# How to Change Max Players on Your Sven Co-op Server (/docs/sven-co-op/player-slots)



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The default Sven Co-op player limit is **12**. The GoldSrc engine supports up to **32 players** for Sven Co-op specifically (higher than vanilla Half-Life's 32-player cap).

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  <Tab value="Via Startup (Recommended)">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open Startup [#open-startup]

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

      <Step>
        Set Max Players [#set-max-players]

        Find the **Max Players** field and enter your desired count (1–32).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Restart [#restart]

        Restart from **Console** to apply.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Via Launch Parameter">
    Add to the startup command line:

    ```
    +maxplayers 12
    ```

    Restart the server to apply.
  </Tab>
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> **Note:** Sven Co-op maps are designed for varying player counts. Some maps support up to 16 players smoothly while others get cramped above 8.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/sven-co-op/server-config)
* [Connect to Your Server](/docs/sven-co-op/join-server)