How to Add Members to Your Minecraft Server

Managing a growing Minecraft server can be a lot to handle alone. Adding trusted members to help with administrative tasks is a great way to share the workload and ensure your server runs smoothly. This guide will walk you through how to securely add members and manage their specific permissions using the MintServers control panel, all without sharing your primary account details.

Why Add Server Members?

• Shared Responsibility: Distribute server management tasks among trusted individuals.
• Better Coverage: Ensure server issues can be addressed even when you're unavailable.
• Enhanced Security: Grant specific permissions without sharing your main account credentials.
• Improved Organization: Assign different roles to team members based on their responsibilities.

How to Add Members to Your Server

You can invite new members directly from your MintServers dashboard.

1. Access the Members Section:
   • Log into your account at MintServers Dashboard
   • Select your server and click on the "MEMBERS" option in the server management panel.
   
2. Invite New Members:
   • Click the "INVITE MEMBER" button.
   
   • Enter the email address of the person you want to add.
   • Choose their role: Administrator for full access, or Member (Selected Permissions) for custom access.
3. Configure Member Permissions:
   • If you chose "Member (Selected Permissions)," you can grant access to specific functions like Game Panel access (Console, Files, Backups), billing management (View Invoices, Renew Orders), or member management.
   
4. Send the Invitation:
   • Review the selected permissions and click "SEND INVITE".
   • The invited user will get an email with instructions to accept the invitation and access the server.
   

Managing Existing Members

You can easily modify permissions or remove a member at any time. Simply navigate back to the "MEMBERS" section, find the member you wish to manage, and use the options menu to edit their permissions or remove them from the server.

Best Practices for Member Management

• Principle of Least Privilege: Only grant permissions that a member absolutely needs to perform their role. Avoid giving universal Administrator access unless necessary.
• Regular Audits: Periodically review your members list and their permissions. Ensure that the access levels are still appropriate for their current roles.
• Prompt Removal: If a team member is no longer active or part of your team, remove their access promptly to maintain server security.
• Keep Records: For larger teams, it can be helpful to keep a simple, private record of who has what level of access and why.

Conclusion

Adding members to your Minecraft server is a fantastic way to build a management team, distribute responsibilities, and ensure your community is well-cared-for. The MintServers permission system gives you granular control over what each member can do, protecting your security while enabling effective team collaboration. Start building your server staff today and take your community to the next level!