This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /stop command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
The /stop command is a server command that stops a Minecraft server and then saves all of the server data such as players, worlds, chunks for the Overworld, chunks for the Nether and chunks for the End.
It is important to know how to stop a Minecraft server. For example, you should stop the server before making any changes to the server properties such as enabling command blocks.
Let's explore how to use this game command.
Supported Platforms
The /stop command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | No |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | No |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | No |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | No |
 Windows 10 Edition | No |
 Education Edition | No |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run server commands such as the /stop command, you have to first create a multiplayer server in Minecraft and be the operator of that server.
Stop Command
- Java
Stop Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to stop a server is:
/stop
How to Enter the Command
1. Open Server Console
To run a server command, the instructions vary depending on your version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), open a server console. Use Command Prompt in Windows or Terminal on a Mac.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we will stop a Minecraft server with the following command:
/stop
To enter the /stop command in Minecraft, you must enter it as a server command (see below):
You should see the message "Stopping the server" appear in the server console. Once the command has been entered, the server will stop and all Minecraft data for that server will be saved to disk.
Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /stop command in Minecraft!
Other Server Commands
Here are some other server commands you can use in Minecraft:
