I Can't Break Blocks on My Server

General·March 22, 2026·7 min read

Hi, if you are having trouble breaking blocks on your server, don't worry. We have a complete guide that will help you solve this issue quickly and easily.

Disable Spawn Protection Go to the files section of your server, then open server.properties and look for the line "spawn-protection" the default value will be 16, change it to 0.

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Save the changes and restart the server. Conflicting plugins Always make sure you fully understand how the plugins you install work, as some require specific configurations and permission settings for users to interact correctly with the world, such as breaking blocks.

If you installed a plugin and now you can't break blocks, first check its configuration and associated permissions. If you can't fix it, consider removing the plugin to restore normal server operation.

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Configure World Guard If the plugin you have installed is World Guard, we recommend not deleting it as this plugin is very important. Simply configure it so users can break blocks. - Go to the console and enter the following command: rg flag __global__ block-place allow This command will allow all users to place blocks. Also enter the following: rg flag __global__ block-break allow This last one will allow users to break blocks. If this doesn't work, we recommend reading the following guide which explains how to configure WorldGuard correctly: https://www.holy.gg/post/c%C3%B3mo-proteger-zonas-con-worldguard

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We hope this guide has been helpful and remember, don't hesitate to ask on HolyHosting Discord or contact our support team.