Guides and updates from the world of Minecraft servers
Practical knowledge on setting up and running a server, the latest Minecraft changes, and tips that genuinely make life easier for server owners.
GuideHow to get players on a Minecraft server? What actually works
Server lists, Discord, short videos and word of mouth. A concrete plan for the first two weeks of promoting a Minecraft server, plus the mistakes that drive players away.
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GuideHow much RAM does a Minecraft server need? A table by players and mods
How much memory to give a Minecraft server for different player counts, plugins and modpacks. Ready values in a table and why more RAM does not remove lag.
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UpdatesMinecraft 26.3 Snapshot 6: biome-specific camps, new world options and faster terrain drawing
Abandoned camp variants for every biome, a rebuilt world options screen, terrain rendering with MultiDrawIndirect and new pack formats. We break down Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 6 from a server owner perspective.
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GuideHow to connect a custom domain to a Minecraft server? A step-by-step guide
Swap the IP address with a port for a short, custom name. We explain A and SRV records, DNS propagation and attaching a subdomain to a Minecraft server step by step, without the jargon.
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GuideHow to install plugins on a Minecraft server? A step-by-step guide
Where to download plugins, which engine they need and how to drop them into the plugins folder without errors. A practical guide to installing plugins on a Minecraft server, without the jargon.
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UpdatesMinecraft 26.2 “Chaos Cubed” released: what is new and how to update your server
The full Minecraft 26.2 “Chaos Cubed” release is out. Sulfur caves, the friends list, the Vulkan renderer and the technical requirements. We show how a server owner should prepare and carry out the update.
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GuideHow to play with friends on mods? A practical guide
A shared modpack, picking the loader, ways to connect players and setting up a modded server. A guide to playing Minecraft modded together, without the jargon.
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UpdatesMinecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 5 (Chaos Cubed): the final stretch before launch
Automatic graphics backend fallback, tightened Hardcore mode and a handful of bug fixes. We break down Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 5 from a server owner perspective, a few days before the 16 June launch.
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UpdatesMinecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 (Chaos Cubed): what changes for server owners
Sulfur caves, the end of peer-to-peer, new anti-spam thresholds in server.properties and the Java 25 requirement. We break down the Minecraft 26.2 Pre-Release 1 update from a server's perspective.
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GuideWhat does creating a Minecraft server look like? A step-by-step guide
From the game edition, through RAM and the server engine, to your friends' first login. A practical guide to setting up your own Minecraft server, no jargon.
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