What a land claim does
A land claim marks an area where other players cannot freely break blocks, place blocks, open containers, or use protected interactions. Exact permissions depend on the current server plugin and season configuration.
Claims protect time investment. They do not create permission to block roads, surround another build, reserve unreasonable empty territory, or ignore staff instructions.
Claim the real footprint
- Walk the intended base boundary and check for nearby claims, roads, farms, towns, and portals.
- Protect the starter structure and storage first instead of claiming a huge speculative area.
- Include practical space for expansion, entrances, farms, redstone, and exterior decoration.
- Use the claim-visualization command to confirm corners and vertical coverage.
- Test access with a trusted teammate before storing important shared items.
Sharing access safely
Grant the narrowest permission needed. A shop helper may need container access without full build control. A temporary teammate may not need permanent trust across every claim you own.
Review permissions when a group changes. If somebody leaves a project, remove access before the disagreement becomes an inventory problem.
Town and team claims
Large projects need an agreed owner, expansion plan, public access route, and process for inactive members. Decide who controls the central claim before valuable infrastructure depends on one player’s account.
Claim disputes
Do not alter borders in retaliation. Record coordinates, claim outlines, and relevant messages, then use the official support route. The server rules explain expectations for abandoned builds and protected areas.