Setting a maximum player limit helps you control server capacity and performance. Whether you want to accommodate more players or create a more intimate gaming experience, adjusting the max players setting is straightforward.
This approach offers an alternative to whitelisting when you simply want to limit concurrent users.
Configuring Maximum Players
- Log into your GhostCap panel and stop your Minecraft server
- Navigate to the Files section
- Open the
server.propertiesfile and locatemax-players= - Change the value to your desired player limit and save the file
- Start your server to apply the new capacity limit
Choosing the Right Limit
Consider your server's hardware resources and intended community size when setting this value. Higher player counts require more RAM and processing power, while lower limits can create a more manageable, close-knit gaming environment.
Once the limit is reached, additional players will receive a "server full" message when attempting to join, ensuring your server maintains optimal performance for connected users.