Minecraft server FAQ
Short answers, each with a link to the full guide.
How do my friends join?
Section titled “How do my friends join?”Share the server address from the panel. They add it under Multiplayer → Add Server in the same Minecraft version as the server. See How to join your Minecraft server.
Which version does my server run, and how do I change it?
Section titled “Which version does my server run, and how do I change it?”Check and change it under More → Versions in the panel. See Changing your Minecraft server version.
Can Bedrock players on console or phone join?
Section titled “Can Bedrock players on console or phone join?”Yes, with Geyser and an extra UDP port. See Set up Bedrock crossplay with Geyser.
How do I install plugins or a modpack?
Section titled “How do I install plugins or a modpack?”Plugins need Paper or Purpur: Install plugins. Modpacks need Forge, Fabric or NeoForge: Install a modpack.
How do I become op?
Section titled “How do I become op?”In the Console type op YourName. Remove it with deop YourName.
How do I start a new world?
Section titled “How do I start a new world?”Delete the world folders and restart, see Reset your world. Set a seed or a flat world first if you want.
The server lags. What now?
Section titled “The server lags. What now?”Lower view distance, drop unused plugins and pre-generate the world. See Optimize your Minecraft server performance.
The server won’t start
Section titled “The server won’t start”Read the last console lines; it’s almost always a plugin or mod for the wrong version, or too little RAM for a modpack. See Help, my server is acting weird.
How many players fit on my plan?
Section titled “How many players fit on my plan?”Vanilla and Paper: roughly 4 to 5 players per GB of RAM. Modpacks: check the pack’s recommendation; large packs need 8 GB or more regardless of player count.
How do I make a backup?
Section titled “How do I make a backup?”In the panel under Backups. Do it before every plugin, mod or version change. See Backups.