How to enter GTA 5 cheats on PC

To enter a GTA 5 cheat on PC, start a single-player game, press the tilde key (~) to open the console, type the cheat word such as PAINKILLER for invincibility, and press Enter. This guide covers every step, lists all 31 PC cheat codes in our database, and explains what to do when a cheat does not work.

How do you enter a cheat on PC?

1. Start or load a single-player story game. Cheats do not work in GTA Online.
2. Wait until you are in control of your character, not in a cutscene or on a loading screen.
3. Press the tilde key (~) to open the cheat console. On a US keyboard it sits to the left of the 1 key.
4. Type the cheat word using letters only, for example PAINKILLER, and press Enter.
5. Close the console with the tilde key. A cheat activated message confirms it worked.
6. To switch a cheat off, see the section below on turning cheats off.

If you would rather search than scroll, the cheat code finder filters the list by name and shows the code for your platform.

All 31 GTA 5 PC cheat codes

These are the PC codes in our database, last checked on 2026-10-21. Type them exactly as shown. They are not case-sensitive in the console, but the letters must be in the right order.

What kinds of cheats are there?

The list covers several kinds of effect. Some change your character, such as invincibility, max health and armor, a parachute, super jump and fast run. Some give you weapons or change how your shots behave, including explosive bullets and slow motion aim. A group of codes spawns vehicles, which has its own guide to vehicle cheats. Others change the world, such as the weather and gravity, and one group raises or lowers your wanted level. A few are made purely for fun, like drunk mode. Our best GTA 5 cheats guide picks the ten that most players actually reach for.

Why is my GTA 5 cheat not working?

• You are not in single-player. The console cheats are for story mode, not GTA Online.
• The spelling is wrong. One wrong letter and nothing happens. Copy the code from the table above.
• It needs entering more than once. Slow Motion Aim, for example, is listed in our data as a cheat you enter three times.
• The tilde key is somewhere else. On some keyboard layouts the console key is in a different place, so try the key to the left of 1 or the key under Esc.
• The game says the cheat is denied. During certain parts of gameplay, specific cheats are not available. Rockstar says the game then shows the message Cheat Denied: Cannot activate that cheat right now.
• You started a mission. Rockstar says starting a mission with off-mission cheats enabled disables them.

How do you turn a GTA 5 cheat off?

According to the Rockstar support article, entering the same cheat code twice will usually, but not always, disable the cheat. Reloading a save or rebooting the game resets all cheats and returns it to its previous state. If a cheat is causing trouble, the reload route is the most reliable one.

What happens to saving and achievements?

Rockstar says saving is allowed while cheat codes are enabled, but achievements are temporarily disabled. The support article was last updated on April 28, 2024. The practical lesson is to make a separate manual save before you start cheating, so you can return to a clean state later. Our guide to using cheats safely goes into this in more detail.

Do cheats and mods work together?

The console cheats are built into the game and work in story mode. Mods are different: they are files added by players. Mods remain popular in story mode, but using mods in GTA Online can get you banned, so keep them out of online play. If a cheat stops working after you install a mod, remove the mod and try again to see whether it was the cause.

Do these codes work on GTA V Enhanced?

PC players have had the GTA V Enhanced edition since 2025, and owners of the older PC version received it free. Our codes were checked on 2026-10-21. If one does not respond on your version, check the spelling and the conditions listed above before assuming it has changed.

Worked examples on PC

Here are three short examples of the whole process. To become invincible, open the console with the tilde key, type PAINKILLER and press Enter, then close the console. To spawn a golf cart, type HOLEIN1 in the same way. To slow time while aiming, type DEADEYE, and remember that our data lists it as a cheat you enter three times, so repeat it if the first attempt does not seem to work.

In each case you should see a confirmation message after closing the console. If you do not, check the spelling and make sure you are in story mode and not in a cutscene or a menu.

Keeping your save clean

Because saving is allowed while cheats are active, the safest habit is to keep one save for normal play and another for experimenting. Make a manual save before you open the console, and you can always return to it. If you only want to try one cheat for a minute, reloading the save afterwards resets every cheat, as Rockstar describes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you open the cheat console in GTA 5 on PC?

Press the tilde key (~) while you are in control of your character in a single-player game. Type the cheat and press Enter, then close the console.

What is the invincibility cheat on PC?

The PC code for invincibility is PAINKILLER. Type it in the console in story mode.

Do GTA 5 cheats work in GTA Online?

No. The cheat codes on this page are for story mode only.

Can I save the game while cheats are on?

Yes. Rockstar says saving is allowed when cheat codes are enabled, although achievements are temporarily disabled.

How do I turn off a cheat?

Enter the same cheat code a second time, which usually works. Reloading a save or rebooting the game resets all cheats.

Why does it say Cheat Denied?

Some cheats are not available during specific parts of the game. Rockstar says the game then shows that message, so try again once you are out of that section.

Where can I find every cheat for PlayStation and Xbox?

See the PlayStation and Xbox guide, which lists the button sequences for both consoles.