Most cheat codes in The Sims 4 do not work until you allow them. First you open the console, then you type testingcheats true. Without this command, the Shift + click menus and most locked codes stay disabled. The commands here lay the groundwork for the rest of the archive: Turning cheats on and off, rescuing a stuck Sim, disabling death and clearing the scene for screenshots.
Most codes here need cheats turned on first. See the section on how to open the console.
testingcheats true
testingcheats true
The first command to type after opening the console. Until it runs, most codes and the Shift + click menus stay disabled.
testingcheats false
Turns cheat mode off. Cheats also turn off on their own when you restart the game.
help
Lists the commands the game recognizes in the console. If you are not sure how a command is spelled, check here.
resetsim FirstName LastName
Teleports a Sim who is stuck, will not move or cannot finish an action to the front of their home. The most common fix that needs no restart.
headlineeffects off
Removes the green crystal above your Sim's head and the speech bubbles. The scene is instantly clean for screenshots and videos.
headlineeffects on
Turns the hidden crystal and thought bubbles back on.
hovereffects off
Stops objects from glowing when your mouse moves over them. Also handy for screenshots.
fps on
Shows the frames per second in the corner of the screen. A practical way to find out why the game stutters.
fullscreen
Changes the display mode without going into the graphics settings.
death.toggle false
Disables death, so Sims cannot die in any way. Type death.toggle true to turn it back on.
sims.remove_all_buffs
Removes every emotional effect from the selected Sim. Fixes a Sim who is stuck being sad, angry or embarrassed.