---
title: "How to enable coordinates on a Minecraft Bedrock server"
description: "Learn how to enable coordinate display (X, Y, Z) on your Minecraft Bedrock server at Winheberg via the gamerule showcoordinates command from the panel console."
category: jeux
subcategory: minecraft-bedrock
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date: 2026-07-24
author: Winheberg
slug: "enable-coordinates-minecraft-bedrock"
order: 50
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tags: [Minecraft Bedrock, Coordinates, Gamerule, Console, Command, Server, Configuration, Tutorial]
keywords: [display coordinates Minecraft Bedrock, gamerule showcoordinates, Bedrock server coordinates, X Y Z position Minecraft, enable coordinates Bedrock, Bedrock console Winheberg, gamerule command]
link_fr: "/docs/minecraft-bedrock/activer-coordonnees-minecraft-bedrock"
---
## Contexte
On a Minecraft Bedrock server, position coordinates are not displayed by default for users. However, these cartographic markers prove essential for locating a base after distant exploration, sharing a precise point of interest with your community on Discord, or marking the exact location of a generated structure such as a dungeon, village, or portal.
On the Winheberg platform, enabling this feature is done using a single command executed from your management console, without requiring manual file modifications or a restart of your game instance.
## Prérequis
- An active Minecraft Bedrock game server on our infrastructure
- Functional access to your administration interface with permissions associated with the Console
- A running server (Online status)
## 1. Accessing the server console
Connect to your management panel via [panel.winheberg.com](https://panel.winheberg.com/), select your Minecraft Bedrock instance, then click on the **Console** option available in the left side menu.
> [!NOTE]
> Within the Winheberg panel console, commands are executed without inserting the initial `/` character, unlike entries made directly from the in-game chat.
## 2. Enabling position coordinates
In the command entry field located at the bottom of the console interface, enter the following directive then validate with the **Enter** key.
```bash
gamerule showcoordinates true
```
Once the configuration is applied by the server, the cartographic coordinates instantly appear at the top left of the screen for all connected players, showing the three fundamental axes: **X**, **Y**, and **Z**.
> [!TIP]
> If some users do not notice the immediate appearance of the visual markers, a simple disconnection followed by a reconnection to the server forces the update of the settings on the client side.
## 3. Understanding cartographic axes
The three displayed variables determine the exact three-dimensional location of your character within the world.
| Axe | Signification | Détails de l'orientation |
|---|---|---|
| **X** | East / West Position | The value increases towards the East and decreases towards the West |
| **Y** | Altitude / Height | The value increases during an ascent and decreases towards the lower layers |
| **Z** | South / North Position | The value increases towards the South and decreases towards the North |
> [!TIP]
> To facilitate your orientation, you can consult the pause menu of your game interface. The **Facing** text precisely indicates the current cardinal orientation of your character (north, south, east, west).
## 4. Disabling the display (Optional)
If you wish to hide this data again to enhance immersion or for the needs of a specific mini-game where positions must remain secret, execute the reverse command in your management console.
```bash
gamerule showcoordinates false
```
The visual display then instantly disappears for all users.
## En cas de problème
Several additional checks are required if you encounter difficulties when applying the game rule.
### ❌ No effect following the command submission
- Ensure the game instance shows an active status (Running) within the panel.
- Verify the complete absence of the `/` character at the beginning of the line in your console.
- Check the exact syntax of the instruction (`showcoordinates` must be written as a single word, without spaces or dashes).
### ❌ Partial display depending on players
- Invite the affected players to refresh their connection to the server.
- Verify that the game client local options do not override the global configuration (Settings > Game > Show Coordinates).
- On some Bedrock platforms, a complete restart of the Minecraft application may be required.
### ❌ Checking the current rule status
To query the server about the status of the variable, send the following instruction in the console.
```bash
gamerule showcoordinates
```
The system will return the current active value (`true` or `false`).
## Bonnes pratiques
- **Inform your community** about the coordinates activation to maintain transparency in the gaming experience.
- **Log strategic points of interest** (initial spawn point, rare structures, bases) within a shared document to secure your progression.
- **Disable this option** on hardcore survival or adventure servers to preserve the full challenge of exploration.
- **Combine these indicators** with the teleportation command (`tp`) to facilitate moderation interventions.
## Besoin d'aide ?
If the display does not activate despite applying the rule or if technical anomalies persist, our team is at your entire disposal to guide you. You can submit a support request to our Technical department by going to [billing.winheberg.com](https://billing.winheberg.com) and completing the mandatory field for the product concerned.
Have a great exploration on your Minecraft Bedrock server 🎮