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



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

The default Soulmask player limit is **20**. Most servers run with 50.

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

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Startup** in the sidebar.

    {/* Screenshot needed: Startup tab with MaxPlayers variable */}
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Change the value [#change-the-value]

    Find the **Max Players** variable (maps to `-MaxPlayers`) and set your desired number.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart [#restart]

    Restart from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> Soulmask is RAM-intensive — the server uses \~11 GB of RAM just to start. Higher player counts with many NPC recruits and buildings will need 16–24 GB. If you experience lag, lower the player count or reduce NPC limits in `GameXishu.json`.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/soulmask/server-config)