Minecraft: Settings MOTD & server.properties

Introduction

A Minecraft gameserver includes a configuration file called "server.properties". This file contains the server's core settings, which can be customized as needed. With the "server.properties" file, you can configure and personalize your server to match your preferences.

In our GSM, you can easily adjust the key settings of the "server.properties" file. To do so, open your gameserver in the GSM and navigate to the "Settings" tab. There, you'll find the MOTD Generator for your server and the "server.properties" file.

Message of the Day (MOTD) Generator

With the built-in MOTD Generator in the GSM, you can edit and customize your server’s Message of the Day (MOTD) in real time. Once you've made the desired changes, simply save them. The changes will take effect after restarting your server.

"server.properties" Configuration File

The most important settings of the "server.properties" file can be modified directly in the GSM. To do this, open your gameserver through the GSM and navigate to the "Settings" tab. Here, you have the option to change and adjust various server settings. Once you’ve configured everything, you can save the updated configuration file. The changes will take effect after restarting the server.

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For additional settings not covered by the GSM, you can always make changes through our WebFTP or your FTP access.

Overview of Settings

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• Changes to the server.properties file require a server restart to take effect.
• Unknown or incorrect values may prevent the server from starting.
• A full backup of the file is recommended before making any changes.

General Server Settings

Setting	Description	Default Value
allow-flight	Allows players to fly (useful for mods or admins). "false" disables this.	false
allow-nether	Allows players to enter the Nether. "false" disables the Nether.	true
difficulty	Difficulty level: 0=Peaceful, 1=Easy, 2=Normal, 3=Hard.	2
enable-command-block	Enables the use of command blocks.	false
enable-rcon	Enables remote access to the server console via RCON.	false
enable-query	Enables querying server information (e.g., player count).	false
force-gamemode	Forces the default game mode for all players when they join the server.	false
gamemode	Default game mode: 0=Survival, 1=Creative, 2=Adventure, 3=Spectator.	0
hardcore	Enables Hardcore mode (players cannot respawn after death).	false
level-name	Name of the main game world (the folder name of the world).	world
level-seed	Specifies the seed of the world. Leave empty for a random seed.	(empty)
level-type	World type: "default", "flat" (Superflat), "amplified", etc.	default
max-build-height	Maximum build height in blocks.	256
max-players	Maximum number of players allowed to play on the server simultaneously.	20
motd	Message of the day (displayed in the server list).	A Minecraft Server
pvp	Enables or disables player-versus-player combat.	true
resource-pack	URL of a resource pack to be automatically downloaded by players.	(empty)
resource-pack-sha1	SHA-1 hash of the resource pack (ensures the correct pack is loaded).	(empty)
spawn-animals	Enables or disables spawning of animals.	true
spawn-monsters	Enables or disables spawning of monsters.	true
spawn-npcs	Enables or disables spawning of villagers.	true
spawn-protection	Radius around the spawn point where blocks cannot be modified (except by admins).	16
view-distance	Player's view distance in chunks.	10
white-list	Enables a whitelist to restrict server access to specific players.	false

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Network and Performance Settings

Setting	Description	Default Value
broadcast-console-to-ops	Sends console messages to operators in-game.	true
enable-jmx-monitoring	Enables Java monitoring for advanced server statistics.	false
max-tick-time	Maximum time (in milliseconds) for a server tick before the server crashes.	60000
network-compression-threshold	Compresses packets larger than this value. -1 disables compression.	256
online-mode	Verifies players with Mojang servers. "false" allows cracked versions.	true
op-permission-level	Permission level for operators (1-4, where 4 is the highest).	4
player-idle-timeout	Time (in minutes) before inactive players are kicked from the server. 0 disables this.	0
prevent-proxy-connections	Blocks connections through proxy servers.	false
server-ip	IP address the server binds to. Leave empty for automatic detection.	(empty)
server-port	Port the server runs on. Default is 25565.	25565
sync-chunk-writes	Synchronizes chunk writes to the disk. May impact performance.	true
use-native-transport	Uses native network transport layers for better performance.	true

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Debugging and Development Options

Setting	Description	Default Value
debug	Enables debug mode for detailed logging.	false
function-permission-level	Permission level for commands used in functions (1-4).	2
rate-limit	Maximum number of packets per second from a player. 0 disables the limit.	0