The Console is your real-time window into what’s happening on your server. You can monitor activity, run commands, and control server power from here.
Console Overview
Click Console in the sidebar to see the live server output. The console shows:
- Server startup messages and progress
- Player join/leave events
- Chat messages (if not disabled)
- Plugin/mod messages
- Error messages in red
Running Commands
Type a command in the input field at the bottom and press Enter. Do not include a / prefix — the console runs commands directly.
Common Commands
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
say Hello everyone! | Broadcasts a message to all players |
op PlayerName | Gives a player operator permissions |
whitelist add PlayerName | Adds a player to the whitelist |
ban PlayerName reason | Bans a player |
gamemode creative PlayerName | Changes a player’s game mode |
stop | Gracefully stops the server |
Power Controls
The buttons at the top of the console control server power:
- Start — Boot the server
- Restart — Gracefully restart (saves world first)
- Stop — Gracefully stop (saves world first)
- Kill — Force-stop immediately (use only if server is frozen)
Warning: Only use Kill if the server is completely unresponsive. It doesn’t save the world, which can cause data loss.
Logs Tab
The Logs tab in the sidebar provides access to historical log files. This is useful for:
- Investigating crashes that happened while you were away
- Checking player activity history
- Finding error patterns over time
Logs are rotated daily and stored in the logs/ folder. You can also access them via the File Manager.
Tip: If your console is flooded with spam, a plugin might be logging excessively. Check each plugin’s config for log-level or debug settings.