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How do I change the Java version of my Minecraft server?

Every Minecraft version needs its own Java version. This is how you choose the right Java version for your Minecraft server in the game panel.

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Reference

How do I change the settings in server.properties?

Which settings are in your Minecraft server's server.properties, what they do and how to change them in the game panel. Also: pvp and game rules.

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Guide

How do I change the version of my Minecraft server?

How to move your Minecraft server to a different version: download the jar from our mirror, replace server.jar and choose the right Java version.

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Guide

How do I enable command blocks on my Minecraft server?

How to enable command blocks on your Minecraft server: with a game rule since 1.21.9 and in server.properties on older versions.

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How do I give a player OP on my Minecraft server?

How to give a player OP rights on your Minecraft server from the console in the game panel, and how to remove them again with deop.

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How do I install a modpack on my Minecraft server?

How to put a CurseForge or Modrinth modpack on your Minecraft server: upload the server files, set up Fabric and let players join.

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How do I install a plugin on my Minecraft server?

How to install a plugin on your Minecraft server with Paper, Purpur or Spigot: download it, upload it to the plugins folder and restart.

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How do I install mods on my Minecraft server?

How to install mods on your Minecraft server with Fabric: place the server launcher, add Fabric API and upload your mods to the mods folder.

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How do I join my Minecraft server?

How to find your Minecraft server's address in the game panel and add the server in Minecraft Java Edition or Bedrock Edition.

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How do I let Bedrock players join my Java server?

How to let Bedrock players join your Java Minecraft server with Geyser: add an extra port, install Geyser and set the port.

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How do I make a backup of my Minecraft server?

How to make a backup of your Minecraft server in the game panel, download it and restore it. Also: making your own copy via SFTP.

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How do I make my Minecraft server hardcore?

How to enable hardcore on your Minecraft server in server.properties, and how to let a player play again after dying.

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How do I put my own world on my Minecraft server?

How to put your own Minecraft world on your server: replace the main world via SFTP, or add an extra world with Multiverse-Core.

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How do I reduce lag on my Minecraft server?

How to find the cause of lag on your Minecraft server with spark, and make the server lighter with view-distance, pre-generation and fewer entities.

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How do I reset my Minecraft server's world?

How to reset your Minecraft server's world: delete the world folders in the game panel, optionally set a seed, and start again.

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How do I set a seed for my Minecraft server?

How to set a seed for your Minecraft server with level-seed in server.properties and generate a new world with that seed.

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How do I set an icon for my Minecraft server?

How to set a custom icon for your Minecraft server: upload a 64 x 64 pixel PNG as server-icon.png and restart the server.

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How do I set up a play. address for my Minecraft server?

How to give your Minecraft server an easy address: a subdomain in the game panel, or play.yourdomain.com with an SRV record on your own domain.

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What is a whitelist and how do I set it up?

What a whitelist is and how to turn it on for your Minecraft server, and add or remove players with commands in the console.

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Troubleshooting

Why can't I connect to my Minecraft server?

Cannot connect to your Minecraft server? Go through the most common causes: server off, wrong address, different version, whitelist or mods.

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Troubleshooting

Why does my Minecraft server crash?

Does your Minecraft server crash or not start? Find the error and fix the most common causes, from the Java version to plugins and memory.

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