Permission Groups

Understanding the UnitedMC permission system and player progression

Player Groups

Our server uses a permission system with five different groups to make sure everyone has the right access

Default

New Players

All new players start in this group until they're verified by a moderator.

Features

  • Spectator mode only (can't build or interact)
  • Can use basic chat commands
  • Can view the server map
  • Can use voice chat in public areas
  • Can send chat messages

Limitations

  • Cannot build or break blocks
  • Cannot interact with most items
  • No access to creative mode
  • Cannot create land claims

Child

Younger Players

Designed for younger players with safety features and simplified gameplay.

Features

  • Survival mode gameplay
  • Can build and interact with the world
  • Small land claims (16×16)
  • Up to 2 land claims
  • Can create and join parties
  • Falling Tree mod for easier tree cutting

Limitations

  • No private voice messaging
  • Cannot play music in voice chat
  • No creative mode access
  • Limited to smaller claim areas

Trusted

Regular Players

Regular players who understand server rules and have shown responsibility.

Features

  • Access to creative mode
  • Larger land claims (64×64)
  • Up to 5 land claims
  • Private voice messaging
  • Music playback in voice chat
  • Can add markers to the map
  • Basic text formatting in chat

Limitations

  • Cannot build in spawn areas
  • No moderation commands
  • Cannot manage other players' claims

Moderator

Trusted Adults

Trusted adults who help manage the community and assist players.

Features

  • Basic moderation commands (kick, ban, teleport)
  • Can build in spawn chunks
  • Larger land claims (256×256)
  • Up to 10 land claims
  • Can manage other players' claims
  • Advanced voice chat moderation
  • Can promote/demote between Default, Child, and Trusted

Limitations

  • Limited Carpet mod features (fake players only)
  • Cannot access all server settings
  • Cannot promote to Moderator or Operator

Operators

Administrators

Server administrators with complete access to all server functions.

Features

  • Complete access to all server commands
  • Full LuckPerms management
  • All Carpet mod features
  • Complete BlueMap administration
  • Unlimited claim and party management
  • Complete voice chat administration

Responsibilities

  • Server maintenance and backups
  • Plugin/mod configuration
  • Managing moderators
  • Ensuring server stability
  • Resolving complex player issues

Player Progression

How to advance through the permission groups

1
Default
Spectator Mode
2
Child
Basic Gameplay
3
Trusted
Creative Mode
4
Moderator
Helper Role
5
Operator
Administrator

How to Advance

Here's how players can advance through the permission groups:

From Default to Child

  1. Join the server for the first time
  2. Read and understand the server rules
  3. Chat with other players and demonstrate good behavior
  4. Ask a Moderator or Operator for promotion
  5. Moderators will promote players after verifying they understand the rules

From Child to Trusted

  1. Play regularly for at least 1-2 weeks
  2. Create some builds and follow server rules
  3. Help newer players and be respectful in chat
  4. Ask a Moderator or Operator for promotion after demonstrating responsibility

From Trusted to Moderator

Moderator status is only given to trusted adults who have shown exceptional responsibility:

  1. Be a long-term active member (usually 1+ month)
  2. Consistently help other players and understand server features
  3. Demonstrate maturity and fairness in player interactions
  4. Operators may invite trustworthy players to become moderators

From Moderator to Operator

Operator status is reserved for server owners and administrators:

  1. Must be a trusted server administrator
  2. Usually requires real-life connection to server owners
  3. Deep understanding of Minecraft server administration required

Note

Players cannot request Operator status. This role is only given to trusted administrators who help manage server infrastructure and configuration.

Understanding Permissions

What each group can do on the server

Building Permissions

Different groups have different building capabilities to ensure a fair and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Default Group

  • Cannot build - Spectator mode only
  • Can only observe other players' builds

Child Group

  • Can build in survival mode
  • Can create up to 2 land claims (16×16 blocks each)
  • Cannot build in spawn chunks or protected areas
  • Can use Falling Tree mod for easier tree harvesting

Trusted Group

  • Can build in survival and creative mode
  • Can create up to 5 land claims (64×64 blocks each)
  • Cannot build in spawn chunks or protected areas
  • Can use more advanced building tools

Moderator Group

  • Can build in survival and creative mode
  • Can build in spawn chunks
  • Can create up to 10 land claims (256×256 blocks each)
  • Can manage other players' claims if needed

Operators Group

  • Unrestricted building access everywhere
  • Can create unlimited claims of any size
  • Full access to all building-related commands and tools

Building Tip

Always claim your land with the Open Parties and Claims mod to protect your builds from accidental damage. Use a golden shovel to create claim corners.

Voice Chat Permissions

Our server uses Simple Voice Chat for communication. Each group has different voice chat capabilities.

All Groups

  • Can speak in public proximity voice chat
  • Can listen to others speaking nearby
  • Can join the default voice chat group
  • Can mute other players individually

Child Group Limitations

  • Cannot use private whisper function (for safety)
  • Cannot play music through voice chat
  • Can only use proximity-based chat

Trusted Group and Above

  • Can use whisper function for private conversations
  • Can play music through voice chat
  • Can use voice chat URLs

Moderator Group and Above

  • Can broadcast announcements to all players
  • Can mute players server-wide
  • Can disconnect players from voice chat if needed
  • Can manage voice chat groups

Voice Chat Controls

Press V in-game to access voice chat settings. You can adjust microphone volume, voice activation, and other settings there.

Land Claims & Party System

The Open Parties and Claims mod allows players to protect their builds and work together in groups.

Land Claim Sizes

  • Default Group: No claims allowed
  • Child Group: Up to 2 claims (16×16 blocks each)
  • Trusted Group: Up to 5 claims (64×64 blocks each)
  • Moderator Group: Up to 10 claims (256×256 blocks each)
  • Operators Group: Unlimited claims of any size

Basic Claim Commands

  • /claim create - Creates a new claim at your location
  • /claim delete - Deletes one of your claims
  • /claim info - Shows information about the claim you're standing in
  • /claim list - Lists all your claims
  • /claim trust <player> - Grants a player access to your claim
  • /claim untrust <player> - Revokes a player's access to your claim

Party System

  • /party create - Creates a new party
  • /party invite <player> - Invites a player to your party
  • /party join <name> - Joins a party (if invited)
  • /party leave - Leaves your current party
  • /party members - Shows all members of your party

Pro Tip

Creating a party with friends allows you to share claim access and makes building together much easier. Party members can also teleport to each other!

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