How to use GTA 5 cheat codes on PC and console

You’ve wrapped a heist, ditched the cops, and there’s nothing else left for you to do in GTA 5 (story-wise). So, now what? Well, you could make Los Santos your personal playground and wreak some havoc! Because let’s be real, GTA 5 isn’t just about the story, it’s about mayhem. And nothing screams mayhem louder than a cheat code for invincibility and a chopper falling out of the sky.

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Before starting though, remember the first rule of the GTA cheat club – make sure you’re not in the middle of a mission. Cheats only work during free roam. Plus, some codes won’t trigger if your character is standing on janky terrain.

Now, with that out of the way, here’s your crash course on how to enter and activate cheat codes in GTA 5.

How to use GTA 5 cheats on PC

If you’re rolling with a keyboard and mouse on your PC, here’s how to go full-havoc and activate cheats on GTA 5:

Step 1: Hit the ~ (tilde) key; it opens the in-game console

Step 2: Type in your desired cheat code. Want flaming bullets? Super jump? You got it

Step 3: Smash Enter. A notification pops up just above your mini-map saying it’s go time

Simple, right? It’s like command-line coding, except instead of fixing bugs, you’re causing them.

How to use GTA 5 cheats on console

If you’re playing on a PlayStation or Xbox, you’re going to need some button combo muscle memory. Each cheat is tied to a specific sequence of buttons. Press them fast and in order, and you’re in. Think of it like a secret handshake with the game.

Example? Hit Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle on a PlayStation controller to spawn a Comet. Get it wrong? Just do it again; there’s no cooldown.

How to use cell phone cheats in GTA 5

Whether you’re on PC or console, your in-game cell phone is a hotline to madness. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the phone using Up on the D-Pad (on console) or Arrow Up (on keyboard)

Step 2: Go to Contacts > Dialpad

Step 3: Punch in the cheat code digits, and that’s it!

Pro tip: Save your favorite cheats in Notes (outside the game), so you can just flip back when the urge to wreak havoc hits.

Everything else you should know

Using cheats disables auto-save and blocks mission progress until you reload your last legit save. That means no cheating your way through a heist finale or trying to become Los Santos’ mayor with God mode on. But that’s what makes cheat codes the perfect side quest.

Now that you know how to activate cheats, you may want to know the full list of cheats you can activate. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Check out the story below for the full list of GTA 5 cheat codes.

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With these cheat codes, the GTA world is your oyster. You can spawn luxury rides and heavy-duty trucks, unlock max health and armour, get infinite ammo or explosive punches, slow down time or speed up movement, and so much more!