Minecraft Server Hosting

Minecraft on Game Lords

Minecraft is our most popular game, supporting both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition servers. We offer multiple server types and versions to suit any playstyle.

Server Types

Vanilla Minecraft

• Pure Minecraft: No modifications, official gameplay
• Latest Version: Always updated to newest release
• Stable Performance: Optimized for reliability
• Best For: First-time server owners, pure Minecraft experience

Bukkit/Spigot/Paper

• Plugin Support: Thousands of available plugins
• Performance Optimized: Better than vanilla for larger servers
• Custom Features: Economy, permissions, mini-games
• Best For: Community servers, custom gameplay

Forge/Fabric (Modded)

• Mod Support: Client and server-side modifications
• Custom Content: New blocks, items, mechanics
• Modpacks: Pre-configured mod collections
• Best For: Technical players, custom experiences

Bedrock Edition

• Cross-Platform: Mobile, console, and PC players
• Built-in Features: Marketplace content, achievements
• Simple Setup: Easy for casual players
• Best For: Mixed-platform friend groups

Setting Up Your Minecraft Server

Initial Configuration

Java Edition Setup

1. Select “Minecraft Java Edition” from game list
2. Choose your server type (Vanilla, Paper, etc.)
3. Select Minecraft version
4. Configure basic settings:
   • Server Name: Visible to players
   • MOTD: Message shown in server browser
   • Max Players: Usually 10-20 for starter servers
   • Difficulty: Peaceful, Easy, Normal, Hard
   • Game Mode: Survival, Creative, Adventure

World Configuration

• World Type: Default, Flat, Amplified, Custom
• Seed: Leave blank for random or enter specific seed
• Generate Structures: Villages, dungeons, etc.
• Spawn Protection: Radius around spawn point

Essential Server Properties

server.properties Configuration

Key settings to customize:

# Basic Settings
server-name=My Game Lords Server
motd=Welcome to our Minecraft server!
max-players=20
difficulty=normal
gamemode=survival

# World Settings
level-name=world
level-seed=
generate-structures=true
spawn-protection=16

# Network Settings
server-port=25565
enable-query=true
enable-rcon=true

# Performance Settings
view-distance=10
simulation-distance=10
max-tick-time=60000

Plugin Installation (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper)

Popular Essential Plugins

• EssentialsX: Basic commands and utilities
• WorldEdit: World editing and building tools
• PermissionsEx: Player permission management
• Vault: Economy and permissions API
• LuckPerms: Advanced permission system

Installing Plugins

1. Access “File Manager” in control panel
2. Navigate to “plugins” folder
3. Upload your .jar plugin files
4. Restart the server
5. Check console for successful loading

Plugin Configuration

Most plugins create config files on first run:

1. Stop the server after first plugin load
2. Edit configuration files in “plugins/PluginName/”
3. Customize settings as needed
4. Start server to apply changes

World Management

Creating New Worlds

1. Stop your server
2. Access “File Manager”
3. Create new world folder or upload existing world
4. Edit server.properties to point to new world
5. Start server

World Backups

Regular backups are crucial:

• Automatic Backups: Enable in control panel
• Manual Backups: Before major changes
• World Downloads: Keep local copies
• Multiple Restore Points: Maintain several backup versions

Multiple Worlds

Using plugins like Multiverse:

1. Install Multiverse-Core plugin
2. Create additional worlds with /mv create worldname normal
3. Manage worlds through in-game commands
4. Set up portals between worlds

Player Management

Admin Commands

Essential admin commands for Minecraft:

Basic Management

/op playername          # Grant operator privileges
/deop playername        # Remove operator privileges
/kick playername reason # Kick player from server
/ban playername reason  # Permanently ban player
/pardon playername      # Unban player

Game Control

/gamemode creative playername    # Change player's game mode
/tp playername1 playername2      # Teleport players
/give playername item amount     # Give items to players
/weather clear/rain/thunder      # Change weather
/time set day/night             # Change time of day

Whitelist Management

For private servers:

1. Enable whitelist in server.properties
2. Add players: /whitelist add playername
3. Remove players: /whitelist remove playername
4. View whitelist: /whitelist list

Permission Systems

For advanced permission management:

LuckPerms Setup

1. Install LuckPerms plugin
2. Access web editor: /lp editor
3. Create permission groups
4. Assign players to groups
5. Configure group inheritance

Performance Optimization

Server Settings

Optimize your server.properties:

# Reduce view distance for better performance
view-distance=8
simulation-distance=8

# Limit entity spawning
spawn-limits.monsters=50
spawn-limits.animals=10
spawn-limits.water-animals=5

# Optimize chunk loading
chunk-gc-period-in-ticks=400

Plugin Optimization

• Remove Unused Plugins: Less is more
• Monitor Resource Usage: Check console for performance warnings
• Update Regularly: Keep plugins current
• Choose Lightweight Alternatives: Research plugin efficiency

Java Arguments

Our servers come pre-optimized, but for reference:

• Garbage Collection: G1GC for better performance
• Memory Allocation: Proper heap sizing
• JVM Flags: Optimized for Minecraft

Modded Minecraft (Forge/Fabric)

Forge Server Setup

1. Select “Minecraft Forge” during server creation
2. Choose Forge version compatible with desired mods
3. Upload mods to “mods” folder
4. Ensure client and server have same mods

Popular Modpacks

• All The Mods: Kitchen sink modpack
• SkyFactory: Skyblock with automation
• FTB Academy: Beginner-friendly tech mods
• Create: Engineering and automation focus

Mod Installation

1. Download mods from CurseForge or Modrinth
2. Verify version compatibility
3. Upload to “mods” folder via file manager
4. Restart server
5. Check for dependency requirements

Bedrock Edition Servers

Setup Process

1. Select “Minecraft Bedrock Edition”
2. Configure basic settings
3. Set behavior and resource packs
4. Enable Xbox Live authentication (optional)

Key Differences from Java

• Limited Plugins: Fewer modification options
• Cross-Platform: Mobile and console support
• Better Performance: Generally more optimized
• Marketplace Integration: Official add-ons available

Common Issues and Solutions

Server Won’t Start

Check the console for specific errors:

“Failed to bind to port”

• Port conflict with another service
• Change server port in server.properties
• Contact support if issue persists

”OutOfMemoryError”

• Server needs more RAM
• Reduce view distance and entity limits
• Consider upgrading server size

Plugin Conflicts

• Disable all plugins and enable one by one
• Check plugin compatibility
• Review console for error messages

Players Can’t Connect

1. Verify server is online in control panel
2. Check server IP and port are correct
3. Firewall issues: Try from different network
4. Version mismatch: Ensure client matches server version

Performance Issues

1. Monitor resource usage in control panel
2. Reduce view distance in server.properties
3. Limit entities with spawn limits
4. Remove resource-heavy plugins

World Corruption

1. Stop server immediately
2. Restore from backup
3. Check for storage issues
4. Contact support if corruption persists

Advanced Configuration

Custom Resource Packs

1. Upload resource pack to web server
2. Add pack URL to server.properties:

   resource-pack=http://your-site.com/pack.zip
   require-resource-pack=true

3. Restart server

Server Icons

1. Create 64x64 PNG image named “server-icon.png”
2. Upload to server root directory
3. Restart server for icon to appear

Custom Datapacks

1. Create “datapacks” folder in world directory
2. Upload datapack folders
3. Reload with /reload command

Getting Help

Minecraft-Specific Support

• Official Wiki: minecraft.wiki for game mechanics
• Plugin Documentation: Check individual plugin websites
• Community Forums: SpigotMC, PaperMC forums
• Discord Communities: Minecraft server hosting groups

Game Lords Minecraft Support

Need help with your Minecraft server? Our specialists are here to assist:

🎫 Minecraft Support Tickets: Submit a ticket for:

• Plugin installation and configuration
• World management and transfers
• Performance optimization
• Custom modpack setup
• Server migration assistance

Popular Support Topics:

• Setting up permissions with LuckPerms
• Installing and configuring EssentialsX
• World management and MultiVerse setup
• Performance optimization for large servers
• Custom modpack installation and troubleshooting

📧 Minecraft Specialists: Our team includes dedicated Minecraft experts who understand:

• All server types (Vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric)
• Popular plugin ecosystems
• Modpack optimization
• Performance tuning techniques

Remember: Minecraft servers benefit greatly from regular maintenance, backups, and staying updated with the latest versions!