Minecraft server.properties Generator

motd=A Minecraft Server
max-players=20
server-port=25565
gamemode=survival
difficulty=normal
view-distance=8
simulation-distance=6
online-mode=true
pvp=true
allow-flight=false
allow-nether=true
enable-command-block=false
spawn-monsters=true
spawn-animals=true
spawn-npcs=true
generate-structures=true
white-list=false
level-seed=

What This Tool Does

server.properties controls core gameplay and network settings for your server. Use this generator to quickly build a clean config, then drop it into your server folder.

How to Use the File

1. Stop your server if it is running
2. Replace or edit the server.properties file in your server folder
3. Start the server again to apply changes

Common Settings Explained

• MOTD: The message shown in the server list
• View distance: How far players can see (affects server load)
• Simulation distance: How far entities are ticked (major performance impact)
• Online mode: Keeps authentication enabled for premium accounts

Related Guides

• How to Make a Minecraft Server
• How to Port Forward a Minecraft Server
• Minecraft Server RAM Calculator