Configurationserver.propertiesSettings6 min read

Configure server.properties step by step

Understand and configure every important setting in your Minecraft server.properties file.

What is server.properties?

server.properties is the main configuration file for your Minecraft server. It controls gameplay settings, network options, and server behavior.

How to edit

Go to panel.baires.host → select your server
Navigate to Files → click on server.properties
Make your changes
Save and restart the server

Essential settings explained

Network & access

properties
server-port=25565
# The port your server listens on (set automatically by Baires Host)

online-mode=true
# true = only paid accounts can join | false = cracked clients allowed

white-list=false
# true = only whitelisted players can join

max-players=20
# Maximum simultaneous players

Gameplay

properties
gamemode=survival
# Options: survival, creative, adventure, spectator

difficulty=normal
# Options: peaceful, easy, normal, hard

pvp=true
# Allow player vs player combat

spawn-protection=16
# Radius around spawn where non-ops cannot build (0 to disable)

allow-flight=false
# Set to true if using plugins that enable flying

World settings

properties
level-name=world
# Name of the world folder

level-seed=
# World seed (leave empty for random)

level-type=minecraft\:normal
# Options: minecraft:normal, minecraft:flat, minecraft:large_biomes

generate-structures=true
# Generate villages, temples, etc.

max-world-size=29999984
# Maximum world radius in blocks

Performance

properties
view-distance=10
# Chunk render distance (lower = better performance, 6-10 recommended)

simulation-distance=10
# Distance for entity ticking (lower = better TPS)

network-compression-threshold=256
# Packet compression threshold (-1 to disable)

Server display

properties
motd=A Minecraft Server
# Message shown in the server list (supports color codes with \u00a7)

server-ip=
# Leave empty (Baires Host binds this automatically)

Tips

Always restart the server after editing server.properties
Back up the file before making major changes
For Paper/Purpur servers, many performance settings are better configured in their own config files (paper-global.yml, purpur.yml)
Use \\n for line breaks in the MOTD

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