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title: How to Change Max Players on s&box Servers
description: "Learn how to easily adjust the player limit on your s&box server using the Nodecraft control panel. Whether you're hosting a massive 128-player sandbox or a private session, this guide covers the step-by-step configuration and important tips regarding gamemode-specific caps."
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published: "2026-04-30T19:21:54.037Z"
updated: "2026-04-30T19:21:54.037Z"
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# How to Change Max Players on s&box Servers

Learn how to easily adjust the player limit on your s&box server using the Nodecraft control panel. Whether you're hosting a massive 128-player sandbox or a private session, this guide covers the step-by-step configuration and important tips regarding gamemode-specific caps.

Whether you're looking to host a massive 128-player chaotic sandbox or a cozy private session, adjusting your player limit on s&box is straightforward.

Keep in mind that while you can set limits up to 128 players, some specific gamemodes have hardcoded limits that will override your manual configuration.

## How to Adjust Max Players via Nodecraft Control Panel

Follow these steps to update your server capacity:

1. **Access your Dashboard: **Log in to your Nodecraft Dashboard.
2. **Open the Server Panel:** Click the Panel button (represented by the gear icon) on your s&box server card.
3. **Navigate to Settings: **Locate Game Settings in the left-hand menu of your control panel.

  ![A screenshot of the Nodecraft control panel's s&box server settings, showing the configuration fields for the Steam Server Auth Token and the default gamemode selection.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/2852x2075/010035c066/nodecraft-sbox-game-settings-steam-auth-token.png/m/1000x0/smart)
4. **Update the Max Players:** In the Basic tab, find the Max Players field and set the number of players you'd like.
5. **Save Changes:** Click the blue Submit button at the bottom of the page to save your configuration.
6. **Restart Server: **Restart your server for the new max players to initialize.

**Quick Tip:** If your player count doesn't seem to change after a restart, check the documentation for the specific gamemode you are running; it likely has a built-in player cap that ignores external settings.

## Conclusion

Changing your s&box max players is a seamless process through the Nodecraft control panel. Whether you're sticking to the classics or hosting a brand-new community creation, just remember to Save your changes and Restart the server to see the updates in action!w