Before being able to enter most cheat codes in The Sims 4, you need to enable cheats. This is a simple cheat code that will make sure that all other cheats have the ability to work and work smoothly in the game.
Most beginner sims players are completely unaware of how powerful cheat codes can be, and often miss this step in enabling cheats which really limits the things they can do in game, so I want to make sure everyone knows how to enable cheats in the sims 4.
Why Do I Need To Enable Cheats in The Sims 4?
Cheats are extremely powerful and can be used for so many different factors in the game, but the game doesn’t know your intentions if you don’t enable cheats. You need to let the game engines know that you want to use a cheat code so that it’ll be ready for you.
Not all cheat codes require you to enable your cheat codes, there are some that will just work on their own, but it’s a good practice to just enable cheats every single time you plan to cheat instead.
How to Enable Cheats
For you to be able to enabled cheats in The Sims 4, you need to first hit ctrl + shift + c on your keyboard if you have a PC computer or mac. If you’re playing on console, you need to hit all four shoulder buttons at once. This will open up the cheat dialogue box and allow you to type in the enable cheats code.
Next, you are going to type in testingcheats true or testingcheats on and hit enter. Both of them work and do the exact same thing. This can be a bit confusing for people who are watching sims streamers since everyone uses a different version, but either one works.
If you wish to turn off your cheat codes you can type in testingcheats false or testingcheats off.
Final Thoughts on Sims 4 Enable Cheats
Enabling cheats in the game is super simple, so don’t fret! You can follow the instructions above and enable cheats in the sims 4. You should also check out our entire cheat page to see all the other cheats that can help you play the game!
its not working for me, i just got a new keyboard but I cant enable the side panel to type in cheats. i have no idea how to fix this. and yes, I used to be a good sims 4 cheater until this happened, so I know how to use it
yep me too. just got a new laptop and cant do keyboard shortcuts. pissed off.
I just got a new laptop and when I press ctrl shift c it takes pictures. Have you found the new codes?
Try testingcheats true instead of testingcheats on. That works for me to enable cheats. After it shows ur cheats are enabled then proceed to type in the cheats as they are shown.
I tried putting both in and I know how to do cheats, NEITHER WORKED!!! (P.S. I am on Xbox one) woof woof
SAME
Yeah!
Try testingcheats true
That worked for me and I’m also on Xbox
Neither work for me either, im on pc
If you are on console such as xbox 1 or ps4 it will not work, you have to have PC or mac :/
It worked for me I’m on Xbox 1
It will you have to go in build mode and do it 🙂
Also a panel dosent pop up a text bar does and you have to type in the cheats yourself
Mine says “Unable to execute command”. How can I fix this?
Same.
i think it might not work while youre in the neighbourhood?
Yes, that was the issue. Thanks!
I’m having the same issue someone help
I did this it says cheats are enabled what should I do??
Guys you can also try enablecheats on instead of true if thats not working. Im on PC and it worked for me
Doesn’t work.
Works. It use to be from main menu and now it’s within play on a household.
Guys, it works but if you are on PC u have to go to your settings and click on windowed full screen then you should see the box.