# Set AFK Idle Timeout on Your Minecraft Server (/docs/minecraft/afk-timeout)



Setting the Idle Timeout [#setting-the-idle-timeout]

In `server.properties`:

```
player-idle-timeout=30
```

| Value | Effect                                                      |
| ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| `0`   | Disabled — players are never kicked for being AFK (default) |
| `10`  | Kick after 10 minutes of inactivity                         |
| `30`  | Kick after 30 minutes                                       |
| `60`  | Kick after 1 hour                                           |

The timer resets when the player moves, chats, or interacts with anything.

> 💡 **Tip:** Set to `30` on public servers to free up slots from AFK players. Keep at `0` for private servers.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Player Count](/docs/minecraft/player-limit)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/minecraft/server-properties)