How to Enable Coordinates on a Minecraft Bedrock Server
Minecraft Bedrock Edition provides an easy way to display coordinates while exploring the game world. However, on a multiplayer server, coordinates are disabled by default. If you’re running a Minecraft Bedrock server and want to turn on coordinates, follow these simple steps.
Why Enable Coordinates?
Coordinates help players navigate the world by providing precise location details. They are useful for finding specific locations, such as bases, villages, or resources, and make navigation much easier.
Methods to Enable Coordinates
Method 1: Using the In-Game Command
If you have operator (OP) privileges on your Minecraft Bedrock server, you can enable coordinates through commands.
Join your server and ensure you have OP permissions.
Open the chat window by pressing on your platform’s chat button.
Type the following command and press Enter:
/gamerule showcoordinates true
Verify that coordinates appear at the top-left corner of the screen.
Method 2: Editing the Server Properties File
If you have access to the server files, you can enable coordinates by modifying the server.properties file.
Stop the server before making any changes.
Locate the server.properties file, typically found in the root directory of your Minecraft Bedrock server.
Open the file using a text editor.
Look for the line:
showcoordinates=false
Change false to true, so it reads:
showcoordinates=true
Save the file and restart the server to apply changes.
Method 3: Enabling Coordinates via Server Console
If your hosting provider gives access to a console, you can enable coordinates using the command line.
Open your server’s console or command prompt.
Type the following command:
gamerule showcoordinates true
Press Enter, and the coordinates will be displayed in-game.
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