How to Enable Command Blocks on a Minecraft Server

Command blocks let you automate actions and create advanced gameplay mechanics. Enabling them is quick and easy with Beacon Hosting.

Step 1: Access Your Server Files

1. Log in to the Beacon Hosting Game Panel.
2. Select your Minecraft server.
3. Open the File Manager, or connect via SFTP if preferred.

Step 2: Edit the server.properties File

1. Find server.properties in the root directory.
2. Open it in the built-in text editor.
3. Locate the line:

   enable-command-block=false

4. Change it to:

   enable-command-block=true

5. Save the file.

Step 3: Restart Your Server

After saving, go back to your server overview and click Restart. Command blocks will now be enabled.

Tips

• You must be an operator (/op <username>) to place or use command blocks.
• Use /give @p command_block to get one.
• Enable cheats if testing in creative mode.