# How To Change Max Players on Your Starbound Server (/docs/starbound/max-players)



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You can adjust the maximum number of players on your Starbound server through the `starbound_server.config` file.

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  <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">
    Open Files [#3-open-files]

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

  <div className="fd-step">
    Open starbound_server.config [#4-open-starbound_serverconfig]

    Find and click on `starbound_server.config` to open it in the editor.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Change the Max Players Value [#5-change-the-max-players-value]

    Find the `"maxPlayers"` field and change it to your desired number:

    ```
    "maxPlayers" : 8,
    ```

    > 📝 **Note:** Higher player counts require more server resources. Make sure your server plan can support the number of players you set.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Save and Start Your Server [#6-save-and-start-your-server]

    Click **Save** and then **Start** your server.
  </div>
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