How do I dial a cheat using the in-game cell phone?
Bring out the cell phone by press up on the d-pad on your controller, or by pressing either "T" or "Backspace" on your keyboard. After that go to your contacts list and press either X (for the Xbox version), Square (for the Playstation version) or "Spacebar" (for the PC version) to manually dial a number/activate a cheat.
How do I use the redial function on the cell phone to automatically activate the last cheat I used?
The redial button on the GTA 5 cell phone is "*", on the phone's keypad.
What is the d-pad?
"D-pad" means the directional pad on your console controller.
How do I enter directions on my console controller?
Use the d-pad, not the analog stick.
How do I access the "console" in the PC version of the game to enter cheat codes?
You need to press the tilde key to bring up the console. It is the one in the top left of your keyboard with the ~ symbol on it.
No, you cannot save cheats at all. You must manually enter them each and every time you wish to use them.
If you are using a button combination cheat, try entering it very quickly. If you are attempting to spawn a vehicle, see the question below.
Why is my vehicle spawn cheat not working?
Vehicle spawns sometimes do not work if you are in a small/cramped/enclosed space. Try going somewhere where there is a lot of empty space and a relatively flat surface, and spawning the vehicle you want there.
Can cheat codes be entered during game play?
Yes.
Can cheat codes be entered while the game is paused?
Yes.
Can I use cheats in GTA 5 during a mission?
Some cheats, such as the gravity cheat, spawn vehicles cheats, and the weapons cheats, can be used during missions. However, other cheats, such as the invincibility cheat, cannot. Such cheats will also be automatically disabled if you try and start a mission with them active.
Can I earn Trophies or Achievements while using cheats?
No, the earning of Trophies or Achievements is disabled while cheat codes are active.
When I save my game, will any active cheats be saved too?
No, when you reload or restart your game, any cheats will be removed.
Do you have any demo videos of the cheats being activated and used?
Yes we do! When viewing the relevant cheats page you can click the "Demo Video" link under the relevant cheat, or otherwise click here.
How do I use the slow motion cheat?
You can enter the slow motion cheat up to three times in a row and each time will give you an increase in effect. Then if you enter it for a fourth time, the cheat will be disabled.
How does the change weather cheat work?
The change weather cheat rotates through different effects each time you use it. First is sunny, then clear, cloudy, smoggy, overcast, rainy, thundery, clearing and finally snowing.
How does the slow motion aim cheat work?
You can enter the slow motion aim cheat up to four times in a row and each time will give you an increase in effect. Then if you enter it for a fifth time, the cheat will be disabled.
Can using the cheats get me banned?
No, the cheats were included in GTA 5 by the developers themselves, Rockstar Games. Cheat codes have traditionally been included in most Grand Theft Auto series games and will not get you banned from the game. It is important to note that they only work in the single player story mode of the game. They do not work in GTA Online.
How long does the invincibility cheat last for?
Once activated, the invincibility cheat will last for 5 minutes.
