# How to Change Max Players on Your Abiotic Factor Server (/docs/abiotic-factor/player-slots)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Change Max Players [#change-max-players]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Startup**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Find the **Number of Players** field (maps to `-MaxServerPlayers`) and set your value (1–32).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Notes [#notes]

* Default is **6 players**
* The egg supports up to **32** on dedicated servers
* Setting above 6 shows an "Extremely Modified Sandbox Setting" warning to joining players — cosmetic only
* Higher player counts increase RAM and CPU usage

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Settings Reference](/docs/abiotic-factor/sandbox-settings)
* [Admin Setup](/docs/abiotic-factor/admin-setup)