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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.
Updates7 min read
Minecraft 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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Updates8 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.
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Guide9 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.
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