Allow flying on a Java server

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Prevent legitimate flying players from being disconnected from a NolimitHost Minecraft Java Edition server.

Set allow-flight=true when a plugin, mod, or game mode lets players fly. This property permits flight checks; it does not grant players the ability to fly.

Stop the server — Log in to the NolimitHost Game Panel at https://panel.nolimithost.cc/ and select your Minecraft Java server, then stop the server. Wait for a clean shutdown before editing the configuration, so the running server does not overwrite your changes.
Edit server.properties — In the left sidebar, click File Manager and open server.properties. This file is the main server configuration file. Find the allow-flight line and set:
```
allow-flight=true
```
Save and restart — Save the file, start the server again so the change takes effect, and test with the plugin, mod, or game mode that provides flight.

Note: Creative and Spectator mode provide their own flying controls. Survival flight normally requires a compatible plugin or mod and the required player permission.

Set allow-flight=false to restore the normal flight check. Stop the server first, edit the file, and restart the server after saving. Players using legitimate flight from a plugin or mod may then be disconnected.

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