Getting started minecraft guides
Getting started guides for Minecraft servers, written by the people who run them.
Community Minecraft guides and tutorials on MCServerHost. Each page shows the approved version of a guide. Proposed edits stay private until staff or moderators apply them.
Guides
- How to Migrate your old MCServerHost account.: How to Migrate your old MCServerHost account to the new MCServerHost.
- How to Upload Files to Your MCServerHost Server: Learn how to upload files to your Minecraft server.
- Complete Guide to Server Snapshots on MCServerHost: Learn how MCServerHost Snapshots work, how they differ from backups, and how to create, manage, and restore them safely.
- How to Set Up PL-Hide on Your Minecraft Server: Stop players seeing your plugin list and clean up tab-completion of plugin commands.
- How to Change the Gamemode on Your Minecraft Server: Set the default gamemode, force it on everyone, or change one player's mode.
- How to Use and Automate Backups on Your Minecraft Server: Use and schedule backups so a bad update or a griefer never costs you the
- A Complete server.properties Reference: Every current Java Edition server.properties setting explained.
- How to Add Subusers to Your Server: How to Add Subusers to Your Server at MCServerHost
- How to Keep Your Minecraft Server Safe: Learn how to protect your Minecraft server from common security threats and keep your server safe.
- How to Fix "You Are Not Invited to Play on This Server" on Bedrock: Learn how to fix the "You Are Not Invited to Play on This Server" error on Minecraft Bedrock
- Common Minecraft Server Issues and How to Fix Them: Learn how to identify and fix common Minecraft server issues.
- How to Use Default Minecraft Commands on Your Server: The built-in commands every operator has, without any plugins
- How to Join Your Minecraft Server: How to Join Your Minecraft Server at MCServerHost
- How to Analyze & Share Your Minecraft Server Logs: Paste your log into mcsh.tools, hit Analyze, and get a shareable link in seconds.
- How to Give Yourself Admin Rights (OP) on Your Minecraft Server: How to Give Yourself Admin Rights (OP) on Your Minecraft Server
- Which Server Software Should You Choose for Your Minecraft Server?: Which Server Software Should You Choose for Your Minecraft Server?
- How to Enable CrossPlay on Your Minecraft Server: How to Enable CrossPlay on Your Minecraft Server with GeyserMC
- How to Use SFTP with MCServerHost: Use SFTP for larger uploads, backups, and easier file management from your desktop.
- How to Create a Free Minecraft Server: How to Create a Free Minecraft Server at MCServerHost
- How to Create an Account: How to Create an Account at MCServerHost
- How to Enable/Disable Whitelist: Manage your server whitelist and authorized players.
- How to Change Your Server Software: How to safely switch your server software
- Which Minecraft Server Type Should You Choose?: Which Minecraft Server Type Should You Choose?
- Essential Plugins Every Minecraft Server Should Have: Essential Plugins Every Minecraft Server Should Have
- Secure Your Cracked Minecraft Server with AuthMeReloaded: Protect your cracked server from unauthorized player access.
- How to Change Your Server Icon: A quick and easy guide on how to upload and change your Minecraft server icon to stand out in the server list.