Maintenance Mode Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on maintenance mode?
Open the mod's configuration file or use the in-game command to enable maintenance mode. Once enabled, only whitelisted players can join; all others receive your custom kick message.
Can I schedule maintenance to start and stop automatically?
Yes, the mod supports scheduling maintenance windows with start and end times. Configure these in the settings, and the server will automatically enter and exit maintenance mode at the specified times.
How do I whitelist players for maintenance mode?
Add player names or UUIDs to the whitelist in the mod's configuration file, or use the whitelist command if available. Whitelisted players can connect normally while maintenance mode is active.
What formatting does the kick message support?
The kick message supports MiniMessage and standard Minecraft formatting codes, allowing you to customize colors, styles, and text decoration for the message shown to kicked players.
Can I change the server icon and MOTD during maintenance?
Yes, the mod lets you set a custom server icon and MOTD that display only during maintenance mode, so players see a different appearance before they attempt to join.
Does this mod create automatic backups?
The mod provides tools to perform full server backups including configs, mods, and world data, though you typically trigger these manually before maintenance or configure them to run on a schedule.
Does Maintenance Mode Mod work with LuckPerms?
Yes, the mod integrates with LuckPerms, allowing you to manage whitelist permissions through LuckPerms groups instead of manually editing configuration files.
Will players in-game get kicked when I enable maintenance mode?
Yes, enabling maintenance mode will disconnect all non-whitelisted players currently on the server with your configured kick message.
Can I test maintenance mode without actually kicking players?
Check your mod configuration for a test or dry-run mode; otherwise, enable maintenance mode on a test server first to verify your kick message and settings before using it on your live server.
Does this mod affect server performance?
Maintenance Mode Mod is lightweight and server-side only, so it has minimal performance impact; backups may temporarily affect performance depending on server size, so schedule them during low-traffic periods.