At a glance Restrict entry to selected players and learn the safe way to manage the list.
Enable list in configuration
Stop the server and open server.properties. Find the whitelist setting and turn it on according to the format required by the used engine. Save the file, run the server and check the logs. You may also be able to manage the whitelist in the panel.
Add players and check nicknames
From the console or authorized command add the exact name of the player. In online mode, the name is associated with the Microsoft/Mojang account. After changing the list, ask the player to reconnect.
Whitelist is not a rang system
The Whitelist answers the question ‘Who can enter?’. The rights are responsible for what the player can do when they enter. Do not grant the status of operator to any person added to the list.
Check the test account result
Test access with an account added and not added to the list. Save who manages entries and how to delete access after the player leaves. If you run a public server, you can use the whitelist temporarily during configuration.
Back up first. Change one thing at a time.
Back up your working files, make a change and check the logs. Changing one thing at a time makes it easier to find the cause of a problem and restore your previous settings.
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