Server Rules
by DrEmixam
Server Rules makes new players on a Fabric server read and accept the server's rules before they can join the game.
What it does
When a player connects to a server running the mod for the first time, a rules screen opens and shows the server's rules. The player has to tick the acceptance checkbox before play can begin, so the rules are confirmed rather than skipped. The screen is a scrolling list with a checkbox and customizable buttons, which lets the server owner adapt the text and controls to the community.
The mod is meant for servers that want a friendly, respectful community from the first login. It configures itself automatically on first startup, so a server owner installs the file, starts the server and the rules screen is ready for new players. Server Rules is built for Fabric 1.20.1 only, and it is published under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later, which makes it open source. Both the server and every player need the mod, because the rules screen is drawn on the client side.
Key features
Mandatory rules screen
New players see the server rules on first connection and cannot continue until they accept them.
Scrolling rules display
Long rule sets fit a scrolling screen with a checkbox for acceptance.
Customizable buttons
The screen's buttons can be configured so the server can present its own accept and decline choices.
Automatic first-run setup
The mod writes its own configuration on first startup, so no manual setup is needed before players connect.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Community servers
A server with a code of conduct can make every newcomer confirm the rules before joining the game.
Public servers with many new players
Owners who see frequent new arrivals can rely on the screen to show the same rules to each one.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run Fabric 1.20.1 and want new players to confirm the server's rules on their first connection.
How it compares
Rulebook is a server-side only mod, published under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, for Fabric 1.21.4 – 1.21.7. Server Rules targets Fabric 1.20.1 and needs the client and server environment, so both sides must run it. ValiMod is also a Fabric mod with client and server requirements, under the MIT License, for 1.20.4 – 1.20.6, so it is not a version match for 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Rules | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-18 |
| Rulebook | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.7 | Server-side only | 2025-07-06 |
| ValiMod | Fabric | 1.20.4 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-07-25 |
Questions
Which loader and version does Server Rules need?
Do players have to install Server Rules?
Can the rules screen be customized?
In the catalog
Server Rules is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Server Rules is a Minecraft Fabric mod designed to enforce server rules by displaying a mandatory rules screen to new players. Players must read and accept the rules before they can join the game, ensuring a friendly and respectful community environment. The config/serverrules/config.yml file allows you to customize…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/server-rules
- Owner
- DrEmixam
- Published
- 2025-07-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15