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# Get Player Count

Returns the player count. Prefers the authoritative server value and falls back to connected-player natives. Never negative.

## **Syntax**

```lua
refresh.Server.GetPlayerCount() -> Integer
```

## **Return**

{% hint style="success" %}
Integer (player count)
{% endhint %}

## Usage Example

```lua
print("Players:", refresh.Server.GetPlayerCount())
```