Adding a Prefix to the Default Group (Nautical Ranks)

You cannot directly create a prefix for the default group in the same way you would a new group. However, by adding individual values you can achieve the same effect.

Step 1: Open LuckPerms Web Editor

1. Log into your server, or, your servers dashboard.
2. Run the command /lp editor or if you're using your servers dashboard run lp editor

Step 2: Inside the editor, select the default group

1. Wait for your dashboard to load.
2. If prompted to approve the connection, copy and paste the provided command.
   
   • If you're using your servers dashboard, remember to remove the / 

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Step 3: Set a weight

Choose a weight for your group. Higher weights take priority if multiple groups exist.

Example: 10

1. Navigate to the field marked with a "3" in the image above 
2. Add the permission weight.x; replace x with the weight you want this group to have.

Step 4: Add a prefix entry

Prefix entries use the following format:

prefix.{weight}.{color-code}{prefix}

• {weight} = The weight value you set in the previous step.
• {color-code} = A Minecraft colour code. You can find those linked here: https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Formatting_codes.
• {prefix} = The text, emoji, or unicode icon you want to appear before the username.

Example:

prefix.10.&6[]

Step 5: Save & Apply changes

Click Apply in the web editor to save your changes. All current and future default players will now automatically have the prefix displayed.

Notes:

• Without the Nautical Ranks resource pack, the unicode will not render. 
• Ensure you're using the correct unicode from your default.json files
• Weight determines priority if multiple groups exist. 

_{Last reviewed: 12/10/2025 : 19:23 (DD/MM/YYYY : HH:MM)}

_{Last reviewed by: Lewis}