Place a Command Block

Place a Command Block

Create a command block at your location for automation

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Places a command block above you facing up. Modify the Command property to run different commands.

/setblock ~ ~1 ~ command_block[facing=up]{Command:"/say Hello"}

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Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: no
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Java: open chat (T) and paste the command with your desired command inside.
Press Enter — the command block appears.
Right-click to edit and run commands.

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