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Opening Your Doors: Offline Mode


By default, Minecraft servers verify every player’s username against the official Mojang authentication servers. By switching to “Offline Mode,” you can allow players with “cracked” or non-premium launchers to join your community.
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3 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

Configuration Steps

  1. Stop the Server: Changing authentication settings while the server is running can cause player data corruption.
  2. Open Properties: Navigate to the Files tab and open the server.properties file.
  3. Modify Variable: Locate the line online-mode=true.
  4. Change Value: Update the line to online-mode=false.
  5. Save & Restart: Save the file and start your server.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Minecraft: Everyone is welcome.