# How To Change Max Players on Your Don't Starve Together Server (/docs/dont-starve-together/max-players)



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

Here is how to change the maximum player count on your Don't Starve Together server.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the Startup Page [#open-the-startup-page]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Don't Starve Together server. In the sidebar, click **Startup**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Change the Max Players Value [#change-the-max-players-value]

    Find the **Max Players** field and set it to the number of player slots you want.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart Your Server [#restart-your-server]

    Go to **Console** in the sidebar and restart your server to apply the change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> 📝 **Note:** You can also change this in the `cluster.ini` file by editing the `max_players` value under the `[GAMEPLAY]` section.