Show online players
/listPrints the number of players online, the maximum and all their names.
/list command in Minecraft
/list shows how many players are online, the player limit of the server and every connected name. Add uuids to see the unique ID of each player as well. It is one of the few commands that every player can use, with or without cheats.
Syntax
/list [uuids]All 2 forms
- /list
- /list uuids
Examples
Show names with UUIDs
/list uuidsAdds the UUID of each player in brackets after the name.
Message a player from the list
/msg Steve Are you near spawn?Once you have the exact spelling, send a private message that only Steve can read.
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Command generatorWhat /list shows
The answer looks like There are 3 of a max of 20 players online, followed by the names. The maximum comes from the server settings, so you see at a glance whether there is room for a friend. The command works everywhere: on a dedicated server, in a world opened to LAN and even in singleplayer, where it simply lists you. In the server console, type it without the slash.
When the UUID matters
/list uuids prints each name with its UUID in brackets. A name can change, a UUID never does, so it is the safer value to note before you edit server files by hand or look a profile up with /fetchprofile. Commands that expect a player, such as /teleport, also accept a UUID.
Practical uses
- Copy the exact spelling of a name before using /msg or /kick.
- Check who is connected before you switch on the /whitelist.
- Spot a player who should not be there and act with /ban.
✓ Checked in Java Edition 26.3 · updated 2 November 2026
/list: FAQ
How do I see the UUID of a player?
Run /list uuids. Each online player appears with the UUID in brackets right after the name.
Does /list show players in the Nether or the End?
Yes. The list covers the whole server, whatever dimension each player is in.
How do I use /list?
Type it in the chat, no cheats needed: /list [uuids].
Who can use /list?
Every player.