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How do I force the default gamemode on Minecraft?


🎮 How to Force Gamemode on Your Minecraft Server


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🛠️ How to:


  1. Log into the Control Panel.


  1. Click 'Manage' next to your server.



  1. Navigate to your server files.



  1. Find and open the server.properties file.



  1. Locate force-gamemode and set it to true.



  • If the force-gamemode parameter does not exist, you can add it manually at the bottom of the list:

force-gamemode=true


  1. Press the 'Save File' button.



  1. Restart your server for the change to take effect.

See this guide if you need help: How do I restart my server?


🌎 Important Notes


  • Force Gamemode ensures players always load into the set gamemode.
  • Always take a backup before editing important server files!

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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