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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](https://control.empowerservers.com).**

2. **Click 'Manage'** next to your server.

   ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/b/c/85bc5985980c3800/image_3h5v0r.png)

3. **Navigate to your server files.**

   ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/b/c/85bc5985980c3800/image_cvgzs8.png)

4. **Find and open the `server.properties` file.**

   ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/b/c/85bc5985980c3800/image_ukdnad.png)

5. **Locate `force-gamemode` and set it to `true`.**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/85bc5985980c3800/image_1ej2rdd.png)

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

6. **Press the 'Save File' button.**

   ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/b/c/85bc5985980c3800/image_1hzxabk.png)

7. **Restart your server** for the change to take effect.
   See this guide if you need help: [How do I restart my server?](https://help.empowerservers.com/en/article/how-do-i-restart-my-server-w5dvf0/)
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# 🌎 Important Notes

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