How to Prevent Spectator Players from Generating Chunks

HolyHosting
Oct 16
1 min read

Hello! In this simple guide, we’ll explain how to prevent players in spectator mode from generating new chunks in your world. This not only improves your server’s performance but is also very easy to implement. Keep reading to learn how!

How do I prevent players in spectator mode from generating chunks?

To stop users in spectator mode from generating chunks, go to your server’s control panel, open the console, and enter the following gamerule: gamerule spectatorsGenerateChunks false

This will disable the gamerule option that allows players in spectator mode to load or generate new chunks. With this setting, you’ll improve your server’s overall performance. Conclusion

We hope this guide has been helpful! 🚀 Remember, don’t hesitate to ask questions on the HolyHosting Discord or contact our support team.

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