The spawn point determines where players appear when they join your server for the first time or when they die without a bed. As a server owner you can relocate the world spawn to any coordinates and even set custom spawn points for individual players. This guide explains how to use the relevant commands via the Wabbanode Control Panel or in‑game.
Using the in‑game command
- Make sure you have operator (OP) permissions. You can grant yourself OP status via the server console with
/op <your‑username>if necessary. - Log into your server and stand exactly where you want players to spawn. Face the direction you want new players to face.
- Type
/setworldspawnin chat and press enter. This sets the world spawn point to your current coordinates and orientation. There is no need for additional parameters.
Using the console
If you know the coordinates of the desired spawn point or cannot join the server:
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and open your Console.
- In the console input box, type:
setworldspawn <x> <y> <z>
Replace <x>, <y> and <z> with the coordinates of the block you want to use as spawn. Press Enter to run the command. The world spawn will move immediately.
Setting Individual Player Spawn Points
Sometimes you may want a specific player to spawn at a different location than the world spawn. Minecraft provides the /spawnpoint command for this purpose.
- Ensure you have OP permissions and know the target player’s username.
- Open the Console in the Wabbanode panel or run the command in‑game.
- Type the command:
spawnpoint <player> <x> <y> <z>
Replace <player> with the player’s username and <x> <y> <z> with the desired coordinates. If you run /spawnpoint in‑game without coordinates, it will set the specified player’s spawn point to your current location and facing.
General Advice
- Communicate with players. Let your players know when you move the spawn point so they are not confused when they next log in.
- Use spawn protection wisely. If you have spawn protection enabled, ensure the new spawn area is large enough or disabled so players can gather resources. See our article on How to Configure or Disable Spawn Protection on your Minecraft Server for more details.
- Set world spawn for each world. If you run multiple worlds via a plugin or mod, remember to set the spawn point separately in each world.
By using /setworldspawn and /spawnpoint, you can control where players appear on your server. Whether you’re creating a spawn town or sending certain players to a custom area, these commands give you complete control over player starting positions.
