How To Use The Msg Command In Minecraft - DigMinecraft

How to Use the Msg Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /msg command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can use the /msg command to send a private message to a player or group of players in Minecraft (see also /tell or /w for private message, see /say for public message). Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /msg command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.2)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (0.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

There are no requirements for the /msg command. Even if you have cheats turned off, you can still run the /msg command.

Msg Command

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Msg Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <targets> <message>

Definitions

• targets is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Msg Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <target> <message>

Definitions

• target is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Msg Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <target> <message>

Definitions

• target is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Msg Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <target> <message>

Definitions

• target is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Msg Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <target> <message>

Definitions

• target is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Msg Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <target> <message>

Definitions

• target is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Msg Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to send a private message to a player is:

/msg <target> <message>

Definitions

• target is the name of a player (or a target selector) to send the private message to.
• message is the private message to send. Only the targeted players will see this message in their Chat window.

Examples

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)

To send the private message "follow me" to the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):

/msg DigMinecraft follow me

To send the private message "Run" to a random player:

/msg @r Run

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To send the private message "Watch Out!" to the player named Axe2Grind in Minecraft PE:

/msg Axe2Grind Watch Out!

To send the private message "Go North" to the nearest player:

/msg @p Go North

Example in Xbox One Edition

To send the private message "Shipwreck at (8, 52, 26)" to the player named TheEarthMover in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/msg TheEarthMover Shipwreck at (8, 52, 26)

To send the private message "Kill the phantom" to the nearest player:

/msg @p Kill the phantom

Example in PS4 Edition

To send the private message "Use the Elytra" to the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/msg Axe2Grind Use the Elytra

To send the private message "Come here" to the nearest player:

/msg @p Come here

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To send the private message "Attack TheEarthMover" to the player named Axe2Grind in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/msg Axe2Grind Attack TheEarthMover

To send the private message "Get up here quick" to the nearest player:

/msg @p Get up here quick

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To send the private message "Defend the base!" to the player named TheExcavator in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/msg TheExcavator Defend the base!

To send the private message "Activate the lever" to a random player:

/msg @r Activate the lever

Example in Education Edition

To send the private message "Stop!" to the player named TheEarthMover in Minecraft Education Edition:

/msg TheEarthMover Stop!

To send the private message "Go the other way" to the nearest player:

/msg @p Go the other way

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button at the top of the screen.
• For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
• For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
• For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
• For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we will send a private message to the player called DigMinecraft with the following command:

/msg DigMinecraft follow me

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

Once the cheat has been entered, the private message "follow me" will be displayed in the Chat window of the player named DigMinecraft.

Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /msg command in Minecraft!