Server Configuration

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

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.