
PlayerControl
Swap bodies with other players, or control Carpet fake players
About this Mod
What
Control Player is a server-side mod that allows players to swap control with another player or take control of Carpet fake players.
When a swap is active, the two players effectively control each other's bodies.The mod also works well with Carpet mod fake players, allowing real players to temporarily control them.
Why
This mod makes it possible to observe gameplay from another perspective useful when test mechanics using fake players.
How
Main command:
/controlPlayer
Swap control
Swap control with another player.
/controlPlayer swap <player>
Permission level: 2
Release control
Release your current control state.
/controlPlayer release
If an admin wants to forcibly release another player:
/controlPlayer release <player>
Permission level for forced release: 2
List active swaps
Display all currently active control pairs.
/controlPlayer list
Permission level: 2
Check control status
Show whether you are currently controlling another player.
/controlPlayer status
Gamerules
showControllerPrefix
Default: false
When enabled, the name of the player currently controlling someone will be displayed after the player's name.
This helps identify control relationships more easily, especially when multiple swaps are active.
permissionSwapsToo
Default: false
When enabled, player permissions will also be swapped together with the bodies.
Normally, only the player control / body is swapped.
With this rule enabled, the permission level (such as OP level) will also be exchanged between the two players.
Warning:
This can be dangerous on servers, as it may temporarily grant elevated
permissions to another player.
Available Versions
How to Install PlayerControl on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "PlayerControl". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
PlayerControl server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is PlayerControl compatible with fabric?
PlayerControl officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with PlayerControl – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if PlayerControl consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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