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



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

In `enshrouded_server.json`:

```json
"slotCount": 16
```

Maximum: **16 players** (hard cap).

Performance Notes [#performance-notes]

* 8GB RAM recommended for 8+ regular players
* Players in different biomes load separate terrain data — grouping up reduces load
* Reduce `randomSpawnerAmount` to `"Few"` for better performance with many players
* Match `slotCount` to your actual expected player count

Reserved Slots [#reserved-slots]

Use `reservedSlots` in [user groups](/docs/enshrouded/role-setup) to guarantee join slots for admins/friends.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/enshrouded/server-config)
* [Performance Guide](/docs/enshrouded/optimize-performance)