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# Minecraft Admin Commands & Permissions

> Essential commands and permission management for Minecraft server administrators

# Introduction to Minecraft Administration

Effectively managing a Minecraft server requires knowledge of essential admin commands and understanding permission systems. This guide covers the most important commands and permission frameworks for server administrators on Wasabi Hosting.

## Basic Operator Commands

### 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)
```

<Warning>
  Using `/reload` can cause issues with some plugins. A full server restart is often safer.
</Warning>

### 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
```

### 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
```

## Permission Systems

Most servers use plugin-based permission systems rather than the basic operator system. Here are the most popular options:

### LuckPerms

LuckPerms is the most widely used permission management plugin, offering:

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

#### 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
```

<Tip>
  The LuckPerms web editor is the easiest way to manage complex permission setups.
</Tip>

### Permission Nodes Structure

Permission nodes follow a hierarchical structure:

```
permission.category.subcategory.action
```

Examples:

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

### Wildcard Permissions

Wildcards grant multiple permissions at once:

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

<Warning>
  Use wildcards cautiously as they may grant more permissions than intended.
</Warning>

## 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] "
   ```

## Advanced Permission Management

### Permission Priority

When a player has conflicting permissions from different groups, the system uses priorities:

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

### Context-Based Permissions

Grant permissions only in specific contexts:

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

This grants the flight permission only in the "skyworld" world.

### Temporary Permissions

Grant time-limited permissions:

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

This grants flight for 7 days.

## Gamepanel Console Access

As a server owner using Wasabi Hosting's Gamepanel, you can:

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

## Common Permission Plugin Combinations

For a comprehensive admin toolkit, consider these 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

## Troubleshooting Permissions

If permissions aren't working as expected:

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

## 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

By following these guidelines and best practices, you'll be able to effectively manage your Minecraft server on Wasabi Hosting while maintaining security and providing a smooth experience for your players.

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