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The Settings page provides access to your server’s core configuration files, allowing you to customize gameplay, performance, and behavior without needing to edit files manually.

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Server Properties Overview

  • Basic Settings
  • World Settings
  • Performance
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Access Settings

Navigate to the Settings tab in your server panel
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Core Configuration

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Server Name
string
default:"A Minecraft Server"
The name displayed in server lists and MOTD
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MOTD
string
default:"A Minecraft Server"
Message shown to players in the server list
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Max Players
number
default:"20"
Maximum number of concurrent players
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Game Mode
select
default:"survival"
Default game mode: survival, creative, adventure, spectator
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Apply Changes

Click Save and restart your server for changes to take effect
Most setting changes require a server restart to apply

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Game-Specific Settings

  • Minecraft Java
  • Minecraft Bedrock
  • Other Games

Online Mode

online-mode=true
# Requires premium Minecraft accounts
# Set to false for cracked servers

Spawn Settings

spawn-protection=16
allow-nether=true
allow-flight=false
Key Settings
generate-structures=true
spawn-monsters=true
spawn-animals=true
spawn-npcs=true
level-type=minecraft\:normal
Network Options
server-port=25565
query.port=25565
enable-query=false
enable-rcon=false

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Advanced Configuration

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Performance Optimization

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View Distance Tuning

Low Population

Recommended
view-distance=12
simulation-distance=8
Better performance for fewer players

High Population

Recommended
view-distance=8
simulation-distance=6
Optimized for many concurrent players
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Entity Management

Entity Limits
max-world-size=29999984
entity-broadcast-range-percentage=100
max-entity-cramming=24
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Network Optimization

Network Settings
network-compression-threshold=256
player-idle-timeout=0
max-tick-time=60000

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Security Settings

  • Authentication
  • Anti-Grief
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Online Mode

Security Options
online-mode=true
prevent-proxy-connections=false
Only disable online-mode if you understand the security implications
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Whitelist

Player Control
white-list=false
enforce-whitelist=false
Enable whitelist for private servers

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Resource Packs & Data Packs

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Resource Pack Configuration

Resource Pack Settings
resource-pack=
resource-pack-sha1=
resource-pack-prompt=
require-resource-pack=false
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Data Pack Settings

Data Pack Options
initial-enabled-packs=vanilla
initial-disabled-packs=
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Upload Instructions

  • Resource Packs
  • Data Packs
  1. Upload the resource pack ZIP to your server
  2. Set resource-pack to the download URL
  3. Generate SHA1 hash for verification
  4. Restart server to apply

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Configuration Templates

  • Survival Server
  • Creative Server
  • Minigame Server
  • Hardcore Server
Survival Configuration
gamemode=survival
difficulty=normal
pvp=true
spawn-monsters=true
spawn-animals=true
generate-structures=true
allow-flight=false
max-players=50
view-distance=10

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Troubleshooting Settings

Common Issues:
  • Invalid property values
  • Syntax errors in configuration
  • Conflicting settings
Solutions:
  1. Check server logs for error messages
  2. Reset to default configuration
  3. Validate property syntax
  4. Remove conflicting plugins/mods
Symptoms:
  • Low TPS (ticks per second)
  • Player lag
  • High resource usage
Solutions:
  • Reduce view distance
  • Lower simulation distance
  • Limit entity spawning
  • Optimize world generation settings
Problems:
  • Can’t connect to server
  • Authentication failures
  • Proxy connection errors
Solutions:
  • Verify port settings
  • Check online-mode configuration
  • Review firewall settings
  • Test with different clients

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Best Practices

Backup Before Changes

Always backup your server before making significant configuration changes

Test Incrementally

Make one change at a time to identify what causes issues

Monitor Performance

Watch server performance after configuration changes

Document Changes

Keep notes on what settings work best for your server
Pro Tip: Use the /gamerule command in-game for temporary testing before making permanent configuration changes.