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This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 184,512 times.
Crouching, or sneaking, in Minecraft allows you to sneak up on enemies and move slowly through the world. It is very useful for building overhanging structures, as you won't walk over the edge. Sneaking can hide your player name from other players when you're playing online, and prevents you from making footstep sounds.
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1 Press and hold .⇧ Shift to crouch and sneak. You'll stay crouched as long as you hold the key. This key is the same for all computer versions of Minecraft.
2 Toggle the crouch ability. While you can't toggle it by default, there are some workarounds you can use to turn the crouch into a toggle instead of having to hold the key:
Windows - Hold ⇧ Shift, then hold Alt. The game will freeze momentarily. Release both keys, then press Alt again. The game will unfreeze, and you'll be locked into sneaking. Press ⇧ Shift again to return to normal.[1]XResearch source
Mac - Change the Sneak command to ⇬ Caps Lock. This turns Sneak into a toggle instead of having to hold it.
If you are a beginner, you can try the game before buying it.[2]XResearch source [3]X Expert Source Zac ChurchillMinecraft SpecialistExpert Interview
You can use the Minecraft free trials available for PC and Xbox users.[4]XResearch source [5]X Expert Source Zac ChurchillMinecraft SpecialistExpert Interview
Or use the demo version of Minecraft.[6]XResearch source [7]X Expert Source Zac ChurchillMinecraft SpecialistExpert Interview
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1 Make sure Minecraft PE is up to date. Sneaking is a relatively new feature for Minecraft PE (Version 0.12.1), so you'll need to have the latest updates to access it:
Android - Open the Google Play Store and search for "Minecraft Pocket Edition." If the page has an "Update" button, tap it to download and install any updates. If it just has an "Open" button, Minecraft PE is up to date.
iOS - Open the App Store and tap the "Updates" tab at the bottom. Find Minecraft Pocket Edition in the list of apps and tap the "Update" button. If you only see an "Open" button, Minecraft PE is up to date.
2 Double-tap the ◇ button to crouch. You'll find this button in the middle of your movement controls on the bottom-left side of the screen. It will be indented when active. Tap it twice quickly to activate it.
3 Double-tap the ◇ again to toggle crouch off. You'll stay crouched as long as the button is indented. Double-tap it again to toggle normal walking speed again.
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1 Press the right analog stick in to toggle crouch on. If you're playing on an Xbox or PlayStation, you can toggle crouch on by pressing the right stick into the controller until it clicks.
If you're playing on a PlayStation Vita, press Down on the directional pad instead of clicking the right stick.
2 Press the right stick again to toggle crouch off. You'll stay crouched until you toggle it off again.
On the Vita, press Down again to toggle sneaking off.
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Question How do you make f your sneak? Community Answer Go into the controls in Settings and click on where it says to sneak, then press f. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 9
Question How do I sneak in Minecraft? Community Answer It would really depend which device you play it on.Go to Settings and click the the selection Controls. Here you can find out the command for sneak on your system (or reassign it). Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 7
Question How do I crouch under a block in Minecraft on Windows 10? Community Answer If you are on Java Edition, you just will need to use sneak, as used by the above tutorial. If you are on Bedrock Edition, it is not possible. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 4
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Co-authored by: Zac Churchill Minecraft Specialist This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 184,512 times. 12 votes - 42% Co-authors: 12Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 184,512 Categories: Minecraft In other languages Italian Russian Portuguese Spanish French Dutch Japanese
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Co-authored by: Zac Churchill Minecraft Specialist This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 184,512 times. 12 votes - 42% Co-authors: 12 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 184,512 Categories: Minecraft In other languages Italian Russian Portuguese Spanish French Dutch Japanese 
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1 Press and hold .⇧ Shift to crouch and sneak. You'll stay crouched as long as you hold the key. This key is the same for all computer versions of Minecraft. 
2 Toggle the crouch ability. While you can't toggle it by default, there are some workarounds you can use to turn the crouch into a toggle instead of having to hold the key: 
1 Make sure Minecraft PE is up to date. Sneaking is a relatively new feature for Minecraft PE (Version 0.12.1), so you'll need to have the latest updates to access it: 
2 Double-tap the ◇ button to crouch. You'll find this button in the middle of your movement controls on the bottom-left side of the screen. It will be indented when active. Tap it twice quickly to activate it. 
3 Double-tap the ◇ again to toggle crouch off. You'll stay crouched as long as the button is indented. Double-tap it again to toggle normal walking speed again. Advertisement 
1 Press the right analog stick in to toggle crouch on. If you're playing on an Xbox or PlayStation, you can toggle crouch on by pressing the right stick into the controller until it clicks. 
2 Press the right stick again to toggle crouch off. You'll stay crouched until you toggle it off again. 
Community Answer Go into the controls in Settings and click on where it says to sneak, then press f. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 9 
Community Answer It would really depend which device you play it on.Go to Settings and click the the selection Controls. Here you can find out the command for sneak on your system (or reassign it). Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 7 
Community Answer If you are on Java Edition, you just will need to use sneak, as used by the above tutorial. If you are on Bedrock Edition, it is not possible. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 4 
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