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How to Fix Query Port Error

Fix Query Port Error by configuring the query settings in server.properties and opening the UDP port.

Quick Fix

Set enable-query=true and query.port=25565 in server.properties. Ensure the UDP port is open.

Error Message

Unable to initialise query on port / Query running on port

How to Fix

1

Set enable-query=true in server.properties

2

Set query.port to a free port (default 25565)

3

Open the query port for UDP in your firewall

4

If not needed, set enable-query=false

Common Causes

  • Query port already in use
  • enable-query not configured correctly
  • Firewall blocking UDP query port

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Edit server.properties
  2. Configure query settings
  3. Open UDP port
  4. Restart

FAQ

Do I need query enabled?

Only if you want server list ping data or use monitoring tools. Most servers can leave it disabled.

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