Bedrock server: how to fix "You are not invited to this server"

Since October 2, 2026, new Bedrock servers are created without an allowlist (allow-list=false): anyone can join. A server created between September 24 and October 2, 2026 may still have it on (allow-list=true): only registered players can join, others see "You are not invited to this server". Add your players, or turn the allowlist off.

1. Option A, keep the allowlist: in the GamePanel console, type allowlist add <gamertag> for each player (Xbox gamertag, in quotes if it contains a space: allowlist add "My Nickname"). allowlist list shows the list, allowlist remove <gamertag> removes a player.

2. Option B, open the server to everyone: stop the server, File Manager, server.properties, change allow-list=true to allow-list=false, save, restart.

3. Become an operator: once connected to the server (step 1 or 2 done), type op <gamertag> in the console. deop <gamertag> removes the role.

4. The operator role is stored in permissions.json (values operator, member, visitor). If you edit this file by hand, type permission reload in the console.

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