Greetings, Dev! If you are running a Minecraft server, you know how important it is to have full control over it. One of the key ways to do this is through commands. In this guide, we will explore 20 Minecraft server host commands that will help you manage your server more efficiently. From managing players to controlling the weather, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s dive in!
1. /ban
The /ban command is used to ban a player from your server. This can be useful if a player is causing problems or breaking the rules. Once a player is banned, they will not be able to join your server again unless you unban them.
To ban a player, type /ban [player name] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to ban a player named JohnDoe, you would type /ban JohnDoe. You can also add a reason for the ban by typing /ban [player name] [reason]. For example, /ban JohnDoe Griefing.
/ban FAQ:
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Can I unban a player? |
Yes, you can unban a player by using the /pardon command. |
Can a banned player still see my server? |
Yes, a banned player can still see your server on the server list, but they will not be able to join. |
How many players can I ban? |
You can ban as many players as you want, but keep in mind that banning too many players can cause your server to become unpopular. |
2. /kick
The /kick command is used to kick a player from your server. This can be useful if a player is causing problems but you don’t want to ban them permanently. When a player is kicked, they will be disconnected from the server but will be able to rejoin.
To kick a player, type /kick [player name] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to kick a player named JaneDoe, you would type /kick JaneDoe. You can also add a reason for the kick by typing /kick [player name] [reason]. For example, /kick JaneDoe Spamming.
/kick FAQ:
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Can a kicked player rejoin my server? |
Yes, a kicked player can rejoin your server if they have the server address and are not banned. |
How many players can I kick? |
You can kick as many players as you want, but keep in mind that kicking too many players can cause your server to become unpopular. |
What happens to a kicked player’s items? |
Their items will remain on the server and can be collected by other players. |
3. /op
The /op command is used to give a player operator status on your server. Operators have access to all server commands and can make changes to the server settings. This can be useful if you want to give a player more control over your server.
To give a player operator status, type /op [player name] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to give operator status to a player named BobDoe, you would type /op BobDoe.
/op FAQ:
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How many players can I op? |
You can op as many players as you want, but keep in mind that giving too many players operator status can cause your server to become chaotic. |
Can I take away a player’s operator status? |
Yes, you can take away a player’s operator status by using the /deop command. |
What are the risks of giving too many players operator status? |
Players with operator status have access to all server commands, so giving too many players operator status can open your server up to abuse and chaos. |
4. /deop
The /deop command is used to take away a player’s operator status on your server. This can be useful if a player no longer needs full control over the server or if they are causing problems. When a player’s operator status is taken away, they will no longer have access to all server commands.
To take away a player’s operator status, type /deop [player name] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to take away operator status from a player named JackDoe, you would type /deop JackDoe.
/deop FAQ:
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Can I use /deop to take away my own operator status? |
Yes, you can use /deop to take away your own operator status. |
What happens to a player’s items when their operator status is taken away? |
Nothing happens to their items. |
Can a player with operator status still be banned or kicked? |
Yes, a player with operator status can still be banned or kicked. |
5. /whitelist
The /whitelist command is used to create a whitelist on your server. A whitelist is a list of players that are allowed to join your server. When a whitelist is enabled, only players on the whitelist can join your server.
To create a whitelist, type /whitelist on in the command prompt. Once the whitelist is enabled, use the /whitelist add command to add players to the whitelist. For example, if you want to add a player named SallyDoe to the whitelist, you would type /whitelist add SallyDoe.
/whitelist FAQ:
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Can I remove a player from the whitelist? |
Yes, you can remove a player from the whitelist by using the /whitelist remove command. |
What happens to players who are not on the whitelist? |
Players who are not on the whitelist will not be able to join your server. |
Can I edit the whitelist once it is created? |
Yes, you can add or remove players from the whitelist at any time. |
6. /give
The /give command is used to give a player an item. This can be useful if a player needs a specific item or if you want to reward a player for their contributions to your server.
To give a player an item, type /give [player name] [item] [amount] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to give a player named JoeDoe 64 blocks of diamond, you would type /give JoeDoe minecraft:diamond_block 64.
/give FAQ:
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What other items can I give? |
You can give any item in the game by using its item ID. You can find a list of item IDs online. |
Can I give a player enchanted items? |
Yes, you can give a player enchanted items by adding the enchantment ID to the command. You can find a list of enchantment IDs online. |
What happens if I try to give a player too many items? |
If you try to give a player too many items, the game will automatically drop them on the ground. |
7. /tp
The /tp command is used to teleport a player to another location. This can be useful if you want to move a player to a different part of your server or if you want to teleport to a specific location yourself.
To teleport yourself to a specific location, type /tp [x] [y] [z] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to teleport to coordinates x=100, y=64, z=200, you would type /tp 100 64 200. To teleport a player named SarahDoe, type /tp SarahDoe [x] [y] [z].
/tp FAQ:
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Can I teleport between different dimensions? |
Yes, you can teleport between dimensions by using the /teleport command instead of /tp. |
Can I teleport to a player? |
Yes, you can teleport to a player by typing /tp [your name] [player name]. |
What happens if I try to teleport to an invalid location? |
If you try to teleport to an invalid location, the game will notify you that the teleportation failed. |
8. /gamerule
The /gamerule command is used to change a server rule. This can be useful if you want to change the way your server operates or if you want to improve performance.
To change a game rule, type /gamerule [rule] [value] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to disable mob spawning, you would type /gamerule doMobSpawning false.
/gamerule FAQ:
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What are some common game rules to change? |
Some common game rules to change include doMobSpawning, doDaylightCycle, and mobGriefing. |
Can I change multiple game rules at once? |
No, you must change each game rule individually. |
What happens if I change a game rule incorrectly? |
If you change a game rule incorrectly, the game will notify you that the rule is invalid. |
9. /kill
The /kill command is used to kill a player or multiple players. This can be useful if a player is stuck or if you want to reset the game.
To kill a player, type /kill [player name] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to kill a player named TomDoe, you would type /kill TomDoe. To kill all players, type /kill @a.
/kill FAQ:
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What happens to a player’s items when they are killed? |
Their items will remain on the ground where they died. |
Can a player kill themselves? |
Yes, a player can use the /kill command on themselves. |
What happens if I use the /kill command on a player who is already dead? |
Nothing will happen and the game will notify you that the player is already dead. |
10. /say
The /say command is used to send a message to all players on the server. This can be useful if you need to communicate important information to your players.
To use the /say command, type /say [message] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to tell your players that the server will be down for maintenance, you would type /say The server will be down for maintenance in 30 minutes.
/say FAQ:
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Can I use /say to send a private message? |
No, the /say command sends a message to all players on the server. |
What happens if I use the /say command too frequently? |
If you use the /say command too frequently, it can become spammy and annoying to your players. |
Can I change the color of my message? |
Yes, you can change the color of your message by using color codes in the message. |
11. /time
The /time command is used to change the time of day on the server. This can be useful if you want to speed up time or if you want to make it always night or day.
To change the time, type /time set [time] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to make it always day, you would type /time set day. To make it always night, you would type /time set night.
/time FAQ:
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What other time settings are available? |
Other time settings include midnight, noon, and sunrise/sunset. |
Can I change the time for specific players? |
No, the time change affects all players on the server. |
What happens if I change the time too frequently? |
If you change the time too frequently, it can become confusing and disorienting for your players. |
12. /weather
The /weather command is used to change the weather on the server. This can be useful if you want to create a specific atmosphere or if you want to stop a thunderstorm.
To change the weather, type /weather [weather] [duration] in the command prompt. For example, if you want to stop a thunderstorm, you would type /weather clear.
/weather FAQ:
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What other weather settings are available? |
Other weather settings include rain and thunder. |
Can I change the weather for specific players? |
No, the weather change affects all players on the server. |
What happens if I change the weather too frequently? |
If you change the weather too frequently, it can become annoying and disruptive for your players. |
13. /worldborder
The /worldborder command is used to set the size of the