	The item's ID
Amount	1	How many (optional)

Who gets it

• @s yourself
• @p the nearest player
• @a every player
• @r a random player
• Or type a player's name

Custom items on Java

Since Java 1.20.5, extra details go in square brackets right after the item ID. These are called components.

Bedrock

Bedrock uses a different layout: /give player item amount data components. Components are written in JSON, for example keeping an item on death:

/give @p diamond_sword 1 0 {"keep_on_death":{}}

Turning cheats on

• Single player: open to LAN with cheats on, or turn on cheats when creating the world.
• Servers: you need operator (op) permission.

Cheat sheet

• /give @s item amount
• Java 1.20.5+: item[components]
• Bedrock: JSON components at the end
• Needs cheats or op

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