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Minecraft Java Edition: updates, settings and interface

The update history for Minecraft Java Edition has 760 entries, last updated on November 2, 2026. Each entry shows its type, date and origin.

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Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

114 changes that affect all games (latest on November 1, 2026) are listed in the overview. View changes for all games

Notes on these entries

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

This version was recorded in our plugin catalog. Installation depends on game version, loader, dependencies and the selected release channel. Existing installations are not changed by this catalog entry.

Server software / mod loader Recorded in the version history

NeoForge 26.1.2.126

This version was detected at the official source. The date identifies our first observation of this version; installation and compatibility are checked separately.

Setting Deployed state checked

TAB, TabTPS und SkinsRestorer

Changed settings (3)
  • WorldEdit group: Changed weGroup

    LuckPerms group whose WorldEdit permission should change.

    Before

    Setting
    weGroup

    After

    Setting
    weGroup
  • WorldEdit access: Changed weAccess

    Sets worldedit.* to true or false for the selected group.

    Before

    Setting
    weAccess
    Range / options
    true, false

    After

    Setting
    weAccess
    Range / options
    true, false
  • Starter roles: Changed starterRoles

    The community assistant sends fixed commands for starter roles or builder permissions. Results appear in the server console.

    Before

    Setting
    starterRoles

    After

    Setting
    starterRoles
Setting Deployed state checked

TAB, TabTPS und SkinsRestorer

Changed settings (2)
  • Skin name: Changed skinName

    Minecraft name used for skin assignment. The assistant accepts names rather than arbitrary skin URLs.

    Before

    Setting
    skinName

    After

    Setting
    skinName
  • Target player: Changed skinTarget

    Before

    Setting
    skinTarget

    After

    Setting
    skinTarget
Setting Deployed state checked

TAB, TabTPS und SkinsRestorer

Changed settings (1)
  • TPS display: Changed displayPermission

    Grants tabtps.defaultdisplay to the default group through LuckPerms.

    Before

    Setting
    displayPermission

    After

    Setting
    displayPermission
Setting Deployed state checked

TAB, TabTPS und SkinsRestorer

Changed settings (2)
  • TAB group: Changed tabGroup

    Group whose tab and name prefix changes.

    Before

    Setting
    tabGroup

    After

    Setting
    tabGroup
  • Role prefix: Changed tabPreset

    Selects a fixed prefix for the specified TAB group.

    Before

    Setting
    tabPreset
    Range / options
    default, vip, moderator, admin

    After

    Setting
    tabPreset
    Range / options
    default, vip, moderator, admin
Setting Deployed state checked

World protection

Changed settings (3)
  • WorldEdit group: Changed weGroup

    Before

    Setting
    weGroup

    After

    Setting
    weGroup
  • WorldEdit access: Changed weAccess

    Before

    Setting
    weAccess
    Range / options
    true, false

    After

    Setting
    weAccess
    Range / options
    true, false
  • Starter roles: Changed starterRoles

    Before

    Setting
    starterRoles

    After

    Setting
    starterRoles
Setting Deployed state checked

World protection

Changed settings (2)
  • WorldEdit group: Changed weGroup

    Before

    Setting
    weGroup

    After

    Setting
    weGroup
  • WorldEdit access: Changed weAccess

    Before

    Setting
    weAccess
    Range / options
    true, false

    After

    Setting
    weAccess
    Range / options
    true, false
Setting Deployed state checked

World protection

Changed settings (2)
  • Global world flag: Changed flag

    Selects the global-region rule for the named world. Regional protection rules still need checking.

    Before

    Setting
    flag
    Range / options
    pvp, mob-spawning, mob-damage, tnt, creeper-explosion, fire-spread, fall-damage

    After

    Setting
    flag
    Range / options
    pvp, mob-spawning, mob-damage, tnt, creeper-explosion, fire-spread, fall-damage
  • Flag value: Changed flagValue

    allow permits, deny forbids, and default resets the value to inheritance.

    Before

    Setting
    flagValue
    Range / options
    allow, deny, default

    After

    Setting
    flagValue
    Range / options
    allow, deny, default
Setting Deployed state checked

Simple Voice Chat

Changed settings (6)
  • Voice codec: Changed codec

    Codec used for voice transmission.

    Before

    Setting
    codec
    Default
    VOIP
    Range / options
    VOIP, AUDIO, RESTRICTED_LOWDELAY
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    codec
    Default
    VOIP
    Range / options
    VOIP, AUDIO, RESTRICTED_LOWDELAY
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Allow voice groups: Changed enableGroups

    Allows separate voice groups.

    Before

    Setting
    enableGroups
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    enableGroups
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Allow recording: Changed allowRecording

    Controls the voice chat client recording feature.

    Before

    Setting
    allowRecording
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    allowRecording
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Require the client mod: Changed forceVoiceChat

    Determines whether clients must have the matching voice chat mod.

    Before

    Setting
    forceVoiceChat
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    forceVoiceChat
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Whisper range in blocks: Changed whisperDistance

    Whisper range; cannot exceed normal hearing range.

    Before

    Setting
    whisperDistance
    Default
    24
    Range / options
    1 – 512
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    whisperDistance
    Default
    24
    Range / options
    1 – 512
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Hearing range in blocks: Changed maxVoiceDistance

    Normal hearing range for voice chat.

    Before

    Setting
    maxVoiceDistance
    Default
    48
    Range / options
    1 – 512
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    maxVoiceDistance
    Default
    48
    Range / options
    1 – 512
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Interface Deployed state checked

Minecraft Java: game tools

Interface Deployed state checked

Minecraft Java: game tools

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v 2.1.1 Fabric

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.2.1.1 NeoForge

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: neoforge

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3 NeoForge

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: neoforge

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3 Fabric

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3.0.1 NeoForge

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: neoforge

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3.0.1 Fabric

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3.0.2 NeoForge

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: neoforge

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3.0.2 Fabric

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin catalog Recorded in our catalog

CobbledGacha v.3 [Cobblemon 1.7] [Fabric/NeoForge 1.21.1] CobbledGacha v.3.0.3 NeoForge

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: neoforge

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Message of the Day (MOTD)
Setting
motd
Default
A Minecraft Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Port

The port is assigned automatically when the server starts and cannot be changed here.

Setting
server-port
Default
25565
Range / options
1024 – 65535
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max Players
Setting
max-players
Default
20
Range / options
1 – 200
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Online Mode (Mojang Auth)

Java Edition: online authentication protects player names and UUIDs. Disabling it enables identity spoofing and is not recommended.

Setting
online-mode
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Whitelist
Setting
white-list
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enforce Whitelist
Setting
enforce-whitelist
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Server List Status
Setting
enable-status
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Hide Online Players
Setting
hide-online-players
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Broadcast Console Messages to Operators
Setting
broadcast-console-to-ops
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Difficulty
Setting
difficulty
Default
easy
Range / options
peaceful, easy, normal, hard
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Game Mode
Setting
gamemode
Default
survival
Range / options
survival, creative, adventure, spectator
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Force Game Mode on Join
Setting
force-gamemode
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable PvP
Setting
pvp
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: pvp
Allow Flight
Setting
allow-flight
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Nether
Setting
allow-nether
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals
Spawn Protection (Radius)
Setting
spawn-protection
Default
16
Range / options
0 – 100
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Command Blocks
Setting
enable-command-block
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: commandBlocksEnabled
Hardcore Mode
Setting
hardcore
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Spawn Monsters
Setting
spawn-monsters
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: spawnMonsters
Spawn Animals
Setting
spawn-animals
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.2, this setting is no longer read from server.properties.
Spawn NPCs
Setting
spawn-npcs
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.2, this setting is no longer read from server.properties.
World Name

Determines which world folder is loaded. A new name loads a different (possibly empty) world — your existing world is not deleted and returns once you re-enter the old name and restart.

Setting
level-name
Default
world
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World Seed
Setting
level-seed
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World Type
Setting
level-type
Default
normal
Range / options
normal, flat, largeBiomes, amplified
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Generate Structures
Setting
generate-structures
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max. World Size
Setting
max-world-size
Default
29999984
Range / options
1 – 29999984
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
View Distance

Java view distance in chunks. High values increase network, memory and CPU load.

Setting
view-distance
Default
10
Range / options
2 – 32
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Simulation Distance

Java simulation distance for ticks, mobs and redstone. It is not Bedrock tick distance; high values increase CPU load.

Setting
simulation-distance
Default
10
Range / options
2 – 32
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
AFK Timeout (Minutes)
Setting
player-idle-timeout
Default
0
Range / options
0 – 999
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Entity Broadcast Range (%)
Setting
entity-broadcast-range-percentage
Default
100
Range / options
10 – 1000
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Compression Threshold (Bytes)
Setting
network-compression-threshold
Default
256
Range / options
-1 – 65535
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Require Resource Pack
Setting
require-resource-pack
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Resource Pack URL
Setting
resource-pack
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Resource Pack SHA-1
Setting
resource-pack-sha1
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Minecraft version

Minecraft version installed on the server.

Setting
MINECRAFT_VERSION
Default
latest
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server JAR file

Name of the JAR file the server starts with.

Setting
SERVER_JARFILE
Default
server.jar
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Build number

Build of the server software for the selected Minecraft version. "latest" or an empty field means the newest build.

Setting
BUILD_NUMBER
Default
latest
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.