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Minecraft /whitelist command

Lets only the players on the list join the server.

🛡️ Server management Server admin (level 3) Needs cheats enabled Java Edition 26.3

Syntax

/whitelist on
/whitelist off
/whitelist add <targets>
/whitelist remove <targets>
/whitelist list
/whitelist reload

Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.

Arguments

ArgumentWhat it does
on / off Turns the whitelist on or off.

Examples

/whitelist on

Closes the server to everyone but the list: Only allowed players can join.

/whitelist add Faruk

Adds the player to the list.

Good to know

  • The easiest way to stop unwanted logins on a server for friends.
  • Operators can join even if they are not on the whitelist.

How do I run this command?

Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (server admin (level 3)).

Related commands

/ban Bans a player from the server /op Gives a player operator permissions /list Lists online players

🛡️ More Server management

/ban /ban-ip /banlist /deop /kick /op /pardon /pardon-ip /publish /save-all /save-off /save-on
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