What Are the GTA 5 Cheats for Every Platform?
GTA 5 cheats activate through four input methods: button combos on PlayStation and Xbox, typed console commands on PC, and phone numbers dialed through the in-game phone on next-gen consoles and PC. They work only in story mode free roam, not in GTA Online. Entering a cheat disables achievements and trophies for the current session until you reload a clean save. No code exists for unlimited money in GTA 5. Most cheats turn off when you enter the same code a second time. Weather and slow motion cycle through different states instead. Playing the older games too? See the full GTA 3 cheat codes.
AboutGTA tested each code below across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC before publishing this list.
Which GTA 5 Cheats Are Worth Using First?
Five cheats cover most player needs: invincibility, full health and armor, all weapons, wanted level control, and a fast-travel helicopter. Players want quick access to these without scrolling through a full platform breakdown.
| Cheat | Effect | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Invincibility | 5 minutes of god mode | 1-999-724-654-5537 |
| Max Health & Armor | Full restore | 1-999-887-853 |
| Weapons | Full weapon set with ammo | 1-999-8665-87 |
| Lower Wanted Level | Removes one star per use | 1-999-5299-3787 |
| Spawn Buzzard | Armed helicopter | 1-999-289-9633 |
The phone codes above run on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. This page lists button combos for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S only. Next in the series? Check what counts for 100% in San Andreas.
How Do You Enter GTA V Cheats on Each Platform?
GTA 5 accepts cheats through three input methods depending on platform. PlayStation and Xbox players enter a D-pad button combo during free roam. PC players open the console and type a word. PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S, and PC players can also dial a phone number through the in-game phone as a fourth option.
Timing matters more than most players expect. The game drops a button combo if two inputs land more than roughly half a second apart, so slow or hesitant entry is the most common reason a combo fails on the first try. Type the input at a steady, quick pace rather than pausing between directions and face buttons.
The table below lists every cheat with its input across all four methods in one place, so you don’t need to cross-reference four separate lists. Cheats do not give money in GTA Online. For real income, read our guide on earning solo in GTA Online.
GTA 5 Master Cheat Table (All Platforms)
| Cheat | Phone Number | PC Command | PS Combo (short) | Xbox Combo (short) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invincibility | 1-999-724-654-5537 | PAINKILLER | Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle | Right, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Left, A, Y |
| Max Health & Armor | 1-999-887-853 | TURTLE | Circle, L1, Triangle, R2, X, Square, Circle, Right, Square, L1, L1, L1 | B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, Right, X, LB, LB, LB |
| Weapons | 1-999-8665-87 | TOOLUP | Triangle, R2, Left, L1, X, Right, Triangle, Down, Square, L1, L1, L1 | Y, RT, Left, LB, A, Right, Y, Down, X, LB, LB, LB |
| Lower Wanted Level | 1-999-5299-3787 | LAWYERUP | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left | RB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left |
| Spawn Buzzard | 1-999-289-9633 | BUZZOFF | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle | B, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y |
| Explosive Melee | 1-999-4684-2637 | HOTHANDS | Right, Left, X, Triangle, R1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L2 | Right, Left, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT |
| Slow Motion | 1-999-756-966 | SLOWMO | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, Square, R2, R1 | Y, Left, Right, Right, X, RT, RB |
| Change Weather | 1-999-625-348-7246 | MAKEITRAIN | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X |
Each cheat toggles off by entering the identical input again, which the disable section below covers in full.
Does GTA 5 Have a Money Cheat?
No code exists for unlimited money in GTA 5 story mode or GTA Online. Players search for a money cheat more than almost any other GTA 5 query, and the honest answer stays no across every platform and every version of the game.
Story mode offers a legitimate workaround instead of a cheat. Save Lester’s assassination missions for later in the campaign, then invest in the linked stocks before triggering each hit, since the market shift after each mission multiplies your return. Grand Theft Auto Online has no equivalent legal shortcut, and hacks or mod menus carry a real ban risk from Rockstar’s anti-cheat systems.
What Happens When You Combine Multiple GTA 5 Cheats?
Stacking cheats works for most combinations without conflict. Invincibility paired with explosive melee attacks runs cleanly, letting you punch through crowds while staying immune to retaliation. Super jump combined with invincibility also removes fall damage entirely, since the invincibility effect overrides the landing impact that would otherwise cost health.
A few combinations do interact. Slow motion and slow motion aim stack their effects rather than canceling out, which can make aiming feel sluggish if you activate both at once. Moon gravity combined with fast run produces unpredictable movement, since the two systems calculate physics differently and the game doesn’t fully reconcile them.
Why Do GTA 5 Cheats Stop Working Mid-Game?
GTA 5 cheats fail for six identifiable reasons. Story mode cheats don’t work in GTA Online, so switching modes without noticing is the top cause. Missions and pastimes block several cheats, including invincibility, and some codes turn off automatically once a mission starts. Cheats do not work in GTA Online, but the weekly Lucky Wheel gives a free car.
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Playing in GTA Online | Switch to story mode free roam |
| Inside a mission or pastime | Leave the mission first |
| Wrong platform code | Match the code to your exact platform |
| Combo entered too slowly | Re-enter at a steady, quick pace |
| No room for a vehicle spawn | Move to an open area |
| Session already affected by earlier cheats | Reload a clean save |
Vehicle spawn cheats need open space to work. A tight garage or narrow street blocks the spawn point entirely, so move somewhere open before entering a vehicle code a second time.
How Do You Turn Off GTA 5 Cheats?
Most GTA 5 cheats disable by entering the identical code a second time. The game flags your current session the moment you activate any cheat, which is the mechanism behind the achievement lock, and that flag stays active regardless of how many cheats you toggle on or off afterward.
Weather and slow motion cycle through multiple states rather than switching off in one step, so you may need to repeat the code several times before the effect fully clears. Reloading a clean save from before you used any cheat remains the only way to restore achievement and trophy tracking for that session.
How Do You Unlock the Duke O’Death, Kraken, and Dodo Cheats?
Three vehicle cheats require completing a random event before their phone code activates. The Duke O’Death unlocks after finishing the Duel event, found by stealing the car near the gas station around Route 68 and losing the pursuers that chase you afterward.
The Kraken submarine unlocks after completing the Wildlife Photography Challenge, which needs Snapmatic photos of all 20 animal species in the game. The Dodo seaplane unlocks after the Sea Plane random event, located in the cove east of the Alternate Farms near RON Winds. Once unlocked, each vehicle spawns permanently through its phone code for the rest of that save file.
Are GTA 5 Cheats Different on GTA 6?
GTA 6 has no confirmed cheat system as of Rockstar’s current announcements, since the studio hasn’t detailed post-launch mechanics for the game. Confirmed details so far, including platform availability and story scope, live in our GTA 6 release date coverage, updated as Rockstar shares more.
GTA 6 Cheat systems in past titles carried forward from one game to the next with adjusted inputs, so a similar phone-and-combo system for GTA 6. This is our expectation, not a Rockstar announcement.
GTA 5 Cheats FAQ
Do GTA 5 cheats work in GTA Online?
No. GTA 5 cheats only function in single-player story mode. Using cheats, hacks, or mod menus in GTA Online risks a Rockstar ban.
Will cheats disable achievements or trophies permanently?
No. Cheats disable achievements and trophies for the current session only. Reloading a clean save from before you used any cheat restores tracking.
Do GTA 5 cheats still work after a game update?
Yes, in nearly every case. Rockstar has kept the core cheat list stable across console generations, with the Expanded & Enhanced additions layered on top rather than replacing existing codes.
Does a cheat carry over if you transfer a save from PS4 to PS5?
Cheat effects themselves don’t carry over, since they’re session-based and reset on load. Unlocked vehicles from random events, including the Duke O’Death and Kraken, do carry over with the save file.
Has Rockstar ever patched out a GTA 5 cheat code?
We have not found a case where Rockstar removed a cheat code. New codes have been added for current-gen versions, but the original list has stayed intact.
How do you enter GTA 5 cheats on PS4 or PS5?
Enter the button combo with the d-pad during free roam, at a steady quick pace, and watch for the on-screen confirmation message.
Why aren’t my GTA 5 cheats working?
The most common causes are playing in GTA Online instead of story mode, being inside a mission, or entering the combo too slowly. Switch to free roam and re-enter the code at a consistent pace.
GTA 5 Cheats: What to Try First
Start with the phone codes from the shortlist above, since they work across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC without memorizing a single button combo. Save your game before testing any cheat, and reload that clean save whenever you want achievements and trophies active again.
AboutGTA keeps this list current as Rockstar issues updates, and tracks how the cheat system compares to what’s known about the next entry in our GTA 6 characters coverage.
