How to Turn On AutoJump in Minecraft (PC, Mobile & Console)
Minecraft has quite a few biomes and none of them are completely flat. You can create a flat world if you’re interested in building but you will always find there are blocks to jump over.
Jumping isn’t a complicated maneuver in Minecraft. The jump key hops in place, and when combined with movement it helps you traverse 1-block obstacles. (Swimming is separate: you hold jump to rise in water, or press sprint in water to enter the fast “swim” state.)
For some users, having to jump constantly gets tedious. To make it easier, Minecraft allows you to enable auto-jump.
Auto-jump in Minecraft
Auto-jump lets a player automatically “step up” and jump a single block when forward movement is blocked by a 1-block obstacle. (It won’t clear 2-block walls, fences, or gates.) Auto-jump is available in both the Java and Bedrock editions. It’s a global setting (not per-world) and can be toggled from the menus at any time—including from the pause screen.
Notes & limitations: Auto-jump is disabled while sneaking; slabs/stairs already auto-step without a jump; frequent auto-jumps can increase hunger usage during exploration; many parkour/adventure maps recommend turning it off for precision.
1. Enable auto-jump in Minecraft – Keyboard
Auto-jump is a game-wide setting. Follow these steps on PC:
- Open Minecraft.
- Java Edition: Options > Accessibility Settings > toggle Auto-Jump (in recent versions it lives in Accessibility).
Bedrock Edition: Settings > Keyboard & Mouse > toggle Auto-Jump. - You will now automatically jump a 1-block obstacle while holding your forward key.
FYI: In current Java snapshots/versions, Auto-Jump is off by default, so you may need to enable it manually the first time.
2. Enable auto-jump in Minecraft – Controller
Auto-jump works with controllers in Bedrock. Java Edition still doesn’t have native controller support; you can add it via Steam or a third-party mapper, but you’ll enable auto-jump via the keyboard/menu path above.
To enable auto-jump for a controller in Bedrock:
- Connect your Xbox/PlayStation controller to your device.
- Open Minecraft.
- Go to Settings.
- Select Controller.
- Turn the Auto-Jump switch On.
- You will jump automatically when holding forward on the stick.
3. Enable auto-jump in Minecraft – Touch controls
On touch devices (Bedrock on iOS/Android/Windows tablets), you can toggle auto-jump separately for touch input:
- Open Minecraft.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Touch.
- Turn the Auto-Jump switch On.
Accessibility tip (Bedrock): Microsoft maintains an up-to-date overview of where input and accessibility toggles live in the menus—see Accessibility Settings for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
Conclusion
Auto-jump can reduce repetitive key presses and wrist strain during exploration. If you find it hurts precision platforming or combat, pause and toggle it off—settings take effect immediately. While you’re adjusting gameplay options, you might also enjoy experimenting with creative blocks—here’s a guide on how to make terracotta in Minecraft to add vibrant color to your builds.
What’s New in This Update
- Clarified auto-jump behavior and limitations (1-block only; disabled while sneaking; hunger considerations).
- Updated Java menu path (Options → Accessibility Settings → Auto-Jump) and noted that it’s off by default in recent versions.
- Confirmed Bedrock paths for Keyboard & Mouse, Controller, and Touch, with an accessibility reference link.
- Separated swimming mechanics from jumping to avoid confusion (sprint in water to swim).
- Added parkour/precision tip and quick troubleshooting notes.
Last updated: 2025-10-21
