Minecraft

How to Grant Permissions to a Custom start.sh

Minecraft·March 22, 2026·8 min read

Hello! Below we will see a simple guide on how to assign permissions to a start.sh on your server, in case you get the following error: './start.sh': Permission denied

Whether you are installing a modpack or a prefabricated server that requires starting the server with a custom start.sh, you will need to assign certain permissions so the server can start. To do this: Go to the server's control panel Open the panel and go to the "Files" section. There, look for the file "start.sh", click the three dots shown in the image and click on "Permissions"

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There you need to enter the value "777" so the server can start correctly.

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Enter the value and click update, then start the server. With this value, the start.sh file will run with the necessary permissions. (Remember to have the following flags to be able to start the file)

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