# How to Enable Creative and Debug Mode on Your 7 Days to Die Server (/docs/7-days-to-die/creative-debug)



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7 Days to Die has several cheat/debug tools useful for building, testing, and server administration.

Creative Menu [#creative-menu]

The Creative Menu gives access to every item and block in the game at maximum quality.

Enable via Console [#enable-via-console]

Run in the server **Console** or press F1 in-game:

```
cm
```

Then press **U** to open the Creative Menu. Items spawn directly into your inventory.

Enable for All Players via Config [#enable-for-all-players-via-config]

In `serverconfig.xml`:

```xml
<property name="BuildCreate" value="true" />
```

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Setting `BuildCreate` to `true` flags the server as **"Modded"** in the server browser and enables creative mode for everyone.

Debug Mode [#debug-mode]

Debug Mode unlocks additional development tools and movement abilities.

Enable via Console [#enable-via-console-1]

```
dm
```

Debug Mode Controls [#debug-mode-controls]

| Key     | Function                                                                                    |
| ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **G**   | Toggle God Mode (invincibility)                                                             |
| **H**   | Toggle Fly Mode (noclip flight)                                                             |
| **Q**   | Additional debug options                                                                    |
| **F6**  | Open the **Entity Spawn Menu** — spawn up to 25 zombies, animals, NPCs, or vehicles at once |
| **ESC** | Debug options appear on the right side of the pause menu                                    |

Individual Commands [#individual-commands]

These work independently without enabling full Debug Mode:

| Command                | Effect                                                   |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| `god`                  | Toggle invincibility                                     |
| `ghost`                | Toggle invisibility + noclip flight (zombies ignore you) |
| `creativemenu` or `cm` | Toggle Creative Menu                                     |
| `debugmenu` or `dm`    | Toggle Debug Mode                                        |

Permission Requirements [#permission-requirements]

* You must be an admin (permission level 0 or 1) to use these commands on a multiplayer server
* See [Admin Setup](/docs/7-days-to-die/admin-setup) to grant admin access
* The `cm` and `dm` commands require `ConsoleCommands` permission

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Admin Setup & Permissions](/docs/7-days-to-die/admin-setup)
* [Spawning Items & Entities](/docs/7-days-to-die/spawn-commands)
* [Command Reference](/docs/7-days-to-die/command-reference)