How to Op and De-Op Players in Vanilla Minecraft
In Minecraft, a server Operator (commonly known as an "Op") is a player who has access to admin-level commands. These commands can be used to manage the server, moderate players, and change game settings.
Giving a player Op status grants them significant power, so it should only be given to trusted users.
Making a Player an Operator (Op) 👑
You can grant a player Operator status using the /op command from in-game (if you are already an Op) or from the server console.
- Command: /op <player>
- <player>: The exact username of the player you want to make an Operator.
Example: To give the player Notch Operator status, you would type: /op Notch
The player will immediately receive Operator permissions.
Removing Operator Status (De-Op) 🚶
If you need to revoke a player's Operator permissions, you can use the /deop command.
- Command: /deop <player>
- <player>: The exact username of the player you want to remove from the Operator list.
Example: To remove Operator status from Notch, you would type: /deop Notch
The player will instantly lose their Operator commands and be reverted to a standard player.