# How to Use the Minecraft Server Console (/docs/minecraft/use-server-console)



The `Console` page on the panel gives you live access to your server's output and lets you send commands as the server (with maximum permissions).

Accessing the Console [#accessing-the-console]

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    Open the Console [#1-open-the-console]

    Access the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and click `Console` in the sidebar.
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    Read server output [#2-read-server-output]

    The console shows real-time server messages including:

    * Player joins/leaves
    * Chat messages
    * Plugin/mod output
    * Error messages and warnings
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    Send commands [#3-send-commands]

    Type commands in the input field at the bottom and press Enter. Commands are run as the server with full permissions.

    > 📝 **Note:** In the panel console, you do **not** need the `/` prefix. Type `op PlayerName`, not `/op PlayerName`.
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Essential Commands [#essential-commands]

| Command                        | Description                          |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ |
| `list`                         | Show online players                  |
| `op [player]`                  | Give a player admin (OP) permissions |
| `deop [player]`                | Remove OP permissions                |
| `say [message]`                | Send a server-wide message           |
| `stop`                         | Stop the server gracefully           |
| `save-all`                     | Force save all world data            |
| `ban [player] [reason]`        | Ban a player                         |
| `pardon [player]`              | Unban a player                       |
| `whitelist add [player]`       | Add a player to the whitelist        |
| `kick [player] [reason]`       | Kick a player                        |
| `tp [player] [x] [y] [z]`      | Teleport a player                    |
| `gamemode [mode] [player]`     | Change a player's game mode          |
| `gamerule [rule] [value]`      | Change a game rule                   |
| `give [player] [item] [count]` | Give items to a player               |

> 💡 **Tip:** If you see errors in red text, they often indicate plugin conflicts, missing files, or configuration issues. Search the error message for solutions.

See also: [Adding Admins](/docs/minecraft/op-permissions) | [Game Rules Reference](/docs/minecraft/use-game-rules)

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