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  1. Start your Minecraft server.
  2. Log in to the server console.
  3. Type the command op <your username> to give yourself operator status. Replace <your username> with your Minecraft username.
  4. Press Enter to execute the command.
Your Minecraft username now has operator (OP) status on the server. Note: Giving yourself operator (OP) status grants you access to all server commands, including potentially destructive ones. Be careful with the commands you use.