MINECRAFT GUIDES

Learn how to manage admin permissions and commands on your Minecraft server

Learn how to allocate more RAM to Minecraft in the CurseForge app (formerly the CurseForge launcher) so large modpacks stop lagging and crashing. Includes recommended memory amounts.

Learn how to change the Java version on your Minecraft server to support specific modpacks or performance needs.

Learn how to change your Minecraft server world seed for a new world generation

Learn how to change the server icon on your Minecraft Java Edition server by uploading a 64x64 server-icon.png to your server's root directory.

Learn how to change your Minecraft server name (MOTD) displayed in the server browser

Learn how to change your Minecraft server version and install different editions.

Guide to enabling and using command blocks on your Minecraft server

Learn how to edit server.properties and configure the most common settings on your Minecraft server

How to connect to your Minecraft server - step by step guide

Configure creative mode settings for your Minecraft server

Change and manage difficulty settings on your Minecraft server

Learn how to enable Aikar's Flags on your Minecraft server for improved JVM memory management and performance.

Learn how to install and configure Geyser so Bedrock Edition players can join your Minecraft Java Edition dedicated server.

Learn how to enable offline mode on your Minecraft server so players can join without Mojang account authentication.

Learn how to improve performance on your Fabric Minecraft server with version-specific recommended mods.

Enable or disable flight capabilities on your Minecraft server

Learn how to improve performance on your Forge Minecraft server with version-specific recommended mods.

Force specific game modes for players on your Minecraft server

Set up and configure hardcore mode for your Minecraft server

Configure idle timeout settings to manage AFK players

Adjust the maximum player limit for your Minecraft server

Learn how to install and update modpacks on your Minecraft server using the modpack manager or manually.

Step-by-step guide to installing mods on your Minecraft server

Control monster spawning settings on your Minecraft server

Learn how to improve performance on your NeoForge Minecraft server with version-specific recommended mods.

Learn how to fix common lag sources on your Minecraft server and configure settings to improve performance.

How to install and configure plugins on your Minecraft server

Optimize server performance by pregenerating world chunks

Disable PvP combat on your Minecraft server

Learn how to reset your Minecraft server world for a fresh start with a new randomly generated world.

Configure spawn protection radius and settings

Set up SRV records for custom Minecraft server domains

Common Minecraft server issues and how to fix them, including authentication errors, startup crashes, version mismatches, and connection problems.

Learn how to upload your existing Minecraft world to your dedicated server.

Optimize view distance settings for better server performance

Enable and configure voice chat mods for your Minecraft server

Set up and manage a whitelist for your Minecraft server