GTA 5’s built-in cheat codes activate gameplay effects in Story Mode, from restoring health and armor to changing the wanted level or spawning certain vehicles. Enter them using the input method supported by your platform: a typed command on PC, a controller sequence, or an in-game phone number on supported editions. Cheats do not work in GTA Online, and while they are active, achievements are temporarily disabled.
What GTA 5 cheats do
Cheat codes switch on specific gameplay effects in single-player Story Mode. Examples include TURTLE for maximum health and armor, TOOLUP for weapons and ammunition, LAWYERUP to lower your wanted level, and PAINKILLER for invincibility. Other codes affect movement or the game world, or spawn selected vehicles. The available effects and their inputs depend on the platform and edition.
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For a PC list of commands and phone numbers, see Vandal’s GTA 5 PC cheats guide. Platform-labeled console sequences and phone options are listed by PC Gamer and GTA BOOM.
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| Platform or method | How to enter a cheat | Availability notes |
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| PC command | Open the in-game command console and type the cheat word. | Use a PC-specific list, such as Vandal’s guide. |
| Controller | Enter the button sequence for the specific PlayStation or Xbox platform. | Sequences differ by platform. Check a platform-labeled list from GTA BOOM or PC Gamer. |
| In-game phone | Open the phone, select its dial pad, enter the corresponding 1-999 number, then place the call. | Phone dialing is supported on some game versions and platforms, not all. GTA BOOM says PS3 and Xbox 360 use button combinations rather than phone cheats. |
Where cheats work—and where they do not
Built-in cheat codes are for Story Mode. They do not work in GTA Online, as noted in the Vandal PC guide and GTA BOOM’s platform guide.
Rockstar says some cheats cannot be activated in particular gameplay areas. Starting a mission disables cheats that were active outside a mission. If an attempt is blocked, the game may show “Cheat Denied: Cannot activate that cheat right now.” The number of codes also depends on the source and platform: Vandal’s guide, updated September 7, 2026, counts 34 built-in gameplay cheats on PC; that figure is specific to its PC list, not a universal count across editions.
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Saving, achievements, and turning cheats off
Rockstar Games Customer Support says, “Saving is allowed when cheat codes are enabled but achievements are temporarily disabled.” The support article was last updated April 28, 2024. In other words, you can save, but achievements are unavailable while cheats are enabled.
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Rockstar says entering the same code again will usually, but not always, turn it off. Reloading a save or rebooting resets all cheats. For the official details, see Rockstar’s guidance on saving and achievements with GTA V cheat codes.
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Can GTA 5 cheats give you money?
No built-in money cheat is listed in Vandal’s PC guide, which says GTA 5 has no built-in code for cash. Cheats can affect other gameplay systems, but do not rely on them to add money to your character.
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