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How to Add an Operator (OP) to Your Minecraft Server

Last updated on Jun 13, 2025

In Minecraft, an operator (OP) is a user with administrative permissions who can execute all available commands on the server, such as changing the game mode, managing players, and more. This role is useful for server administrators.

✅ How to Add an Operator

Follow these steps to grant operator permissions to a player:

  1. Go to your server control panel.

  2. In the server console, type the following command:

     op <username>
    

    For example:

     op Steve
    
  3. If the command is executed correctly, you will see a message indicating that the player has been added as an operator.


❌ How to Remove an Operator

  1. In the server console, type the following command:

     deop <username>
    

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