This guide covers admin commands, player management, maps, and server administration for your ClassiCube MCGalaxy server. For initial setup, see ClassiCube MCGalaxy Server Setup Guide.
1. Permission Ranks
MCGalaxy uses a rank-based permission system. Default ranks from lowest to highest:
| Rank | Description |
|---|---|
| Guest | Default rank for new players. Limited permissions. |
| Builder | Can build and use basic commands. |
| AdvBuilder | Advanced building commands and tools. |
| Operator | Moderation powers (kick, mute, ban). |
| SuperOP | Full server management. |
| Owner | Complete control over the server. |
To set yourself as owner, use the GPanel console and type:
/setrank [YourName] owner2. Essential Admin Commands
All commands are typed in chat with a / prefix.
Player Management
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick [player] [reason] |
Kick a player from the server. |
/ban [player] [reason] |
Ban a player from the server. |
/unban [player] |
Remove a player's ban. |
/banip [ip] |
Ban an IP address. |
/mute [player] |
Mute a player in chat. |
/freeze [player] |
Freeze a player in place. |
/setrank [player] [rank] |
Promote or demote a player. |
/whois [player] |
View player information (IP, rank, join date). |
Map Management
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/newlvl [name] [width] [height] [length] [type] |
Create a new map. Types: flat, pixel, empty, space, rainbow, hell. |
/deletelvl [name] |
Delete a map. |
/goto [map] |
Teleport to a map. |
/load [map] |
Load a map into memory. |
/unload [map] |
Unload a map from memory. |
/map [setting] [value] |
Change map settings (physics, build perms, motd). |
/restore [map] [backup#] |
Restore a map from backup. |
Server Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/server [setting] [value] |
Change server settings (name, motd, max-players). |
/pclients |
List all connected players. |
/say [message] |
Broadcast a server-wide message. |
/shutdown [seconds] [reason] |
Shut down the server with a countdown. |
3. Building Tools
MCGalaxy includes powerful building commands:
/cuboid [block]-- Fill a rectangular area with a block type./replace [old] [new]-- Replace one block type with another in a selection./copyand/paste-- Copy and paste selections./undo [player] [seconds]-- Undo a player's block changes./z [block]-- Place blocks in a cuboid selection.
4. Plugins
MCGalaxy supports C# plugins for extending functionality. To install a plugin:
- Stop the server.
- Upload the
.csplugin file to theplugins/directory via SFTP. See How to Upload Files via SFTP. - Start the server. MCGalaxy compiles and loads plugins automatically.
- Check the console for any plugin load errors.
5. Troubleshooting
- Server not listed: Check that
public=trueinproperties/server.propertiesand that the server is fully started. - Commands not working: Verify your rank with
/whois [YourName]. You need the appropriate rank for each command. - Maps not loading: Check for corrupted map files in the
levels/directory. Try restoring from a backup with/restore. - Plugin errors: Remove the plugin from
plugins/and restart to isolate the issue.
Related Articles
- ClassiCube MCGalaxy Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
Need Help?
If you need further assistance, open a support ticket with your server IP and any error messages from the GPanel console.
