[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":31},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-en-enable-disable-hardcore-mode-pocketmine":3},{"path":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"description":7,"category":8,"subcategory":9,"icon":10,"date":11,"author":12,"order":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"keywords":21,"docGroup":16,"docGroupIcon":28,"link_fr":29,"bodyHtml":30},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fminecraft-bedrock\u002Fenable-disable-hardcore-mode-pocketmine","enable-disable-hardcore-mode-pocketmine","How to Enable or Disable Hardcore Mode on PocketMine-MP","Learn how to easily enable or disable hardcore mode (permanent death) on your PocketMine-MP server using the server.properties file on the Winheberg gaming panel.","jeux","minecraft-bedrock","tabler:file-text","2026-07-24","Winheberg",56,"\u002Fstatics\u002Fimages\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fminecraft-bedrock\u002Fenable-disable-hardcore-mode-pocketmine.webp",[16,17,18,19,20],"pocketmine","minecraft","hardcore","configuration","gaming-panel",[22,23,24,25,26,27],"hardcore mode pocketmine","enable hardcore minecraft","winheberg gaming panel","server.properties bedrock","permanent death minecraft","vps pocketmine configuration","tabler:brand-minecraft","\u002Fdocs\u002Fminecraft-bedrock\u002Factiver-desactiver-mode-hardcore-pocketmine","\u003Ch2>Contexte\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Hardcore mode is a challenging gameplay variant designed for communities seeking the ultimate test. When enabled on a Minecraft Bedrock Edition server via the PocketMine-MP architecture, player death becomes permanent: the player is instantly kicked (banned) or forced into spectator mode, halting their progression. This guide will walk you through managing this feature step-by-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Access the File Manager\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Modifying the fundamental mechanics of your world requires direct interaction with its main configuration file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Log in to your management panel at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpanel.winheberg.com\u002F\">panel.winheberg.com\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Select your PocketMine-MP instance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In the left sidebar menu, click on the \u003Cstrong>File manager\u003C\u002Fstrong> tab.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fstatics\u002Fimages\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fminecraft-bedrock\u002Fenable-disable-hardcore-mode-pocketmine-1781099392937-5616446f0efc656308ad4e8e.webp\" alt=\"Accessing the File Manager tab on the Winheberg management panel\" width=\"800\" \u002F>\n\n\u003Ch2>Configure Hardcore Mode: Step-by-Step\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Follow these steps carefully to adjust the game mode and avoid any loading errors or file write conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>1. Stop the Server Process\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"markdown-alert markdown-alert-important\">\u003Cspan class=\"alert-icon\">\u003Csvg xmlns=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.w3.org\u002F2000\u002Fsvg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\u003Cpath d=\"M12 22c5.523 0 10-4.477 10-10S17.523 2 12 2 2 6.477 2 12s4.477 10 10 10z\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M12 8v4\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M12 16h.01\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fsvg>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cdiv class=\"markdown-alert-body\">\u003Cp>Before editing any file, ensure your server is completely shut down. If the process remains active in the background, PocketMine-MP will automatically overwrite your changes during its next write cycle or upon restart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch3>2. Edit the Main Configuration File\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>At the root of your server directory (\u003Ccode>\u002F\u003C\u002Fcode>), locate and open the following document:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode class=\"language-properties\">server.properties\n\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\u003Cp>Click on the file to open it within the text editor built into your management panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>3. Modify the Hardcore Directive\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Scroll through the parameters until you locate the \u003Ccode>hardcore\u003C\u002Fcode> line. It is usually found around line 14 in the default configuration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>To enable permadeath (Hardcore Mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode class=\"language-ini\">hardcore=on\n\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>To disable permadeath (Return to classic mode):\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode class=\"language-ini\">hardcore=off\n\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fstatics\u002Fimages\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fminecraft-bedrock\u002Fenable-disable-hardcore-mode-pocketmine-1781099458453-7ed8737f0194a5c113030c9a.webp\" alt=\"Modifying the hardcore variable inside the server.properties file\" width=\"800\" \u002F>\n\n\u003Ch3>4. Save Your Changes\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Save your edits by clicking the \u003Cstrong>Save Content\u003C\u002Fstrong> button on the editor interface, or use the standard keyboard shortcut \u003Ckbd>Ctrl\u003C\u002Fkbd> + \u003Ckbd>S\u003C\u002Fkbd> (\u003Ckbd>Cmd\u003C\u002Fkbd> + \u003Ckbd>S\u003C\u002Fkbd> on macOS).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>5. Boot the Server\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Navigate to the \u003Cstrong>Console\u003C\u002Fstrong> tab of your panel and click the start button. The server will initialize and immediately apply your new gameplay rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Configuration Variables Behavior\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth align=\"left\">Applied Value\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth align=\"left\">Player Status After Death\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth align=\"left\">Impact on Global Difficulty\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd align=\"left\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ccode>hardcore=on\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd align=\"left\">Automatic kick and respawn restriction (spectator mode or ban depending on setup).\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd align=\"left\">Automatically locks the game difficulty to the maximum level.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd align=\"left\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ccode>hardcore=off\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd align=\"left\">Standard respawn allowed at the world spawn point or near a valid bed.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd align=\"left\">The difficulty relies strictly on the separate \u003Ccode>difficulty\u003C\u002Fcode> variable.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch2>Troubleshooting\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>❌ Players respawn normally after dying\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Ensure the \u003Ccode>server.properties\u003C\u002Fcode> file was successfully saved and the syntax is exactly \u003Ccode>hardcore=on\u003C\u002Fcode> (with no extra space after "on").\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Make sure you have restarted the server from the \u003Cstrong>Console\u003C\u002Fstrong> tab to apply the modifications.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Temporarily disable any death management or respawn plugins that might override PocketMine-MP's native configuration.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>❌ The configuration file resets itself\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>The server instance was likely still running while you edited the file. Always completely shut down the server (using the \u003Cstrong>Stop\u003C\u002Fstrong> button) before editing \u003Ccode>server.properties\u003C\u002Fcode>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Best Practices\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Preventive Communication\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Enabling Hardcore mode applies instantly upon the next login. Always notify your community beforehand; an unannounced permadeath is a major source of frustration.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Regular Backups\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Even though death is permanent in Hardcore mode, generate regular server restoration points (\u003Cstrong>Backups\u003C\u002Fstrong>). This allows you to restore the world or reinstate a dead player in the event of a server bug or cheating (exploit).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dependency Checks\u003C\u002Fstrong>: If you are using third-party plugins for ban management (such as advanced UHC systems), verify their compatibility with the \u003Ccode>hardcore=on\u003C\u002Fcode> variable to prevent disconnection loops.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Need Help?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If respawn behaviors do not apply despite following this tutorial, or if the file refuses to save, our team is here to assist you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can submit a support ticket to our \u003Cstrong>Technical\u003C\u002Fstrong> department from your client area at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbilling.winheberg.com\">billing.winheberg.com\u003C\u002Fa> by linking your PocketMine-MP subscription for personalized troubleshooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have a great survival journey on your PocketMine-MP infrastructure! 🎮\u003C\u002Fp>\n",1788993141614]