Force Load Chunks (Keep Farms Running)

Keep chunks loaded so farms and machines run while you're away. Run: /forceload add ~ ~. Marks the chunk at your position to stay loaded and ticking even when no player is nearby — iron farms, crop farms, and redstone clocks keep working across the whole world. Check what's loaded with /forceload query and undo with /forceload remove. Loaded chunks cost server performance, so force only what you need. Works on Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/forceload add ~ ~

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Stand in the chunk you want to keep active (F3+G shows chunk borders on Java).
Paste the command and press Enter.
The chunk now ticks permanently — remove it later with /forceload remove ~ ~.

Frequently asked questions

Does Force Load Chunks (Keep Farms Running) work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes — the same command works on both Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Force Load Chunks (Keep Farms Running)?

Yes — you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Force Load Chunks (Keep Farms Running) be used in a command block?

Yes — paste the command into a command block and activate it with a button or redstone signal. Remove the leading slash when using a command block.

Does Force Load Chunks (Keep Farms Running) work in multiplayer?

Yes — the command works the same in multiplayer as in singleplayer. Operator permissions may be required depending on your server settings.