How do I enable hardcore mode?

💀 How to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Minecraft Server

Log into the Control Panel.

Click 'Manage' next to your server.

Navigate to your server files.

Find and open the server.properties file.

Locate hardcore and set it to true.

If there is no hardcore parameter, you can add it manually at the bottom of the list:

hardcore=true

Press the 'Save File' button.

Generate a new world for Hardcore Mode to activate.
See this guide: How do I generate a new world?

- Hardcore Mode will only apply after you generate a new world.
- Always take a backup before making changes to your server settings!

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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