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When running your own Minecraft Server instance, you have the ability to install custom plugins. These plugins can add more functionality to your servers, such as advanced chat (EssentialsX), compatibility (ViaVersion), and moderation tools (LuckPerms), among many other things. For example, if you want more control over user access or to block hacks, you can Read More >

When you are managing your own Minecraft Server instance, you have the ability to customize the game how you want it to run. There are many configuration options that you can access from the Minecraft Game panel. For example, you can select settings such as the difficulty of the game, maximum world size, or log Read More >

Your Minecraft Server includes a Game Panel that is powered by AMP and any time an update is available it will automatically notify you. It is recommended to perform these updates when possible since they can contain new features and keep your server protected from known bugs.  In this guide, we’ll show you the steps Read More >

When managing a Minecraft Server, you have the ability to run console commands not only within the game but also in the Game Panel. This can save you time by allowing commands to run without logging into the actual game. Quickly find out information about your server or make changes using Minecraft commands. This guide Read More >

You have access to view or change your Minecraft Server instance information within the Game Management Panel interface. From there you can perform tasks such as viewing your connection settings, updating Minecraft, starting/stopping an instance, deleting an instance, or changing the port you are using for SFTP among many other things. This lets you modify Read More >

The Minecraft Server plans include a Game Panel with built-in security and privacy options to help you protect your server instances. These can be adjusted to make accessing your server more or less secure. For example, for more security, you can limit the type of files that can be uploaded, or make it required for Read More >

When managing your Minecraft Server it’s recommended that you perform backups at regular intervals, or before making major modifications. This would allow you to roll back the changes if any problems occur. For example, if you are testing out a new 3rd party plugin or changing the server configuration, make a backup and enter a Read More >

Your Minecraft Server Hosting plan includes access to a Game Panel where you can manage your instances. Within the Game Panel is a File Manager tool that makes it simple to view or edit files and folders. This guide will show you how to use the File Manager in your Game Management Panel. How to Read More >

When you are hosting a Minecraft Server, there may be tasks that you need to automate or perform on a regular basis. Triggers can be used to schedule a task or automatically do a job for you. For example, you could schedule a trigger to check for updates weekly or send an email message to Read More >

If you want to edit or manage the files on your Minecraft Server instance, you have the ability to use the File Manager or connect directly using SFTP. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol or SSH File Transfer Protocol and connects securely so the data is encrypted over the network. In this guide, we’ll Read More >

When you first purchase your Minecraft Server hosting account it will be set up and ready to work, but there may be times when you want to use custom networking options. For example, if you have multiple instances and are accessing them using the hostname, you can change the port for each instance to allow Read More >

Your Minecraft Server Hosting plan includes the ability to create new server instances. In this guide, we’ll show you how to select the default settings for a new instance that is created in the Game Management Panel. Set New Instance Defaults Congratulations, now you know how to set new instance defaults in your Game Management Read More >

When managing a Minecraft Server, you have the ability to update your user profile within the Game Panel. Tasks such as updating your profile picture/email address or enabling two-factor authentication are all accomplished through the account profile page. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access your profile options and then show you how Read More >