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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.

Updates

30 May 20268 min read

Minecraft 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.

Guide

30 May 20269 min read

What 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.