About OpGuard
From SpigotMCPassword protected /op and more! Protects your server from op exploits & malicious plugins.
OpGuard is a plugin that protects servers against op exploits & malicious plugins by maintaining a list of verified operators and overriding the default implementation of /op and /deop with its own command: /opguard.
OpGuard offers the ability to restrict access to /op (/opguard op) with a password, useful for keeping untrustworthy staff from setting op. It's also helpful in the event a malicious user somehow gains op or when a staff member has their account broken into; users who don't know the password won't be able to op other users when OpGuard is installed.
When compared to other "Anti-Forceop" plugins, OpGuard is the most feature-packed, configurable, and secure of all.
Releases are compiled with Java 8.
If your server isn't running Java 8, OpGuard will automatically disable itself.
Require a password to op and deop players.
Remember: don't ever tell untrustworthy people the password!
Deny access to /op and /deop.
All op-related commands must be done through /opguard.
Players who don't have permission to use /op and /deop will see an "unknown command" error when they attempt to use either command.
Punish players that attempt to gain op.
Hidden from /help, /?, and tab-completion.
If /plugins is disabled, players won't ever know this plugin is installed.
/opguard will display an "unknown command" message for players who don't have permission.
Extensive logging.
Logged items can be modified in the config.
Command: / opguard
Alias: / og
Usage:
If OpGuard's password is set, it must be included.
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 9 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.16.
Loaders
Runs on Spigot and Paper.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
OpGuard on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from SpigotMC, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Spigot, Paper
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 3.2.5, released 2018-07-13
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.8 to 1.16 (9 versions) | 1.16 |
| Spigot | 1.8 to 1.16 (9 versions) | 1.16 |
From 10 recorded builds of OpGuard.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.5 | 2018-07-13 | 1.8 to 1.16 (9 versions) | Spigot, Paper |
| 3.2.4 | 2017-09-24 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 3.2.3 | 2017-07-06 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 3.2.2 | 2017-06-11 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 3.2.1 | 2017-04-04 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 3.2.0 | 2017-01-12 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
Run OpGuard on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogAdmin & protection
Permissions, moderation, anti-cheat and land protection for the people running the server.
Runs on your server
From source side supportSpigotMC lists OpGuard as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- SpigotPaper
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.16 and 8 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
Verified at the source
- ✓SpigotMCOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-02Open ↗
- ✓AuthorRezz, as published on SpigotMC
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
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OpGuard, answered
Generated from the mod’s own source data.
Do my players need to install OpGuard?
SpigotMC lists OpGuard as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Which loaders does it support?
Spigot and Paper.
Is it free?
Yes. OpGuard is free to download from SpigotMC.
How do I add it to my Nxeon server?
Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.
Run OpGuard on a Minecraft server.
Deploy in about a minute from $4.99 a month, then add OpGuard in one click.