serverconfig.xml Changes Not Applying
Tags: config, serverconfig, troubleshooting, server
If you edit serverconfig.xml but nothing changes, you are likely editing the wrong file or missing a required restart.
Confirm file location
- Use the
serverconfig.xml next to the server binary.
- Check for duplicate copies in old backups or container volumes.
- Keep only one active config per server instance.
Restart required
- Most settings apply only after a full server restart.
- Some values are locked after world creation.
Validate XML and property names
- Confirm every property exists in the latest XML reference.
- Fix missing quotes or invalid characters.
- Compare against a clean default config if unsure.
Overrides and admin commands
- Console commands can override some settings temporarily.
- Persist changes in the XML and restart to lock them in.
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