infoServer ErrorsAffects: All versions
How to Fix Server Difficulty Locked
Fix Difficulty Locked by changing the difficulty setting in server.properties.
Quick Fix
Change difficulty in server.properties and restart, or use /difficulty <level> from console.
Error Message
Cannot change difficulty / Difficulty lockedHow to Fix
1
Set difficulty=<easy|normal|hard> in server.properties
2
Use /difficulty <easy|normal|hard> from server console
3
For singleplayer, open to LAN and use /difficulty
Common Causes
- Difficulty locked via the lock button in singleplayer
- server.properties difficulty overriding in-game setting
Diagnostic Steps
- Open server.properties
- Change difficulty value
- Restart the server
FAQ
What are the difficulty values?
peaceful, easy, normal, hard. In server.properties, use the name not a number.