• EssentialsX – Simply put the EssentialsX plugin is a must have for any server in Minecraft. It is going to be the plugin that allows for all basic commands that anyone needs in order to have common actions taken by both players and the creators. Some of the functions include kits, teleportation access, monetary systems, tying a command to a sign, and so much more. There are going to be many actions within a server that are covered under this single plugin. It is often where most people start when creating something new and it has proven to continue to create success and quality game play for many people.
• Vault – While Vault does not have any in game use on your server, it is going to be one of the plugins that you will need in order to have everything on the back end running smoothly. There are several front facing plugins that need Vault in order to continue to function properly for the players to use all of the perks without difficulty or failure. Vault is also responsible for being the connector or bridge between other plugins. It closes gaps between several plugins and allows them to work hand in hand much more efficiently and smoothly than if you were to avoid having Vault installed.
• LuckPerms – If you want to have a server with a ranking system where each rank has its own perks and abilities then LuckPerms is going to be a key plugin for you to have. There can be several benefits to having ranks in your server, whether that is just for fun or you want to create a monetary system in which one can pay for a rank then this plugin is going to help you out tremendously. Without LuckPerms it is going to be impossible to have commands that interact with an action taken by the player. Ranks can make a server much more interesting to play and create a competitive aspect that otherwise might be hard to achieve.

• ClearLagg – It can be a very difficult issue to deal with lag in your server. Both managing and monitoring it can be a feat that requires a lot of time and attention. While it may be something that every server deals with it isn’t something that you have to put up with. Having ClearLagg allows for you to have a system that both watches over lag spikes and attempts to clear it before it is ever an issue that you would have to deal with yourself.
• CoreProtect – While it is unfortunate, it is unavoidable that you are going to encounter griefers and people who want to destroy your server. With CoreProtect you are able to counteract the griefers by having the ability to roll back your server to a point in time before the destruction occurred. This plugin keeps a detailed log with times listed so that you can know the exact location and time in which someone blew something up or broke an object. Once you know the time it happened you are then able to use the other feature to travel back in time to before the griefer let loose and restore any damages made.
• WorldGuard and WorldEdit – These two plugins work well together and are often used in the same locations in your server. WorldEdit allows for the quick creation of large buildings and structures. It can be time consuming creating a new server and having this editing tool cuts that time in half. It allows you to use commands to fill spaces and build at a much faster pace. The WorldGuard plugin is then used on those spaces and allows you to create boundaries for where players are and are not allowed to roam. If there is a space that is off limits having WorldGuard allows you to cut off complete access, creating an invisible barrier to that part of the realm.

• VotingPlugin Voting Reward – Having a voting system is beneficial to both you and the players. Voting allows for the community to express their beliefs about your server and help them to voice any concerns they may have. Voting is a fair system that benefits the players since they are able to get something out of their vote and for the creator since you are then able to understand what the general consensus is on something. Having the reward system set up as well encourages people to vote in order to get something in return as well.
• NoCheatPlus – While again it is upsetting it is a fact that there are those who want to cheat and not play on your server fairly. Having a plugin that combats cheats and enacts consequences immediately is going to save you a lot of time. Trying to monitor every player yourself and make sure they aren’t causing distress to other players by not playing fair, NoCheatPlus does all the grunt work for you and picks up on this type of activity and puts an end to it.

Creating a Minecraft server is something that allows for endless creation and possibilities for success. However, it is important to make sure that you are prepared for any and all situations you might find yourself in while creating something like a server. There are countless plugins and tools at your fingertips to make the process much smoother and efficient for you. In this case there are so many helpful plugins it can be tough to know which ones are going to be necessary and which ones are going to be for fun. The several discussed today were ones that have proven to be very useful in the Minecraft community and allow for quick and safe servers that are going to provide the players with a high-quality product that they can enjoy and play daily. 

BungeeCord was first released by Spigot in October of 2012, with more stable releases coming out in 2013.

What BungeeCord does is allow many individual Minecraft servers to be linked together via a proxy server. A player is able to login on the main proxy server (usually called a “hub”), and from there on seamlessly “teleport” to, and play on, any other server on the network.

Why Make A BungeeCord Server?

An average Minecraft server can hold ten to twenty players per gigabyte of RAM, depending on plugins, map size, and CPU power.

Having a multi-server network allows more players to join simultaneously, thus allowing server owners to limitlessly expand their communities. It also offers great redundancy, as any one back-end server may fail at any time, but the hub and all other servers will still be accessible to the public. BungeeCord is how major server networks like Hypixel (Try using /bungee In-Game!) can have tens of thousands of players online, without any significant crashing, lagging, or downtime issues.

Creating And Configuring A BungeeCord Server

Creating a BungeeCord server is extremely simple. The first step of course, is to download the .jar executable. After that, you can treat it like your normal Spigot or Bukkit server jar – If you haven’t used a server jar before, check out our guide on creating Minecraft servers.

Configuration is a bit more involved than that. The official BungeeCord wiki is a great resource for that, but for a quicker start, check out this 10-minute YouTube tutorial.

BungeeCord Alternatives

There are two alternatives to BungeeCord, Waterfall and Velocity Proxy.

Waterfall is a fork of BungeeCord, that claims to offer better stability, more features and better scalability. It is fully compatible with PaperMC, a high-performance Spigot fork.

Velocity is also compatible with PaperMC, SpongeVanilla, Fabric, and up to Forge 1.12.

References

1. https://ci.md-5.net/job/BungeeCord/changes
2. https://www.spigotmc.org/wiki/about-bungeecord/
3. https://shockbyte.com/billing/knowledgebase/8/How-Many-Players-Can-I-Host-with-My-Plan.html
4. https://hypixel.net/threads/question-for-minecraft-devs-bungee-waterfall-velocity-on-hypixel.4599407/#:~:text=Nyxw%20said%3A-,I%20heard%20they%20used%20Velocity%20or%20Waterfall,You%20can%20literally%20use%20/bungee%20to%20receive%20data.,-C
5. https://github.com/PaperMC/Waterfall
6. https://velocitypowered.com/wiki/users/server-compatibility/

To place the block, you need to be opped and in creative mode. You’re able to give yourself a command block by executing this command (“give {IGN} minecraft:command_block”) in your server console, or in-game.

How to enable command blocks on your server

1. Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left click on the panel that says “Config Files”.
2. Click on “Server Settings”, which should be at the top of the page.
3. Scroll through the list of the settings untill you find the option “Enable Command Blocks”.
4. Set the setting to “Enabled” and click save at the bottom.
5. You will have to restart your server for all changes to go into effect.

Those steps are slightly different if you host your server on your own computer. If that’s the case, you’ll need to:

1. Locate and open the server.properties file.
2. Find the line that contains “enable-command-block=false”.
3. Change it to “enable-command-block=true“.
4. Save the file and restart your server.

How to disable command blocks on your server

1. Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left click on the panel that says “Config Files”.
2. Click on “Server Settings”, which should be at the top of the page.
3. Scroll through the list of the settings till you find the option “Enable Command Blocks”.
4. Set the setting to “Disabled” and click save at the bottom.
5. You will have to restart your server for all changes to go into effect.

Those steps are slightly different if you host your server on your own computer. If that’s the case, you’ll need to:

1. Locate and open the server.properties file.
2. Find the line that contains “enable-command-block=true”.
3. Change it to “enable-command-block=false“.
4. Save the file and restart your server.

How To Make A Server Logo

Most artists usually sketch out their design first. Then, they’ll scan it and draw it on their computer by using their sketch as a reference.

Software To Make A Logo Yourself

Free Options

If you’re talented at graphic design, there is free and amazing software out there such as GIMP and PAINT.NET, that you’re able to install and use for free.

If you don’t need as many features, some websites will do a similar kind of job, without the need of installing any software on your computer. Sites such as Pixlr are great to use and are amazing for the price of nothing.

Paid Options

If you’re more advanced, it’s certainly worth purchasing software such as Adobe’s Photoshop or Illustrator. If you can work with vectors, Illustrator may be more fit for the job, but both are amazing for making icons.

Get It Made By A Professional

There are artists out there that sell their work online. You may find these artists on forums such as MC-Market or MC-Trades. You can either buy premade art, which is usually found in the “Resources” section, or you can find an artist to make you an exclusive server logo, in one of the Media & GFX design sub-forums.

Other than that, websites like WoodPunchGraphics provide easy-to-use templates specifically for Minecraft servers, which you can put together to create a pretty logo. Prices can range anywhere from really low to really high, depending on the quality and complexity of the server logo you’re looking for.

How To Set Your Server-Icon

1. Make sure your logo is named “server-icon” and it is in a “.png” format (“server-icon.png”) – otherwise it will not work. Also, make sure the icon’s width and height are exactly 64 pixels.
2. Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left-click on the panel that says “File Manager”.
3. Go to the top where it says “Upload” and then “File”.
4. Select your icon and upload it.
5. Then restart your server to save the changes.

If you host your server locally, you will simply have to place your logo in your server directory – Just make sure its name and size are as described in step 1 above.

If you’re comfortable with the technical aspects and plan to run a dedicated server from your home computer, then you can opt-out of hosting, which essentially makes it free to run. However, if you’re looking at a home-hosted server, you should consider Minecraft Realms. They can cost about $7.99 per month and will relieve you of the burden of keeping the server online and setting it up. This is a simple route if you plan to keep your server small with only you and a handful of friends. If you prefer to have the security and assistance associated with remote hosting services, you can expect to absorb the monthly cost of hosting plans.

Minecraft Server Cost Calculator

We’ve put together this cost calculator to help you get a better idea of what your server’s setup cost will be.

Recurring hosts (hosting)

Keep in mind there are two versions of Minecraft: Java and Bedrock. The version you decide to play will affect the cost of your Minecraft server. Consider the users you intend to play with and understand that Java and Bedrock users will not be able to play together on the same server. If you intend to play with both versions, then you’ll require two separate servers for each of them to run on.

The primary version of Minecraft that’s most often used is Java, which means you’ll need a PC that runs Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Apple’s macOS. The Bedrock version of Minecraft runs on Windows 10, gaming consoles, Apple TV, Amazon’s Fire TV, and tablets. If you’re planning to incorporate modded platforms, you’re better off choosing Java edition, as the Bedrock version doesn’t support mods.

Depending on the provider you choose for remote hosting, which is the best option for most users, the price per month can be as low as $10.00 for 2GB RAM. 2GB is sufficient for most basic servers and mod packs. Some of the most popular options include 4GB RAM or 5GB RAM, which comes out to $15.00 to $20.00 per month. To operate confidently without lagging, and maintain an uninterrupted gaming experience for all users, remote hosting is the way to go.

Setup Costs

The most cost-effective option (AKA free) is to do it yourself. This is especially simple for the initial server setup and configuration. However, you do have the option of purchasing a pre-made setup for about $30.00, which would include pre-configured plugins, permissions and commands. You can also obtain pre-made maps at about $15.00 each. For custom server setups, you’re looking at around $200.00.

If you have a more generous budget, you can hire a building team to create your map, including interiors, exteriors, terraforming, and all the goods. Expect to pay around $300.00 to $400.00, depending on requirements and complexity.

You can find tons of free plugins for your Minecraft server online. For example, Shockbyte provides you with a list of free plugins, along with an installation guide to simplify the process for you. The only caveat is you need to be running Spigot or CraftBukkit as your server type. You can also find premium plugins that range from $10.00 to $20.00 per plugin.

When it comes to custom plugins, you’ll likely need to connect with a developer who has their own rates and fees to make something for you. Expect to pay around $75.00 for a custom-coded plugin, depending on complexity. But first, be sure the plugin isn’t already available. If a plugin doesn’t have all the features you need, it’s best to connect with the developer of the plugin versus going out and hiring someone else to work on it.

Graphics Advertisement, Staff Members

When it comes to graphics, you can create your own for free, but if you’d like a more professional-looking logo, you can expect to pay around $180.00 for it alongside a server icon. If you’d like an animated video trailer, expect to pay between $100.00 to $150.00.

You can advertise for free through Facebook groups and forums, like minecraftforum.net. If you have the budget to pour into marketing, you can pay for Facebook ads, or go through Discord, to get your name out there.

For $300.00, you can get a sponsored slot on a Minecraft server list for about a week. Or you can use those funds for a YouTuber shoutout. If you want to go big, you can shell out $1k for a sponsored listing on a mid to large server list for the span of 15 days to a month.

You can easily set up a website for free, but if you’re looking for a premium server-shop and forums, you’ll need to consider the $18.00 per month cost for Tebex – Along with a XenForo license, that allows you to create forums (an additional $185.00).

If you’re going to be building out your Minecraft server to encompass a huge pool of players, you may need to incorporate staff payment rates into your overall budget. Competent server managers, administrators, and moderators are usually never free. If you reach this point, you can negotiate an hourly rate you are comfortable with to accomplish the tasks you set forth.

How To Allocate More RAM On A Paid Hosting Plan

Usually, if you’re buying a server through a host, they limit you on the RAM that you’re able to use when purchasing your server. You usually can find the specific limitation on the server by going to your billing panel on the hosting site you bought on or is said in your game panel. To allocate more RAM, you will simply have to ask your host to upgrade you to a bigger hosting plan.

How To Allocate More RAM On A Self-Hosted Minecraft Server

This is quite different than allocating RAM through a paid hosting site and can be quite difficult if you don’t understand the limitations and the script that is needed. Fortunately, we have the exact scripts needed listed below, breaking it down for you to fully understand.

Please note: Be aware of your machine’s maximum RAM limitations!

1. Locate your Minecraft server startup file (usually start.bat, or another .bat file in Windows)
2. Open the file in an editor such as notepad, and replace the startup line with this; java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar spigot.jar pause (Where “spigot.jar” should be replaced with your Minecraft server’s jar filename)
3. The first -Xms1G defines the minimum RAM used for the server (1GB in this case) and the second -Xmx2G defines the maximum amount of RAM your server can use, which is 2GB in this case.

Limitations

Be aware that you shouldn’t exceed your PC’s installed RAM, leaving some room for Windows and other applications to operate in the background. For instance, if you have a computer with 8GB of RAM, it is recommended that you don’t exceed 6 or 7 GB of RAM allocated to your server. Even less if you also plan to use your computer for other tasks (like playing Minecraft or browsing the internet) at the same time.

If your machine or/and OS is a 32-bit system, the maximum size of RAM that can be allocated is 1.4 to 1.6 GB. This will be a bit of an issue having a Minecraft server run on it since the minimum recommended RAM for a server is 2-3GB. Go through the steps below to check if your system is 32 or 64 bit.

How To Check If Your System Is 32 Or 64 Bit

Windows

1. Open up a command prompt window as an administrator. 
2. Type in “wmic os get osarchitecture” and hot enter.
3. It should return “OSArchitecture 64-bit” if you’re running a 64-bit system, or “OSArchitecture 32-bit” if you’re running a 32-bit system.

Linux

1. Locate your terminal or ssh console.
2. Type in “uname -i”.
3. If it returns “x86_64”, then you are running a 64-bit installation. If it returns “i368”, then you are running a 32-bit installation.

Local Hosting

Setting up a locally hosted server takes a bit of effort and time if it is your first time doing this. You will need a powerful desktop system to get good performance. Follow he step-by-step instructions below carefully;

Creating and starting the server

1. First, you will need to make sure you’ve installed the latest version of Java. You’re able to download it at java.com. (To check you’re on the latest version, open up the command prompt as administrator and enter “java -version”.)
2. Find a place where you’d like to put your Minecraft files. We suggest creating a folder in “Documents” or “Desktop”. It’s up to you where ever you wish to create it.
3. Now that you have created that folder, Install whichever Minecraft server jar you wish to use – There is a comparison illustrating the differences between Mojang’s software, CraftBukkit, and Spigot down below.
4. Open up Notepad and create a new file. In it, type “java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar {jar file name}.jar”, where {jar file name}.jar is the name of your server jar (For spigot, that would probably be spigot.jar). When created, save that file in your server folder – Make sure, however, you save it as a .bat instead of .txt (start.bat for example).
5. Double click to run it, and you should have a running Minecraft server!
6. You will need to follow some additional steps like accepting the EULA – Just do what the command prompt tells you to do.

The “-Xmx1024M -Xms1024M” piece of code mentioned above refers to the amount of RAM your server is going to use. Simply put, the more RAM you allocate to your server, the more players and plugins it’s gonna be able to handle. If you find your server struggling, you can always allocate more RAM.

You can now access your server on the PC it’s running on using the IP “localhost“, or “127.0.0.1” – Other people won’t be able to access it before you make it public:

Making your server public

If you followed the steps above, you should’ve created a server successfully. If you want to make your server accessible to other players around the world, you will need to enable port forwarding on your router.

1. Login to your router’s admin panel. 
2. Navigate to your router’s port forwarding section.
3. Create an incoming and outgoing port forward entry in your router for port 25565 (Both TCP and UDP). This is the default Minecraft server port.
4. Test that your ports are forwarded correctly.

Keep in mind some Internet Service Providers may block port 25565 by default. If that’s the case, you can try configuring your server to use another port in the server.properties file. If those ports are still blocked, your best choice is going to be paid hosting.

Paid Hosting

If you got a headache just reading about command prompts and port forwarding, server hosting is just what you’re looking for. A small 1-2GB RAM server is generally pretty cheap nowadays and is going to save you a lot of trouble setting up and configuring your server.

1. Find a host that suits you. There are hundreds of hosting sites, whether you’re more focused on getting a bargain, great support, or a super-fast server to handle a ton of players.
2. Set up a payment option. Usually, hosts will have different payment options with varying degrees of discounts; monthly, semi-monthly, and annually.
3. After payment, you should have your server entirely set up, almost instantly. If there are any issues with this, you can contact your host’s support team, they should be able to help you out.

Difference between Mojang’s software, Spigot, and CraftBukkit

All server software is based on Mojang’s original server jar (aka “Vanilla”). However, Mojang’s software tends to eat up a lot of server resources and doesn’t support any additional plugins.

CraftBukkit is quite a popular alternative. It is known for its ability to run CraftBukkit plugins, fixing certain Vanilla errors, bugs, and exploits. But it is far less optimized than Spigot is.

Spigot is perhaps the most widely used server software, and what we’d recommend you get started with. It offers hundreds of improvements and optimizations and uses RAM and CPU much more efficiently than CraftBukkit.

Additionally, there are also options such as Paper, and modpacks such as Tekkit – It may be worth looking into such options if you’re looking to create something more unique.

Minecraft Realms

Minecraft realms are another option that allows you to play with others, albeit quite different from a conventional server. Realms were introduced by the game developers in 2014 and are not so popular due to their limitations. You’re only able to have up to ten friends play on a realm at a time, and you can’t install any plugins or mods.

Local Hosting

Setting up a locally hosted server takes some time and effort if it is your first time doing this, but the instructions below will help you get through every step. Follow each one carefully to complete the process of setting up a locally hosted server on your desktop system.

Creating and starting the server

1. Download the server files that are provided from the official Minecraft website.
2. Find a place where you would like to put your Minecraft files. We suggest creating a folder in “Documents” or “Desktop”. It’s up to you where you decide to create it.
3. Now that you have created that folder, run the “bedrock_server.exe” file. Edit the “server.properties” to your liking if you wish to change any settings.
4. You should have started your Minecraft server. You can now join it from your computer using “localhost” or “127.0.0.1” as your IP and “19132” as your port. If you want others to join you, keep on reading.

Making your server public

If you followed the steps above, you should’ve created a bedrock server successfully. If you want to make your server so other players around the world can join it, you’ll need to go through a process called port forwarding.

1. Login to your router’s admin panel. 
2. Navigate to the port forwarding section.
3. Create the port forward entries in your router. You need to allow two-way communication for port 19132 UDP.
4. Test that your ports are forwarded correctly, and find out what your public IP is so that others can join you.

Paid Hosting

Paid hosting is quite different from a locally hosted server and is going to cost more money depending on how much RAM you require, and the host you choose to buy from (We recommend Shockbyte). In return you save yourself the headaches of setting things up and, should you face any issues, a support team should be able to help.

When purchasing, make sure you are purchasing a Bedrock Edition Server, not a Java Edition Server!

1. How do you find the host that suits your needs? It may sound tricky because there are hundreds of hosting sites out there, but it’s worth looking around. Find one that’s within your budget and the amount of ram that fits what you need for your server.
2. You can usually choose payment plan options like monthly or annually – make sure to select whichever is most convenient for you!
3. After your payment goes through, your server should quickly come online – You can join it immediately or start changing settings on your host’s admin panel. If any issues arise, their support team should be able to help.

Why Do You Need to Whitelist Your Minecraft Server?

It is important to have a whitelist if you plan to create a private server. This will allow players that you have added to the whitelist to connect to your server. Anyone else that tries to connect to your server will be blocked, thereby keeping your server secure and private. This is important for safety reasons because, even though you’re the only one that is expected to know the IP address, your friends may sometimes give out your IP address to others that may want access to your server.

Options for Whitelisting your Minecraft Server

Whitelisting Minecraft Server for Java Edition

• Go to the Game Panel.
• Open the console (located at the left of the panel), type “whitelist on,” and press enter.
• When you do this, you will see a message that reads, “Turned on the whitelist.” This message confirms that you have successfully activated the whitelist.

Whitelisting Minecraft Server for the Bedrock Edition

• Go to the Game panel and stop the server.
• Click on “Config Files” (located on the left of the panel) and click on “Server Settings.”
• Locate “Whitelist,” change it to true, and click on “save.”
• Go back to the game panel and start the server back up.

Whitelisting Minecraft Server Through Multicraft

• Sign into Multicraft and choose your server.
• Click “Server Configuration” (left side menu).
• Change the “Whitelisting” option to “Enabled.”
• Click “Save” (located at the bottom of the list).
• Go back to the main server page by clicking the “Back” button on the left side menu.
• Click “Console” (located on the left side menu).
• Type one of the whitelist commands in the text entry box and click “Send” to send the command you typed to the server.

Whitelisting Minecraft Server Through Game Chat

If you are an OP on the Minecraft server, you can use the following commands in the game: Press the / key to start typing a command. You need to do this before a command (failure to do this will make the command send as a chat message in-game instead of being executed). To enable the whitelist, run the “whitelist on” command in the chat. You can then add anyone that you want to the whitelist, and it will prevent anyone that is not on the whitelist from joining. You can manage the whitelist from the game through the use of the whitelist commands.

How to Test the Whitelist

Switch on your computer and start Minecraft, then try to connect to your server. You will see, “You’re not connected on the server.” If you can still join the server, then you need to do the following manually so that you can turn on the white list:

• Sign in to Command Center.
• Find the server that you want to modify from the server list, then click “Manage” (located on the right).
• Click the “Files” tab (located above the console).
• Open “server.properties” and find the line that contains “whitelist=”
• Change “false” to “true” and save the file.
• Restart the server.

How to Add Players to the Whitelist

From your console, type “whitelist add playername,” then press enter. Replace “playername” with the name of the player that you want to add to the whitelist. For instance; whitelist add MinecraftPlayer579

How to Remove Players from the Whitelist

From your console, type “whitelist remove playername” and hit enter. Replace “playername” with the name of the player that you want to remove from the whitelist. For instance; whitelist remove MinecraftPlayer579

How to View Players in the Whitelist

To view players in the whitelist, type “whitelist list,” then hit “enter.” Do this on your console.

Turning Off the Whitelist

To turn off the whitelist, type “whitelist off,” then hit “enter.” You also need to do this in your console.

Common Issues That You Can Encounter

You can get the “Not implemented” message when you try to activate the whitelist from the console. In Bedrock Edition, the whitelist must be enabled via server.properties. Stop the server and go to “Config Files.” Then click “Server Settings” and change “whitelist” to true. When you’re through, hit “save.” After doing that, start the server and add players using the “whitelist add playername” command.

Wrapping Up

Whitelisting your Minecraft server is an effective and simple way of limiting your server to those that you trust. You will be able to secure your server by restricting those that can join your server and those that cannot. This helps to prevent unauthorized players from connecting to your server and destroying your gaming experience and creating loopholes in your security. This guide has shown you the different options that you can use to whitelist your Minecraft server and enjoy the aforementioned benefits.

1. Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left click on the panel that says “Console”. If you host your server on your own computer, simply bring up the server console.
2. In the command line type, “op” followed by the player’s name, or your IGN, and press enter. If your IGN is Notch, for instance, you need to type “op Notch”
3. When doing so, you should see the message “Made {IGN} a server operator”.

How To Deop Someone On Your Server

Sometimes you may need to remove someone’s OP status and their permissions. Doing this is equally easy:

1. Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left click on the panel that says “Console”. If you host your server on your own computer, simply bring up the server console.
2. In the command line type, “deop” followed by the player’s name, or your IGN, and press enter.
3. When doing so, you should see a message “Made {IGN} no longer a server operator”.
4. You may also do this in-game by typing the command /deop {IGN}, but you will need to be opped in order to do so.

OP Levels

Java Minecraft Servers, starting with version 1.7.10, feature OP levels. Each op level inherits the levels before it – So level 2 will have the same permissions as level 1, and level 3 will have the same permissions as level 1 and 2.

How To Setup OP Levels

1. Head to the game panel and stop your server if it’s running.
2. On the panel, click on “Config Files”.
3. Click “Server Settings” and find “OP Permission Level”.
4. You will see all the levels you can set it to. Out of them, choose which level you want the operators on the server to have and press “Save”.
5. Start up the server again – levels should now be setup correctly.

If you’re hosting your Minecraft server locally, you’ll have to follow a slightly different set of steps:

1. Stop your server, if running, by typing “stop” in your server console and pressing enter.
2. Locate your server.properties file.
3. Change the value of op-permission-level to 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Levels

• Level 1 – This allows server operators to bypass the spawn protection that is set by default. This is the lowest level and does not have any commands included.
• Level 2 – This allows server operators to use the following administrative commands: /gamerule, /give, /effect, /clear, /difficulty, /summon, /tp, /gamemode, /setback. They also have permission to edit command blocks if enabled.
• Level 3 – This level will allow server operators to use the following commands: /ban, /kick, /deop and /op.
• Level 4 – This is the highest level and it allows server operators to use the /stop command