Minecraft ops.json: A Comprehensive Guide for Server Administrators
As a Minecraft server administrator, you understand the importance of managing your server efficiently. One of the key files that allow you to do so is the ops.json file. This file holds critical information about the operators (ops) on your server, granting them special permissions and access. In this article, we will delve into the details of the ops.json file, exploring its structure, usage, and best practices for managing your server’s ops.
Understanding the ops.json File
The ops.json file is a JSON-formatted file that resides in the server’s worlds
directory. It contains a list of operators and their associated permissions. By default, the file is named ops.json
, but you can rename it to something else if you prefer.
Here’s an example of what the ops.json file might look like:
[ { "name": "admin", "op": true, "level": 4, "description": "Server admin with full control" }, { "name": "moderator", "op": true, "level": 3, "description": "Moderator with limited control" } ]
In this example, we have two operators: admin
and moderator
. Both have the op
permission set to true
, indicating that they are operators. The level
attribute determines their permission level, with higher levels granting more access. The description
attribute provides a brief description of the operator’s role.
Adding Operators to the ops.json File
Adding an operator to your server is a straightforward process. Open the ops.json file in a text editor and add a new JSON object for the operator. Here’s an example of how to add a new operator named builder
with permission level 2:
[ { "name": "admin", "op": true, "level": 4, "description": "Server admin with full control" }, { "name": "moderator", "op": true, "level": 3, "description": "Moderator with limited control" }, { "name": "builder", "op": true, "level": 2, "description": "Builder with construction permissions" } ]
After adding the new operator, save the file and restart your server for the changes to take effect.
Managing Permissions
The ops.json file allows you to manage permissions for your operators. You can set different levels of access based on the operator’s role. Here’s a table summarizing the permission levels and their associated commands:
Permission Level | Command |
---|---|
Level 1 | op |
Level 2 | op, kick, ban, pardon, oplist, whitelist, whitelist remove, whitelist add, setworldborder, setworldspawn, setSpawnPoint, set gamemode, set time, set world time, set world spawn, set world border, set world border center, set world border size, set world border warning time, set world border warning distance, set world border invasion warning time, set world border invasion warning distance, set world border warning delay, set world border invasion warning delay, set world border enable |
Level 3 | Level 2 commands, op, kick, ban, pardon, oplist, whitelist, whitelist remove, whitelist add, setworldborder, setworldspawn, setSpawnPoint, set gamemode, set time, set world time, set world spawn, set world border, set world border center, set world border size, set world border warning time, set world border warning distance, set world border invasion warning time, set world border invasion warning distance, set world border warning delay, set world border invasion warning delay, set world border enable, teleport, tp, tpaccept, tp here, tpahere, give, giveitem, give experience, give
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