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Minecraft Java Server Properties Guide

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  • Oct 31, 2025
  • 2 min read

Minecraft Server Properties Guide

Minecraft server properties allow administrators to customize various aspects of their server. These settings adjust gameplay mechanics such as game mode, difficulty, and world generation options. They also manage server performance by setting the maximum number of players and controlling the server’s view distance. The following guide goes through each configuration and briefly explains what it does.


Minecraft Java Server Properties Guide

enable-jmx-monitoring=false

Determines whether JMX technology is enabled or not.


rcon.port=25575 Sets the RCON port when enable-rcon=true.


level-seed= Generates a world seed based on the given value. Both positive and negative numbers and characters can be used. If left blank, a random seed will be generated.Example: level-seed=Steve12345 or level-seed=-98723453134


gamemode=survival Sets the server’s game mode. Possible values are survival, creative, adventure, and spectator.



enable-command-block=false

Determines whether command blocks are enabled on the server.


enable-query=false

Determines whether the query feature is enabled. Server lists use this to retrieve information about the server.


generator-settings={}

Sets custom world generation settings.


enforce-secure-profile=true

Determines whether chat reporting is enabled or not.


level-name=world

Sets the world name and save folder name.


motd=A Minecraft Server

Sets the server’s message of the day.


query.port=25565

Sets the query port when enable-query=true.


pvp=true

Determines whether PvP is enabled or not.


generate-structures=true

Determines whether structures like villages generate in new chunks. Dungeons will generate regardless of this setting.


max-chained-neighbor-updates=1000000

Sets the limit on consecutive neighbor updates before skipping extra ones. When set to a negative number, it is disabled. It’s recommended to leave it at the default value.


Conclusion

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