# How to Change Max Players on Your Day of Defeat Server (/docs/day-of-defeat/player-slots)



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The default Day of Defeat player limit is **16**. The game supports up to **32 players**, though most public servers run 16–24.

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  <Tab value="Via Startup (Recommended)">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open Startup [#open-startup]

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

      <Step>
        Set Max Players [#set-max-players]

        Find the **Max Players** field and enter your desired count (1–32).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Restart [#restart]

        Restart from **Console** to apply.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Via Launch Parameter">
    Add to the startup command line:

    ```
    +maxplayers 16
    ```

    Restart the server to apply.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

> **Note:** The actual player count is also limited by **map spawn points**. Custom maps with limited Allied/Axis spawns will cap below the configured `maxplayers`.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/day-of-defeat/server-config)
* [Connect to Your Server](/docs/day-of-defeat/join-server)