# How to Change Max Players on Your Avorion Server (/docs/avorion/player-slots)



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

In `server.ini` under `[Administration]`:

```ini
maxPlayers = 10
```

Or use `--max-players 10` as a startup parameter.

> 📝 **Note:** The server always reserves **+1 extra slot** above `maxPlayers` for admins. So `maxPlayers = 10` means 10 players + 1 admin = 11 total possible connections.

Performance Impact [#performance-impact]

Each player loads additional sectors into memory. Adjust `aliveSectorsPerPlayer` in `[System]` to control this:

```ini
aliveSectorsPerPlayer = 5
```

Reduce this value if you have many players and limited RAM.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/avorion/server-config)