The Ultimate Guide to Minecraft Server Permissions

Every successful Minecraft server relies on a solid permissions system. It controls who can use certain commands, access specific areas, and what ranks players have. For years, this has been a source of confusion for many server owners. That is, until LuckPerms became the definitive standard.

LuckPerms is a modern, fast, and incredibly flexible permissions plugin. This guide will explain why it's the only permissions plugin you'll ever need and show you how to get started with its most powerful features.

Why LuckPerms is the Best Choice

If you're starting a new server or thinking of migrating from an older plugin, here's why LuckPerms is the right choice:

• The Web Editor: This is the killer feature. Instead of typing endless commands or editing complex files, you can manage all your groups, users, and permissions in a user-friendly web interface.
• High Performance: LuckPerms is designed to be extremely fast and efficient, with a minimal impact on your server's performance.
• Versatility: It supports a wide range of server platforms, including Spigot, Paper, BungeeCord, Velocity, Fabric, and Sponge.
• Actively Developed: Unlike older plugins, LuckPerms is constantly updated with new features and for new Minecraft versions.

Core Concepts of LuckPerms

To use LuckPerms effectively, you need to understand three simple concepts:

1. Permissions: A permission is a string that gives access to a command or feature (e.g., essentials.fly). You can grant or deny them.
2. Groups (Ranks): A group is a collection of permissions that you can assign to players. Instead of giving every VIP player 50 individual permissions, you just add them to the "vip" group. Common groups are default, vip, moderator, and admin.
3. Inheritance: Groups can inherit permissions from other groups. For example, your admin group should inherit all the permissions of the moderator group, which in turn inherits from vip, and so on. This creates a clean hierarchy.

The Web Editor: Your Best Friend

The easiest way to manage everything is with the web editor. Forget memorizing commands!

1. Type /lp editor in-game or in your server console.
2. The plugin will generate a unique, secure link. Click it to open the editor in your web browser.
3. In the editor, you can visually create groups, add and remove permissions, and set up inheritance by dragging and dropping.
4. When you are finished, click the "Save" icon in the top right. This will give you a single command.
5. Copy this command and paste it back into your game or console. All your changes will be applied instantly.

Using the web editor eliminates typos and makes managing a complex permission setup incredibly simple.

Most Essential Commands

While the editor is recommended, here are a few basic commands you should know:

• /lp creategroup <group> - Creates a new rank.
• /lp group <group> permission set <permission> true - Gives a permission to a group.
• /lp user <username> parent set <group> - Assigns a player to a rank.
• /lp user <username> permission set <permission> - Gives a specific permission to a single player.

Conclusion

LuckPerms has rightfully earned its place as the number one permissions plugin for Minecraft. Its power, performance, and revolutionary web editor make it accessible for beginners while offering the depth required by large server networks. By taking a few minutes to learn its core concepts, you'll be able to build a robust and easily manageable rank system for your server.