/tp
Move yourself or someone else anywhere in the world - instantly.
Overview
What is the /tp command?
The /tp command (short for /teleport) instantly moves a player or entity to a set of coordinates or to another target. It's one of the first Minecraft commands most players learn because it removes the slow walk back to base, lets you reach far-off biomes in a single line, and powers a huge number of map mechanics and minigames.
You can teleport to exact X Y Z coordinates, to another player by name, or relative to your current position using the tilde (~) and caret (^) notation. In Bedrock Edition the same command is also available, with minor differences in target selectors.
When to use it: Use /tp when you want to move yourself or someone else somewhere instantly instead of walking, or to set up cutscenes, spawns and arena mechanics.
At a glance
Syntax
/tp [target] <x> <y> <z> [yaw] [pitch]See it
What it does
Anatomy
Every part, explained
- 1
/tpShort for teleport. /teleport works too.
- 2
[target]Who moves. Leave it out to teleport yourself.
- 3
<x> <y> <z>Where to go. Use ~ for 'relative to here'.
- 4
[yaw] [pitch]Optional facing - yaw (left/right), pitch (up/down).
Your turn
Try it yourself
Copy & paste
Examples
/tp 100 64 -200Teleport yourself - no target needed.
/tp @s ~ ~10 ~Launch yourself 10 blocks up.
/tp Steve 0 100 0 90 0Move Steve and face them east.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
/tp 100,64,200/tp 100 64 200Separate coordinates with spaces, not commas.
/tp Alex Steve/tp Steve AlexThe first target moves to the second - order matters.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- How do you teleport to coordinates in Minecraft?
- Type /tp <x> <y> <z>, for example /tp 100 64 -200. Leaving out a target teleports yourself; add a target first (e.g. /tp Steve 0 100 0) to move someone else.
- How do you teleport to another player?
- Use /tp <player> to jump to them, or /tp <player1> <player2> to send the first player to the second. Names are case-sensitive.
- What does the ~ mean in /tp?
- The tilde (~) means 'relative to your current position'. /tp ~ ~10 ~ moves you 10 blocks straight up without changing X or Z.
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