World

/setblock

Place a single block.

Syntax

Parameters

pos
block coords
Where to place the block.
block
block ID
What to place.
modeoptional
literal
destroy / keep / replace (default replace).

Command builder

Configure the options below to generate a ready-to-paste /setblock command.

Blank = ~ (your position).
/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:stone

Examples

  • Place a diamond block at your feet.

  • Place a command block at world spawn level.

Permission level

/setblock requires Cheats (op level 2). In single-player you need the world's "Allow Cheats" toggle on. On a multiplayer server you need to be opped — see /op.