How To Change Max Players on Your Starbound Server
Learn how to change the maximum number of players on your Starbound dedicated server.
You can adjust the maximum number of players on your Starbound server through the starbound_server.config file.
Open the XGamingServer Panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel.
Stop Your Server
Make sure your server is stopped before making changes.
Open Files
In the sidebar, click Files.
Open starbound_server.config
Find and click on starbound_server.config to open it in the editor.
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.
Save and Start Your Server
Click Save and then Start your server.
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