How to Add and Remove Players (Whitelist & Permissions) Print

Managing who can join and what players can do on your Minecraft server is essential for keeping your server secure and organised. This guide will show you how to add and remove players using the whitelist and manage permissions effectively.

Supported Versions: Minecraft Java Edition (Vanilla, Spigot, Paper)

Step 1: Enable the Whitelist

The whitelist ensures only approved players can join your server.

1. Log into your Game Panel
2. Start your server
3. Open the console
4. Run the following command:

whitelist on

This will enable whitelist protection on your server.

Step 2: Add Players to the Whitelist

1. Open the console
2. Run the command:

whitelist add PLAYERNAME

• Replace PLAYERNAME with the player’s Minecraft username

Example:

whitelist add Steve

Step 3: Remove Players from the Whitelist

1. Open the console
2. Run the command:

whitelist remove PLAYERNAME

Example:

whitelist remove Steve

Step 4: View Whitelisted Players

To see who is currently allowed on your server:

whitelist list

Step 5: Reload the Whitelist

If changes are not applied immediately, reload the whitelist:

whitelist reload

Managing Player Permissions (OP)

Operators (OPs) have admin access and can run commands.

Give a Player OP

op PLAYERNAME

Remove OP from a Player

deop PLAYERNAME

⚠️ Warning: Only give OP to trusted players as they will have full control over the server.

Using Permissions Plugins (Advanced)

If you are using Paper or Spigot, you can install permission plugins such as LuckPerms for more control.

• Create ranks (Admin, Mod, Player)
• Assign specific permissions
• Control commands and features per player

Note: Permissions plugins do not work on Vanilla servers.

Troubleshooting

Player Cannot Join (Not Whitelisted)

• Ensure whitelist is enabled
• Double check the username spelling
• Run whitelist reload

Commands Not Working

• Make sure you are using the console or are OP
• Check for typos in commands

Permissions Not Applying

• Restart the server
• Check your permissions plugin configuration
• Ensure you are using Paper or Spigot

Next Steps

• Set up a permissions plugin like LuckPerms
• Configure server rules and moderation tools
• Install essential plugins for your server
• Secure your server with backups

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