How do I set up a Minecraft server?

Good question. We recommend newcomers try a hosting service. There are an overwhelming number of free and paid hosting providers available for a multitude of games, including Minecraft: Java Edition. Some are great, many are not, and a few excel at particular aspects compared to their competitors. We’ll attempt to walk you through some of … Read more

Which server software is best?

Tough choice. We recommend Paper for most Minecraft: Java Edition servers. Mojang (the developer of Minecraft) provides Realms, a pre-configured space to play with friends, as well as a free program to create multiplayer servers. However, neither option allows for plugins (also known as “server-side mods”) nor much optimization. To fill this gap, the Minecraft … Read more

Is the Dynmap plugin useful?

Yes, we recommend the Dynmap® plugin for your server. Since the early days of customized Minecraft servers, players and administrators alike have yearned to see well beyond their render distance. Whether it be for scouting a future build location, or keeping a watchful eye on the player base, the most popular block game on Earth … Read more

Why does everyone use LuckPerms?

It’s unrivaled. We recommend the LuckPerms plugin for your server. LuckPerms is hands down the best permissions plugin for Minecraft servers. Created and maintained by developer lucko, its introduction in 2016 was a literal game-changer. Predecessors such as PermissionsEx and GroupManager contained several limitations or bugs which made picking a permissions plugin a lot like … Read more