server.properties Essentials for Hosted Servers

Edit server.properties in File Manager, then restart.

High-impact keys

motd=My Chapter22 Server
max-players=20
difficulty=normal
gamemode=survival
pvp=true
spawn-protection=16
view-distance=10
simulation-distance=8
online-mode=true
white-list=false
enable-command-block=false

Hosting notes

Port: leave aligned with the Pterodactyl allocation.
Online-mode: keep true for normal Java SMPs.
Distances: first place to look when TPS drops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing server-port matter on managed hosting?

Usually keep the panel allocation. Changing port without a matching allocation breaks joins.

What view-distance is safe?

8–10 is a common balance; lower on busy modpacks.

Can I disable PvP?

Yes — pvp=false in server.properties.

Need help?

If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.

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