How to Use Default Minecraft Commands on Your Server
The built-in commands every operator has, without any plugins
The built-in commands every operator has, without any plugins
What are Default Commands?
Default commands come with Minecraft itself and need no plugins. They cover moderation, giving items, teleporting, and much more. Most need operator permissions.
Useful Commands
Moderation
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/ban PlayerName |
Bans a player. |
/kick PlayerName |
Kicks a player from the server. |
/op PlayerName |
Gives operator status. |
/deop PlayerName |
Removes operator status. |
/whitelist add PlayerName |
Adds a player to the whitelist. |
/list |
Shows who is online. |
Giving Items and Effects
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/give PlayerName item 1 |
Gives a player an item. |
/clear PlayerName |
Clears a player's inventory. |
/effect give PlayerName speed 10 2 |
Applies an effect. |
/enchant |
Enchants the item you hold. |
Teleporting
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/tp PlayerName |
Teleports a player to you. |
/spawnpoint PlayerName |
Sets a spawn point. |
/setworldspawn |
Sets the world spawn. |
World and Time
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/time set day |
Sets the time. |
/weather clear |
Sets the weather. |
/gamerule keepInventory true |
Keeps items on death. |
/seed |
Shows the world seed. |
Server Management
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/save-all |
Saves the world to disk. |
/reload |
Reloads data packs and configs. |
/stop |
Stops the server. |
/difficulty normal |
Sets difficulty. |
How to Run Commands
- In-game: type the command in chat with a
/before it. - Console: type it without the
/in your server's console.
Important Considerations
- Operator Permissions: Most commands need operator status. Use
/opto grant it. - Command Blocks: You can automate commands in the world with command blocks.
- Plugin Commands: Plugins add their own commands on top of these.
Conclusion
Default commands give you full control over your server without plugins. Learn a handful and you can handle most daily server tasks.
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