---
title: "How to Whitelist a Minecraft Server"
description: "Guide on whitelisting"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/107-how-to-whitelist-a-minecraft-server
collection: "Minecraft"
updated: 2026-06-07
language: en
---

# How to Whitelist a Minecraft Server

Guide on whitelisting

### Summary

A Minecraft server whitelist lets you keep your server private and restricted to only approved players. When the whitelist is enabled, anyone not on the list will be blocked from joining, making it one of the most effective ways to secure your server - especially if you’re running on a public IP. Operators (OPs) can also toggle the whitelist on or off directly in-game, which is handy for troubleshooting or making quick changes without restarting the server.

> **Error:** **Requirement**: Managing the whitelist in-game requires OP permissions.

> **Info:** Note: Use the command /whitelist list to see all currently whitelisted players.

### How to Whitelist a Minecraft Server (via Panel)

1.  Log in to the ChipHead Panel.
    
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2.  Navigate to Management > Players
    
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3.  Navigate to “Whitelisted”.
    
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4.  Select “Whitelist Player” and add type their player name in.
    
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### How to Add or Remove Players (via ChipHead Panel)

1.  Navigate to Management > Players
    
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2.  Select an existing player and click on “Unwhitelist”. (You can add to whitelist from here as alternatively)
    
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### How to Whitelist a Minecraft Server (In-Game)

1.  In chat, type /whitelist on to enable.
    
2.  Type /whitelist off to disable.
    

### How to Add or Remove Players (In-Game)

1.  Add a player: /whitelist add Steve
    
2.  Remove a player: /whitelist remove Steve