Next Steps

Congratulations on installing your Nukkit server! Now that your server is running, here are the essential next steps to configure and manage it.

Server Configuration

The main configuration file for your server is server.properties. This file is generated in your server folder after the first startup.

You can edit this file with any text editor (like Notepad, VS Code, or Nano) to change key settings:

motd: The "Message of the Day" shown in the server list.
server-port: The port the server listens on (Default: 19132).
max-players: The maximum number of players allowed to join.
gamemode: The default game mode (0=Survival, 1=Creative, 2=Adventure, 3=Spectator).
white-list: Set to true to only allow specific players to join.

Note: You must restart the server for changes in server.properties to take effect.

To perform administrative tasks in-game (like changing gamemodes or banning players), you need "Operator" (OP) status.

Go to your server console (the terminal window where the server is running) and type:

Example: op Steve

To remove operator status:

Plugins extend the functionality of your server, adding new features like minigames, economy, or protection tools.

Explore the Cloudburst Resources or the Nukkit community for compatible plugins.

Start your server. The plugin will be loaded automatically. You can verify this by typing plugins in the console.

Here are some useful commands to manage your server:

Command	Description
`stop`	Safely saves data and shuts down the server.
`save-all`	Forces the server to save the world and player data.
`gamemode <mode> [player]`	Changes a player's game mode.
`whitelist add <player>`	Adds a player to the whitelist.
`ban <player>`	Bans a player from the server.
`kick <player>`	Kicks a player from the server.

If you run into issues or have questions: