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



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The `MaxPlayerCount` field in `ServerDescription.json` controls how many players can be on your server at the same time.

> Windrose is in Early Access. The current co-op limit is **4 players**, with 8-player lobbies being tested. Set `MaxPlayerCount` to match whatever the current build supports — setting it higher than the game allows won't have any effect.

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Steps [#steps]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop your server from the **Dashboard**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open **File Manager** → `ServerDescription.json` (root of the file list).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Find and edit the `MaxPlayerCount` field:

    ```json
    "MaxPlayerCount": 4
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Save Content** and start your server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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Resource Considerations [#resource-considerations]

More players means more server load. Windrose's official RAM guidance:

| Players | Recommended RAM |
| ------- | --------------- |
| 2       | 8 GB            |
| 4       | 12 GB           |
| 10      | 16 GB           |

The developers recommend **4 players** for the smoothest experience during Early Access. 8-player lobbies are being tested and player caps may increase in future updates.

If you notice performance issues with more players, see [Server Performance](/docs/windrose/server-performance).

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Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/windrose/server-config)
* [Server Performance](/docs/windrose/server-performance)