Properties
The Properties tab allows you to control your Minecraft Java server’s core gameplay behavior.
These settings are based on the standard Minecraft server.properties configuration file, but presented in an easy-to-use panel.
This is where you customize how your server plays, who can join, and how the world behaves.
What You Can Change Here
The available options may include settings such as:
- Difficulty
- Default Gamemode
- PvP On / Off
- Maximum Players
- Whitelist
- View Distance
- Simulation Distance
- MOTD (server list message)
- Mob spawning
- Animal spawning
- Nether access
- Flight allowed
- Hardcore mode
- Force Gamemode
- Additional advanced settings
The exact list may vary depending on version and server type.
Standard properties are listed by default. Click the advanced switch to show all properties.
Common Settings Explained
Difficulty
Controls overall challenge.
Options usually include:
- Peaceful
- Easy
- Normal
- Hard
Gamemode
Sets the default mode for new players.
Examples:
- Survival
- Creative
- Adventure
- Spectator
PvP
Controls whether players can damage each other.
- Enabled = player combat allowed
- Disabled = cooperative play
Max Players
Maximum number of players allowed online at once.
Whitelist
Only approved usernames can join.
Recommended for private servers.
View Distance
How far players can see loaded chunks.
Higher values:<br>- Better visibility<br>- More RAM / CPU usage
Simulation Distance
How far mobs, farms, redstone, and world activity continue processing around players.
Higher values improve gameplay activity but increase performance cost.
MOTD
Message shown in the Minecraft multiplayer server list.
Example:
MaximusHost Creative Server
Advanced Toggle
At the top right of the page is the Advanced switch.
When enabled, additional properties become visible.
These may include settings such as:
- Hardcore mode
- Mob spawning controls
- Animal spawning
- NPC spawning
- Nether access
- Flight allowed
- Force gamemode
- Other technical server behaviors
Use Advanced mode when you need deeper customization.
Important: Restart Required
Changes made in the Properties tab usually require a server restart before they fully take effect.
After saving changes:
- Click Save All
- Restart your server from the control panel
Without a restart, some settings may not apply immediately.
Recommended Presets
Family / Casual Server
- Difficulty: Easy
- PvP: Off
- Whitelist: On
Creative Build Server
- Gamemode: Creative
- PvP: Off
- Allow Flight: On
Survival Challenge Server
- Difficulty: Hard
- PvP: On
- Hardcore: Optional
Performance Friendly Server
- Lower View Distance
- Lower Simulation Distance
- Moderate Max Players
Troubleshooting
Setting did not change
Usually caused by missing restart.
Save changes, then restart the server.
Server lag after changing settings
Reduce:
- View Distance
- Simulation Distance
- Max Players
Players still joining with whitelist on
Ensure usernames are added to the whitelist.
Flight kicks players
Enable Allow Flight if using Creative mode or modded movement.
Tips
- Use lower distances for smoother performance.
- Use whitelist for friends-only servers.
- Enable Advanced only when needed.
- Restart after every property change.