# Do Cheat Codes Disable Achievements and Saves? What to Know Before You Cheat URL: https://byshahid.com/blog/do-cheat-codes-disable-achievements/ App: Cheatly: Game Cheat Codes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheatly-game-cheat-codes/id6807984198) Author: Muhammad Shahid Updated: 2026-10-29 > It depends on the game. In GTA 5, using any cheat disables achievements and trophies for the rest of that session; restart the game to earn them again. In classic GTA games, some cheats can permanently affect your save. Built-in single-player cheat codes will not get you banned, but third-party cheat tools in online games can. Cheat codes are part of the fun of single-player games. But before you type HESOYAM into a 60-hour save, it is worth knowing what cheats can do to your achievements, your save file and your account. I build **Cheatly: Game Cheat Codes**, a free offline cheat code app for iPhone and iPad, and the screenshots here come from it. If you want every code on your phone next to the controller, [get Cheatly on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheatly-game-cheat-codes/id6807984198). ## Do cheats disable achievements and trophies? Many modern games disable achievements when you use cheats, to keep them meaningful. The details differ by game: | Game | What happens | | GTA 5 (story mode) | Achievements and trophies are disabled for the rest of that session. Save and restart the game to earn them again. | | Classic GTA (original PC releases) | These releases predate achievement systems. | | Other games | Varies. Some disable achievements for that save permanently, some only while cheats are on, some not at all. | If achievements matter to you, check how your game handles it before you use any cheat, and use a separate save. ## Can cheats corrupt or break a save? Built-in cheats will not corrupt a save file in the technical sense, but some can **change the game state in ways that persist** after you save. In older GTA games especially, players report effects such as altered stats, changed pedestrians or traffic, or missions becoming hard to complete. To stay safe: - **Keep a clean save** in a separate slot that has never used cheats. - **Use cheats on a copy** of your save, not your main one. - **Avoid saving right after** world-changing cheats. - **Turn toggle cheats off** before saving. _Screenshot: Cheatly shows exactly what each cheat does before you use it._ ## Can cheat codes get me banned? There is an important difference between two very different things: - **Built-in cheat codes in single-player modes**, like those in Cheatly, are features the developers put in the game. They do not get you banned. - **Third-party cheat software, mods or exploits in online games** break the terms of service and are detected by anti-cheat systems. They can get your account banned, and they ruin the game for other players. Cheatly only covers **single-player cheat codes**. Built-in single-player cheats generally do not work in online modes anyway. ## Are cheat codes "cheating"? In a single-player game, it is your experience. Cheats can let you explore a world freely, get past a frustrating mission, replay a favourite game with new toys, or simply have fun. Many developers included cheats for exactly that reason. _Screenshot: Cheatly covers 3,300+ single-player cheats across 84 games, fully offline._ ## Good habits when using cheats - Finish the story once without cheats if you want the intended challenge. - Keep a clean save for achievements. - Use cheats for experiments, sandbox play and replays. - Never use cheat tools in online or competitive modes. For the codes themselves, see [GTA 5 cheats for PC](https://byshahid.com/blog/gta-5-cheats-pc/) and [how to enter cheat codes on every platform](https://byshahid.com/blog/how-to-enter-cheat-codes-pc-playstation-xbox/). More guides you may find useful: - [Cheat Codes vs Trainers vs Mods: What Is the Difference, and What Is Safe?](https://byshahid.com/blog/cheat-codes-vs-trainers-vs-mods/) - [GTA 5 Cheats for PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S: Every Button Code](https://byshahid.com/blog/gta-5-cheats-ps4-ps5-xbox/) - [GTA 4 Cheats: Every Phone Number for Health, Weapons, Wanted Level and Vehicles](https://byshahid.com/blog/gta-4-cheats-phone-numbers/) ## How Cheatly helps - **3,300+ single-player cheats across 84 games**, all stored on your iPhone or iPad. - **Shown the way your platform enters them**: PlayStation and Xbox button chips, copyable PC console text, and in-game phone numbers. - **Search by name or by effect**, such as "wanted" or "helicopter", and filter by category. - **Favourites** for the codes you use every session. - **Read aloud**, so you can enter long combos with the controller in your hands. - **Works offline**, with no account and no sign-up. [Download Cheatly free on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheatly-game-cheat-codes/id6807984198) and stop searching the web mid-game. **Cheatly: Game Cheat Codes** is free on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheatly-game-cheat-codes/id6807984198 ## FAQ ### Do cheats disable achievements in GTA 5? Yes. Using a cheat disables achievements and trophies for the rest of that session. Save and restart the game to earn them again. ### Do cheats permanently disable trophies? It depends on the game. In GTA 5 it lasts for the session only. Other games may disable achievements on that save permanently. ### Can cheat codes corrupt my save? Built-in cheats do not corrupt files, but some change the game state in ways that persist after saving. Keep a clean save in a separate slot. ### Can I get banned for using cheat codes? Not for built-in single-player cheat codes. Using third-party cheat software or exploits in online games can get your account banned. ### Do single-player cheats work online? No. Built-in single-player cheats generally do not work in online modes. ### Should I save after using cheats? Save to a separate slot, and avoid saving straight after world-changing cheats. Turn toggle cheats off before saving. ### Is using cheat codes wrong? In single-player games it only affects your own experience, and developers included many cheats deliberately for fun and experimentation. ### How do I re-enable achievements in GTA 5? Save your game and fully restart it. Achievements work again until you use another cheat. ### Does Cheatly include online cheats or hacks? No. Cheatly only covers built-in single-player cheat codes. ### Is Cheatly an official game app? No. Cheatly is an independent, unofficial reference, not affiliated with or endorsed by any game publisher or console maker. ## Sources - [Rockstar Support: Saving and achievements while using GTA V cheat codes](https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/4ewFY12QOE4O7V1uWDEekt/information-about-saving-and-achievements-while-using-gta-v-cheat-codes) - [Rockstar Support: Issues after using cheat codes](https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/6sa5xpe2WSuHzecJut4tAZ/issues-after-using-cheat-codes) - [Wikipedia: Cheating in video games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheating_in_video_games)