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# How to Make a Player an OP in Minecraft

**Want to give yourself or someone else operator (OP) privileges on your Minecraft server? **

Running a Minecraft server is a blast. From building epic creations with friends to managing a bustling community. An OP can help you create some fun interactions, welcome new players with gifts, and boot troublesome players. They do this through special operator commands, such as:

* `/gamemode <mode> [player]`: Switches game modes. For example, `/gamemode creative Joe` puts Joe in Creative mode.

* `/tp <player> <target>`: Teleports players around the map. Try `/tp Alex Joe`to move Alex to Joe’s location, or `/tp Alex 100 50 200` for specific coordinates.

* `/kick <player> [reason]`: Boots a player off the server. Use `/kick Griefer Stop breaking stuff` to send a message along with the kick.

* `/ban <player> [reason]`: Permanently bans someone who’s causing trouble or griefing others.

* `/give <player> <item> [amount]`: Hands out items to players. For instance, `/give Joe minecraft:golden_apple 5` gives Joe 5 golden apples to enjoy.

* `/weather <type> [duration]`: Changes the weather on the server. `/weather clear`stops a downpour, or `/weather rain 600` sets rain for 10 minutes (600 seconds).

* `/difficulty <level>`: Sets the game’s difficulty. `/difficulty hard` will make those creepers extra spicy.

* `/stop`: Shuts down the server safely.

These are just a small taste of what an OP can do. For a comprehensive list of all OP commands, check out [https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Commands](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Commands). 

| It's best to give OP status to trusted players. People you know won't abuse the power to mess with the server or other players.

### Step 1:

Log in to your [Nexus Hosting Account](https://gamecp.nexuscorehosting.com/auth/login).

![Nexuscore Login](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1e6c49e0d02dca00/nexuscorelogin_wwaoku.png)
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### Step 2:

Once on the dashboard, find and select your intended Minecraft server.

![Server list](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1e6c49e0d02dca00/minecraftserver_w6vtep.png)
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### Step 3:

Nexus Hosting Panel automatically opens to the **Terminal** page, but if you’ve navigated away, just click the **Terminal icon** in the left sidebar.

![Select Terminal in sidebar](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1e6c49e0d02dca00/terminalicon_e3qg2b.png)
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### Step 4:

On this page, you’ll find the Console or Terminal for your Minecraft server. To make a player an op, type the following command and press Enter:

 `/op [username]` 

![Enter /op [username]](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1e6c49e0d02dca00/opcommand_16itxu6.png)

### Step 5:

If you were successful in making the targeted user a server operator, the terminal output should read: 

 `Made [username] a server operator.` 

![Success message](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1e6c49e0d02dca00/opsuccess_1axvpa3.png) **
## Troubleshooting

Normally, if you’re using Nexus Hosting, it should accept a username as an OP, even if they haven’t logged into the server yet. But if you get an error saying the player doesn’t exist, here are a few things to check:

* Double-check the username you’re typing. Minecraft usernames are case-sensitive, so `/op alex` won’t work if their name is Alex.

* Make sure the player has joined the server at least once. Tell them to open **Minecraft (Java Edition)**, go to **Multiplayer**, and select **Add Server**. Then, they can input your **Minecraft server’s IP address** and join.

**## How to Remove a Player’s OP status?

To remove a player’s OP status in Minecraft, just type `deop <username>` in the server console and hit Enter. This immediately revokes their operator powers. **

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