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 how to change your Minecraft server view distance.
Go to Inventory
- First, go to your Inventory and click on the Manage button.
Locate and open the server.properties file
- Locate the
server.propertiesfile in File Manager. - This file contains the configuration settings for your Minecraft server.
- Open the
server.propertiesfile by clicking on it.
Locate the view-distance setting
- Find the
view-distanceline within theserver.propertiesfile. - This line contains the setting for the server view distance.
view-distance=10
Change the view distance
- 1 Change the value of
view-distanceto your preferred value. - The default setting is
10, and valid values range from3to32. - The higher the number, the more chunks will be loaded around each player, which may increase server load and lag.
view-distance=20Save and Restart the Server
- 2 After changing the value, save the
server.propertiesfile and restart your Minecraft server for the changes to take effect.
- 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.
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