Your First Claim
Let's create your first claim! This guide walks you through every step.
What You'll Do
- Open the claim menu
- Click "Claim This Chunk"
- Name your claim
- See the protection in action
Time needed: About 2 minutes
Step 1: Stand Where You Want to Claim
Go to the location you want to protect. This is usually where you've built something or where you plan to build.
You're claiming a "chunk" - a 16x16 block area that extends from bedrock to sky. Stand somewhere in the middle of your build.
Step 2: Open the Claim Menu
Type this command in chat:
/claim
A menu will open with several options:
| Button | What It Does |
|---|---|
| π My Claims | Shows all claims you own (empty for now) |
| πΏ Claim This Chunk | Creates a new claim here |
| π΅ Visualize Borders | Shows claim boundaries with particles |
| π Invite Inbox | Shows invitations from other players |
Step 3: Click "Claim This Chunk"
Click the green grass block labeled "Claim This Chunk".
You'll see:
- The cost (if economy is enabled)
- Confirmation button
Click to confirm!
Step 4: Name Your Claim
A text input will appear. Type a name for your claim, for example:
My Castle
- At least 3 characters
- Letters, numbers, and spaces are allowed
- Special characters like emojis work too!
Step 5: Congratulations! π
Your claim is created! You'll see a success message:
β Claim "My Castle" has been successfully created!
What Happens Now?
Your claimed chunk is now protected:
| Action | Can You Do It? | Can Strangers Do It? |
|---|---|---|
| Break blocks | β Yes | β No |
| Place blocks | β Yes | β No |
| Open chests | β Yes | β No |
| Kill animals | β Yes | β No |
| Enter the area | β Yes | β οΈ Depends on settings |
See Your Claim Boundaries
Want to see exactly where your claim starts and ends?
- Type
/claim - Click "Visualize Borders" (the sea lantern)
You'll see glowing particles showing:
- π’ Green = Your claims
- π΄ Red = Other players' claims
- π΅ Blue = Unclaimed wilderness
Manage Your Claim
Type /claim again and click "My Claims" to see your claim.
Click on your claim to open the management menu where you can:
- π Set spawn point
- π₯ Add members
- π© Change flags (rules)
- πΊοΈ View the map
- β° Extend claim time
- π¦ Access the vault
- ποΈ Delete the claim
What's Next?
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