Resize a GriefPrevention claim while preserving its protected build

A claim resize changes which blocks remain protected. Measure the complete build and available claim blocks before moving a corner so storage or farms are not accidentally left outside.
Before you start
GriefPrevention has different documentation for legacy v16 and newer alpha releases. Match your installed branch before following commands. Test with a claim owner and an untrusted account, and keep claim ownership distinct from operator or bypass permissions.
Work through the check
Confirm the installed release branch, take a backup and record both existing claim corners, the owner and the claim-block totals from the supported claims-list display.
Inspect the proposed new border around every part of the build, including detached farms and containers, and check for neighboring claims.
Use the documented claim tool as the owner to move the intended corner, keeping the change small enough to verify immediately.
Inspect the new boundary and claim-block accounting, then test an outsider’s harmless build attempt near each changed edge and beside important storage.
Confirm the result
The intended build should remain inside the protected boundary, with available claim blocks adjusted consistently. The resize must not affect the neighboring claim’s owner or permissions.
If the result differs
An insufficient claim-block balance, minimum claim size or overlapping neighbor can reject the resize. Read the exact message before granting an administrative bypass or changing global limits.
Recover safely
Restore the recorded original corner promptly if a protected structure falls outside. Keep both the world and claim-data backup; do not abandon and recreate the claim, which can temporarily expose the entire base.
Documentation and related help
Check the GriefPrevention maintainer documentation and GriefPrevention maintainer reference against your installed release before applying changes.
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