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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 guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Plugin release Published by the developer

Pyrellium 0.3.3-1.21.11

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric

Open plugin history
Plugin release Published by the developer

Pyrellium 0.3.3-1.21.1

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.1

Supported server software: fabric

Open plugin history
Setting Change documented

Minecraft: editor settings changed

Changed settings (1)
  • World Name: Changed level-name

    Before

    Setting
    level-name
    Default
    world
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    level-name
    Default
    world
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Setting Change documented

Minecraft: editor settings changed

Changed settings (20)
  • Allow Flight: Changed allow-flight

    Before

    Setting
    allow-flight
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    allow-flight
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Enable Nether: Changed allow-nether

    Before

    Setting
    allow-nether
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    allow-nether
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Difficulty: Changed difficulty

    Before

    Setting
    difficulty
    Default
    easy
    Range / options
    peaceful, easy, normal, hard
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    difficulty
    Default
    easy
    Range / options
    peaceful, easy, normal, hard
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Enable Command Blocks: Changed enable-command-block

    Before

    Setting
    enable-command-block
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    enable-command-block
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Enforce Whitelist: Changed enforce-whitelist

    Before

    Setting
    enforce-whitelist
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    enforce-whitelist
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Game Mode: Changed gamemode

    Before

    Setting
    gamemode
    Default
    survival
    Range / options
    survival, creative, adventure, spectator
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    gamemode
    Default
    survival
    Range / options
    survival, creative, adventure, spectator
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Hardcore Mode: Changed hardcore

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    hardcore
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • World Name: Changed level-name

    Before

    Setting
    level-name
    Default
    world
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    level-name
    Default
    world
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • World Seed: Changed level-seed

    Before

    Setting
    level-seed
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    level-seed
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • World Type: Changed level-type

    Before

    Setting
    level-type
    Default
    normal
    Range / options
    normal, flat, largeBiomes, amplified
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    level-type
    Default
    normal
    Range / options
    normal, flat, largeBiomes, amplified
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Max Players: Changed max-players

    Before

    Setting
    max-players
    Default
    20
    Range / options
    1 – 200
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    max-players
    Default
    20
    Range / options
    1 – 200
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Max. World Size: Changed max-world-size

    Before

    Setting
    max-world-size
    Default
    29999984
    Range / options
    1 – 29999984
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    max-world-size
    Default
    29999984
    Range / options
    1 – 29999984
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Message of the Day (MOTD): Changed motd

    Before

    Setting
    motd
    Default
    A Minecraft Server
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    motd
    Default
    A Minecraft Server
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Online Mode (Mojang Auth): Changed online-mode

    Before

    Setting
    online-mode
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    online-mode
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • AFK Timeout (Minutes): Changed player-idle-timeout

    Before

    Setting
    player-idle-timeout
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 999
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    player-idle-timeout
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 999
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Enable PvP: Changed pvp

    Before

    Setting
    pvp
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    pvp
    Default
    true
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Simulation Distance: Changed simulation-distance

    Before

    Setting
    simulation-distance
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    2 – 32
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    simulation-distance
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    2 – 32
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Spawn Protection (Radius): Changed spawn-protection

    Before

    Setting
    spawn-protection
    Default
    16
    Range / options
    0 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    spawn-protection
    Default
    16
    Range / options
    0 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • View Distance: Changed view-distance

    Before

    Setting
    view-distance
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    2 – 32
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    view-distance
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    2 – 32
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Enable Whitelist: Changed white-list

    Before

    Setting
    white-list
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    white-list
    Default
    false
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

Interface Change documented

Minecraft Java: game tools: revised

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.