Skyrim Codex

moveto Console Command

Documentation and examples for the moveto command in Skyrim.

moveto

World & Movement

Move a selected reference to another reference's location.

ParameterDescription
Destination ReferenceIDrequiredA placed object's reference ID, or the base form ID.

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste moveto command.

Destination Reference

Examples

Here is an example of how to use moveto.

Moves the selected reference to the player's location.

Overview

Teleports the currently selected reference to the location of another reference given by ID, so for example you can summon an NPC to the player. A common pattern is to select an NPC then run moveto player to bring them to you, or prid an NPC and run moveto with your own ref. It is essential for retrieving lost followers or stuck quest characters.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the moveto command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type moveto followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: moveto player. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the moveto command do?

Move a selected reference to another reference's location.

What are the parameters for the moveto command?

The syntax is moveto [destination reference]. It takes one argument: destination reference.

Does the moveto command require any DLC?

No. moveto is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Does using moveto disable Steam achievements?

Opening the console and entering any command, including moveto, disables Steam achievements for the rest of that play session on PC. Reload an earlier save or use an achievement-enabler mod if you still want achievements.