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# How To Create A Town

## **🏗️ How to Create a Town**

Creating your own town is simple—just make sure you meet the requirements before starting.

#### **Requirements**

* Enough money to pay the **town creation cost**
* Choose a location at least **X blocks away** from existing towns
* Have a unique town name that follows server rules

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#### **Step-by-Step Guide**

1. **Stand in the chunk you want as your home block.**
2. Type: 
   1. /town new \<name>
3. Your town will be created and you become the mayor
4. Claim your first additional chunks using:
   1. /town claim
5. Set your town spawn:
   1. /town set spawn
6. Invite Residents:
   1. /town invite \<player>

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## **🌱 Town Growth & Management**

Growing a town takes teamwork and planning. This section covers how towns expand, rank up, and stay organized.

#### **Claiming Land**

* Claims cost money from the town bank
  * /town claim
* Your town’s maximum size increases with **resident count or towny claim block vouchers.**
* Outposts allow you to claim land away from your main town
  * /town claim outpost

#### **Town Ranks**

Examples include:

* **Assistant** — helps manage claims
* **Builder** — manages plots
* **Recruiter** — can invite players
  * /town rank add \<player> \<rank>

#### **Plot Types**

* Residential
* Shop
* Farm
* Embassy
* Wilds
* Inns

Set a plot type with:

* /plot set \<type>

#### **Taxes & Upkeep**

Towns pay upkeep daily. Make sure your bank stays funded.

* /town deposit&#x20;
* /town set taxes

#### **Managing Permissions**

* Toggle explosion, fire, PvP, and mob settings
* Plot-specific permissions override town-wide ones
* Give individual players special access

#### **Growth Tips**

* Recruit regularly
* Keep a treasury buffer
* Organize builds by zoning your plots
* Host events to keep your town active

#### **Mayor Tips**

* Set up clear town rules early
* Use `/town set taxes` responsibly
* Create ranks for trusted members
* Keep money in the **town bank** for upkeep

  ```
  /town deposit <amount>
  ```

***

#### **FAQ**

**Can I rename my town?**\
Yes, with:

```
/town set name <newname>
```


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