# Enable the whitelist on your server

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The whitelist limits access to authorized players.\
Ideal for a private server.
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### Objective

Enable the whitelist and add authorized players.

### Step-by-step guide

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**Enable the whitelist**

On the dashboard, open the **Settings**.

Click on **Enable the whitelist on your server**.

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**Add a player to the whitelist**

In **Console**, run: `whitelist add Username`

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### Common issues

* **The player cannot join** : check the exact spelling of the username.
* **The whitelist is enabled but “everyone” can enter** : check `white-list=true` in `server.properties`.
* **Command denied** : make sure you are OP: [Be an administrator on my Minecraft server](/en/minecraft/etre-administrateur-sur-mon-serveur-minecraft.md).

### FAQ

#### How to remove a player?

Use: `whitelist remove Username`

#### How to disable the whitelist?

Use: `whitelist off`

Or go back through the dashboard settings.


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