# How To Change Max Players on Your Risk of Rain 2 Server (/docs/risk-of-rain-2/max-players)



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You can adjust the maximum number of players on your Risk of Rain 2 server through the startup parameters.

<div className="fd-steps">
  <div className="fd-step">
    Open the XGamingServer Panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Make sure your server is **stopped** before making changes.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Go to Startup [#3-go-to-startup]

    In the sidebar, click **Startup**.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Change the Max Players Value [#4-change-the-max-players-value]

    Find the **Max Players** field and enter the desired number of player slots.

    > 📝 **Note:** Risk of Rain 2 is designed for up to 4 players in its default configuration. While you can increase this number, gameplay balance and performance may be affected with more players. Modded servers can support higher player counts with the appropriate mods.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Start Your Server [#5-start-your-server]

    Click **Start** to apply the changes.
  </div>
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