How to Use the SetMaxPlayers Command in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /setmaxplayers command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can use the /setmaxplayers command to set the maximum number of players for a game session. Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).
Supported Platforms
The /setmaxplayers command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | No |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.1) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.2) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.5.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.1) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.0.18) |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
SetMaxPlayers Command
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
SetMaxPlayers Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
SetMaxPlayers Command in Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
SetMaxPlayers Command in PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
SetMaxPlayers Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
SetMaxPlayers Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
SetMaxPlayers Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to set the maximum number of players for a game session is:
/setmaxplayers <maxPlayers>
Definitions
- maxPlayers is the maximum number of players allowed for this game session. It should be a value between 1 and 30.
Examples
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 10 in Minecraft PE:
/setmaxplayers 10
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 5:
/setmaxplayers 5
Example in Xbox One Edition
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 7 in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/setmaxplayers 7
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 12:
/setmaxplayers 12
Example in PS4 Edition
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 5 in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/setmaxplayers 5
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 8:
/setmaxplayers 8
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 2 in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/setmaxplayers 2
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 30:
/setmaxplayers 30
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 8 in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/setmaxplayers 8
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 20:
/setmaxplayers 20
Example in Education Edition
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 6 in Minecraft Education Edition:
/setmaxplayers 6
To set the maximum number of players for a game session to 12:
/setmaxplayers 12
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button
at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller.
- For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button
on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we will set the maximum number of players for this sessio to 10 with the following command:
/setmaxplayers 10
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the max players will be set for this game session.
You will see the message "Set max players to 10." to indicate that the maximum number of players that can connect to this Minecraft world is now set to 10.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /setmaxplayers command in Minecraft!