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Server Configuration

The server.properties file controls the core settings of your Minecraft server, such as game mode, difficulty, and spawn protection.

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Accessing the File

  1. Go to the Files tab in your panel.

  2. Locate the file named server.properties.

  3. Click on it to open the built-in text editor.

Common Settings

Here are some of the most frequently changed settings:

Spawn Protection

spawn-protection=16

Determines the radius around the world spawn point where players cannot break blocks. Set this to 0 to disable spawn protection entirely.

Game Mode

gamemode=survival

Sets the default game mode for new players. Options are survival, creative, adventure, or spectator.

Difficulty

difficulty=easy

Sets the difficulty level. Options: peaceful, easy, normal, hard.

PvP (Player vs Player)

pvp=true

Set to true to allow players to hurt each other, or false to disable friendly fire.

Max Players

max-players=20

The maximum number of players allowed on the server at one time.

Applying Changes

After editing the file:

  1. Click Save Content at the bottom right.

  2. Restart your server for the changes to take effect.

Another way of managing/editing the Server Options is through the Server Options editor located at Options tab.

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