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The Minecraft server commands admins use most are op, whitelist, ban, pardon, kick, gamemode, tp, give, time, weather, difficulty, gamerule, list, say, save-all and stop. On a FREAKHOSTING server you type them in the Console without a /. In game, put / in front, and you need the right operator level.

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How to run a command on your server

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Open the console

Open your server in the Game Panel. The Console page opens first. See use the server console.
2

Type the command

Type in Type a command… without /, for example list, and press Enter.
3

Read the reply

The reply shows in the console. Use the history icon to reuse a recent command.

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Player management commands

You can also do most of this on the Players page, with op levels and timed bans. See give and remove op and ban players.

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Gameplay commands

Minecraft 26.1 changed /time to work with world clocks. time set day and time set night still work, and new options time pause, time resume and time rate <rate> control the clock. Game rule names changed in 1.21.11: see the gamerules list.

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Chat commands

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Server commands

To stop or restart, use the Stop and Restart buttons in the panel. They save the world safely. Kill stops the server at once without saving.

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Which operator level does each command need?

The console always has full access. Set levels on Players > Opped.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does my command say “Unknown command”?

In the console, don’t type /. Also check the spelling, and that the command exists in your Minecraft version. Plugin commands only work when the plugin is loaded.

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Does /list show operators?

No. list shows who is online, not who is an operator. See your operators on Players > Opped.

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How do I give myself op from the console?

Type op <your-name>, or add yourself on Players > Opped with level 4.

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Do Paper and plugins add more commands?

Yes. Plugins add their own commands, such as /home from EssentialsX or lp from LuckPerms. Check each plugin’s page for its commands.

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How do I clear lag-causing items?

Run kill @e[type=item] to remove dropped items. See the lag checklist for more.

Minecraft server guide

Every Minecraft guide in one place.

Gamerules list

Every common game rule and its default.

Give and remove op

Op levels on the Players page.

Set up a whitelist

Control who can join.

Server console

Send commands from the panel.
Checked against the official Minecraft Java Edition 26.1 release notes on 29 October 2026, and the console steps tested on our Game Panel (Minecraft 26.1, Paper and Fabric). Commands may change in future Minecraft versions.

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Last Updated: October 2026