Add Player to Whitelist

Whitelist a player so they can join the server. Run: /whitelist add PlayerName. Adds a player to the server whitelist. Whitelist must be enabled with /whitelist on (or white-list=true in server.properties). Related commands: /whitelist remove PlayerName, /whitelist list, /whitelist reload. Whitelisted players can join even when the server is in whitelist mode. Works on Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/whitelist add PlayerName

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: no
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Ensure whitelist mode is on: /whitelist on.
Run /whitelist add PlayerName.
The player can now join. Use /whitelist list to see all whitelisted players.

Frequently asked questions

Does Add Player to Whitelist work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes — the same command works on both Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Add Player to Whitelist?

Yes — you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Add Player to Whitelist be used in a command block?

No — this command can only be run from the chat window, not from a command block.

Does Add Player to Whitelist work in multiplayer?

Yes — the command works the same in multiplayer as in singleplayer. Operator permissions may be required depending on your server settings.