How to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Minecraft Server❤️
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- Oct 24, 2025
- 2 min read
How to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your HolyHosting Minecraft Server
Hello! 👋 Ready for an extreme challenge? In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable Hardcore Mode on your Minecraft server. Get ready for an intense gameplay experience where only the bravest survive! ⚔️
🔥 Steps to Enable Hardcore Mode 🔥
Access your HolyHosting control panel:
Go to your server panel and then to the “Files” section.

Find the “server.properties” file and open it ⚙️:

Find the line “hardcore” and change its value to true 🎮:


Save the changes and restart your server.
Join the server and check that the changes were applied correctly.
I’m going to run /kill to verify if the server is in Hardcore mode.

As we can see in the image below, upon death, the player will switch to Spectator mode. If you want to revive them, simply run the command /gamemode survival [player name].

Done! Enjoy your server in Hardcore Mode 🏆❤️
Your server is now in Hardcore Mode. Good luck, and let the adventure begin!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓
What is Hardcore Mode?
Answer: Hardcore Mode is an extreme version of Survival Mode in Minecraft. You only have one life, and if you die, the game is over. Additionally, the difficulty is locked at the highest level.
Can I disable Hardcore Mode after enabling it?
Answer: Yes, you can disable Hardcore Mode at any time by going back to your server settings and changing the value of the “hardcore” line in server.properties to false.
Conclusion
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