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Introduction to Minecraft Administration

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Basic Operator Commands

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Server Management Commands

/op <username>            # Grants operator status to a player
/deop <username>          # Removes operator status from a player
/stop                     # Safely shuts down the server
/save-all                 # Forces a world save
/save-off                 # Disables automatic saving
/save-on                  # Re-enables automatic saving
/list                     # Shows online players
/tps                      # Shows server TPS (ticks per second)
/reload                   # Reloads server configuration (use cautiously)

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World Management

/gamerule <rule> <value>  # Changes game rules (e.g., doFireTick, mobGriefing)
/difficulty <difficulty>  # Sets server difficulty
/time set <time>          # Changes the time of day
/weather <type> [duration]# Changes the weather
/worldborder set <diameter> # Sets the world border size
/setworldspawn            # Sets the world spawn point

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Player Management

/gamemode <mode> [player] # Changes a player's game mode
/teleport <destination>   # Teleports players
/kick <player> [reason]   # Kicks a player from the server
/ban <player> [reason]    # Bans a player from the server
/pardon <player>          # Unbans a player
/ban-ip <ip> [reason]     # Bans an IP address
/pardon-ip <ip>           # Unbans an IP address
/whitelist add <player>   # Adds a player to the whitelist
/whitelist remove <player># Removes a player from the whitelist
/whitelist on/off         # Enables/disables the whitelist

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Permission Systems

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LuckPerms

1. Group-based permissions
2. Temporary permissions
3. Context-based permissions (world, server, etc.)
4. Web editor for easier management
5. Track system for promotion paths

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Essential LuckPerms Commands

/lp user <user> info                   # View user information
/lp user <user> permission set <perm>  # Give a permission
/lp user <user> group add <group>      # Add user to a group
/lp group <group> permission set <perm># Add permission to a group
/lp creategroup <name>                 # Create a new group
/lp editor                             # Access the web editor

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Permission Nodes Structure

permission.category.subcategory.action

• essentials.teleport - Allows using teleport commands
• worldedit.region.set - Allows setting blocks in a region

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Wildcard Permissions

essentials.*       # Grants all Essentials permissions
worldguard.region.*# Grants all WorldGuard region permissions

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Permission Groups Best Practices

1. Create a clear hierarchy:
   Owner > Admin > Moderator > Helper > VIP > Player
   
2. Use permission inheritance to avoid duplication:
   /lp group admin parent add moderator
   
3. Set default group for new players:
   /lp group default setweight 1
   
4. Use prefix/suffix system for chat formatting:
   /lp group admin meta setprefix "&c[Admin] "
   

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Advanced Permission Management

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Permission Priority

1. Most specific node wins over wildcards
2. Explicit negated permissions (-node) override positive ones
3. Higher group weight/priority takes precedence

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Context-Based Permissions

/lp user Steve permission set essentials.fly true world=skyworld

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Temporary Permissions

/lp user Steve permission settemp essentials.fly true 7d

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Gamepanel Console Access

1. Access the server console directly from the panel
2. Run admin commands without being in-game
3. View real-time logs and error messages
4. Schedule automated commands using the panel’s scheduler
5. Manage server files and configurations

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Common Permission Plugin Combinations

1. LuckPerms + EssentialsX - Core permissions and commands
2. LuckPerms + EssentialsX + LiteBans - Add advanced ban management
3. LuckPerms + EssentialsX + CoreProtect - Add griefing prevention/rollback

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Troubleshooting Permissions

1. Check for conflicting plugins
2. Verify permission node spelling
3. Look for negated permissions (-node)
4. Check group inheritance chains
5. Verify context settings (world, server)
6. Check the console for permission-related errors

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Security Best Practices

1. Limit operator status - Use permission plugins instead
2. Regularly audit permissions - Remove unnecessary access
3. Use 2FA plugins for sensitive admin accounts
4. Log admin actions with plugins like CoreProtect
5. Rotate staff passwords periodically
6. Never share console access except with trusted admins