How to give yourself op in a Minecraft server

To give yourself op, type op yourusername in the server Console. In game, only an existing operator can run the command.

Steps

1. Open the Console tab in your panel.
2. Type op yourusername and press enter.
3. Join the game and test with a command such as gamemode creative.

No Console access?

If you cannot use the Console, ask the host or whoever manages the server. You cannot op yourself from a regular player account.

Operator levels

Operator permission levels exist in the ops.json file. Level 4 is the highest in vanilla. Edit carefully and follow current documentation.

If you use plugins

Use a permissions plugin such as LuckPerms to give staff only what they need rather than full op. Our LuckPerms guide covers ranks.

Remove op

Run deop username in the Console.

Security

• Op only people you trust.
• In offline mode, ops can be impersonated, so use authentication.

Common mistakes

• Typing the display name instead of the account name.
• Running the command from chat without a slash and without permission.
• Giving op to too many players.
• Misspelled usernames.