diff --git a/minetest.conf b/minetest.conf
index b279b78..2db847a 100644
--- a/minetest.conf
+++ b/minetest.conf
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ enable_pvp = true
 tnt_enable = true
 
 # server
-max_users = 8
+max_users = 16
 max_block_generate_distance = 4
 max_block_send_distance = 3
 max_simultaneous_block_sends_per_client = 20