Player idle timeout automatically removes AFK (away from keyboard) players after a specified period of inactivity. This feature helps manage server resources by freeing up player slots for active users, ensuring your server remains accessible to engaged players.
Follow these steps to set up idle timeout on your Minecraft server.
Configuring Idle Timeout
- Log into your GhostCap panel and stop your Minecraft server
- Navigate to the Files section
- Open the
server.propertiesfile and locateplayer-idle-timeout= - Enter your desired timeout duration in minutes and save the file
- Start your server to activate the idle timeout system
Timeout Configuration Options
Set the value to 0 to completely disable idle timeout, allowing players to remain connected indefinitely regardless of activity. For active timeout management, enter a positive number representing minutes of inactivity before automatic disconnection. For example, setting it to 30 will kick players who remain idle for 30 minutes.
This feature is particularly valuable for popular servers with limited player slots, ensuring active players can always find space to join while inactive users don't unnecessarily occupy connections.