How To Use The Setmaxplayers Command Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /setmaxplayers command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can use the /setmaxplayers command to set the maximum number of players for a game session. Let’s explore how to use this cheat (game command).
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
SetMaxPlayers Command
SetMaxPlayers Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
Examples
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 10 in Minecraft PE:
/setmaxplayers 10
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 5:
/setmaxplayers 5
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat buttonÂ
 at the top of the screen. - For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)Â
 on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow buttonÂ
 on the controller. - For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we will set the maximum number of players for this sessio to 10 with the following command:
/setmaxplayers 10
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the max players will be set for this game session.
You will see the message “Set max players to 10.” to indicate that the maximum number of players that can connect to this Minecraft world is now set to 10.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /setmaxplayers command in Minecraft!