How to Use the List Command – Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /list command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
The /list command is a server command that is only used if you are running a Minecraft server. This command will list all of the players that are currently connected to the server and the maximum number of players allowed on the server at a time.
Let’s explore how to use this game command.
Requirements
There are no requirements for the /list command. Even if you have cheats turned off, you can still run the /list command.
List Command
List Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to show the players that are connected to a server is:
/list [uuids]
Definitions
- uuids is optional. Provide this parameter to display the UUIDs for the players connected to the server.
Examples
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To list the players connected to the server in Minecraft Java Edition:
/list
To list the players connected to the server (as well as the UUIDs of the players):
/list uuids
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
To list all of the players connected to a Minecraft server, use the following command:
/list
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 /list command will display the number of online players, the maximum number of players allowed on the server, and the names of the players that are currently connected.
In this example, the /list command displays the message “There are 2/20 players online: Axe2Grind, 9Minecraft“. This server can handle up to 20 players and there are currently 2 players online that are named Axe2Grind and 9Minecraft.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /list command in Minecraft!
Other Server Commands
Here are some other server commands you can use in Minecraft:
How to Use the Ban Command
How to Use the Ban Command
How to Use the Ban-IP Command
How to Use the Banlist Command
How to Use the Deop Command
How to Use the Op Command
How to Use the Pardon Command
How to Use the Pardon-IP Command
How to Use the Stop Command
How to enable Command Blocks on a Server
