Common Questions
Giving Yourself OP
Give yourself operator permissions on your Minecraft server
OP (operator) gives you admin commands on your Minecraft server — such as changing gamemode, teleporting, and managing players.
Using the console
- Open your server in the Nether Panel
- Go to the Overview tab
- Use the Console — make sure your server is running
- Type the OP command and press enter:
op YourUsernameReplace YourUsername with your exact in-game Minecraft username.
Remove OP
To remove operator status, run:
deop YourUsernameUsername must match
Use the exact username from your Minecraft account — usernames are case-sensitive on some server software.