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TAB Plugin FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the TAB config files?
TAB generates its configuration files inside its plugin folder on the server, with separate files for the tablist, nametags, scoreboard, and bossbar sections. Edit them with any text editor, then run the plugin's reload command to apply changes without restarting the server.
How do I reload TAB after editing the config?
Use the plugin's reload command from the server console or as an operator in-game. A full reload reapplies tablist, nametag, scoreboard, and bossbar settings without kicking players.
Why isn't my tablist header or footer showing up?
The most common causes are a YAML indentation mistake, a placeholder that isn't registered, or forgetting to reload after saving. Check the console for errors when reloading, since TAB logs exactly which line failed to parse.
How do I add a placeholder like a player's ping or balance to the tablist?
TAB reads placeholders from PlaceholderAPI, so install that plugin and any expansion you need, then use the placeholder syntax inside your tablist, nametag, scoreboard, or bossbar text. If the placeholder shows as raw text, the expansion isn't installed or the placeholder name is misspelled.
How do I make different groups see different tablists?
TAB supports per-group, per-world, and per-server configurations, so you define separate sections and assign them by permission group or world. This lets staff see extra info in the tablist that regular players don't.
Can I show only players from the same world in the tablist?
Yes, TAB has an option to display only players in the same world as the viewer. Enable it in the tablist configuration, and players will only see others sharing their current world.
How do I sort players in the tablist by rank or a placeholder?
TAB's sorting section lets you order players by permission group, by a numeric placeholder, or by multiple conditions. Set the sorting type and list the groups or placeholder values in the order you want them to appear.
How do I hide nametags completely or only for certain players?
In the nametag configuration you can disable nametags entirely, or use per-group and per-player settings to hide them only for specific ranks. There's also a visibility delay fix for invisible players on older clients.
Does TAB work with other plugins like LuckPerms or PlaceholderAPI?
TAB is designed to integrate with permission plugins such as LuckPerms for group-based prefixes and suffixes, and with PlaceholderAPI for dynamic values. It also works across proxy networks for a global tablist.
Will TAB cause lag on my server?
TAB is built to be lightweight and updates efficiently, but heavy placeholder use or very frequent refresh intervals can add load. If you notice lag, increase the update interval or reduce the number of dynamic placeholders in the tablist and scoreboard.