# Land Claiming

Before players can claim chunks, they need to create a Land. 
A Land not only holds claimed chunks but also lets you manage them efficiently. Settings, rules, and members apply to all its chunks at once.

!!!info
The current claiming system is slightly confusing and will be improved in future releases!
!!!

## :icon-phs-flag-banner: Claiming

>>> Stay in the desired chunk
You can check the chunk status with the [Border Highlight](/lands/border-highlight) feature.

>>> Use the claim command
Run the `/land claim` command to claim a chunk.

**Optional:** Specify the name of the land you want this chunk to go into.

>>> Verify claiming
You should get a success message showing that the chunk is now yours.

>>> Manage your chunk
The chunk is claimed and you can [manage](/lands/management) it now!

>>>

[!card compact](/lands/management.md)
[!card compact](/lands/quotas.md)

## :icon-phs-empty: Unclaiming

You can remove your land with **all claimed chunks** by using the `/land unclaim` command while staying in any chunk of the land. 

Alternatively, you can do it in the Land's GUI by clicking the **Remove Claim** button.

## :icon-phs-globe-x: World Blacklist

You can disable land claiming in certain worlds by configuring a [world blacklist](#configuration).

This restriction can be bypassed with the [bypass permissions](/lands/permissions).

## :icon-phs-gear: Configuration

```yaml
Claiming:
  # List of worlds where players cannot claim chunks for their Lands.
  Disabled-Worlds:
  - namespace:world_name
  - minecraft:custom_nether
```