Change the Server View Distance

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Change the Server View Distance

The server view distance determines how many chunks are loaded around each player on the server. By adjusting this setting, you can control how much of the world is visible to players, affecting gameplay and server performance. This guide will walk you through changing your Minecraft server view distance.

Access Files

Login to the panel. See Access the Panel for instructions.
Click the 1 Files tab in the navigation bar on the left-hand side.
Locate and open the 2 server.properties file.

This file contains the configuration settings for your Minecraft server.

Edit Config File

Find the view-distance line within the server.properties file.

This line contains the setting for the server view distance.

1 Change the value of view-distance to your preferred value.

The default setting is 10, and valid values range from 3 to 32.

The higher the number, the more chunks will be loaded around each player, which may increase server load and lag.
After changing the value, save and exit the editor by pressing the 2 Save Content button.

A higher view distance can create more immersive gameplay, but might stress your server’s resources.
A lower view distance can help improve server performance, but may limit the visible range for players.
Choose a balance that fits the needs of your server and its players.

Restart the Server

Finally, restart your server to apply the changes.

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