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Minecraft Server Management - The Basics
This article aims to teach the basics of running a Minecraft server on WitherHosting! Please note that this article is longer than our others and is continuously updated, so some details may be missing. Let's dive in! 🏎️ Starting Your Server 🏎️ To start your server, go to WitherPanel, select your server, and click the "Start" button as shown below: On the first run, the panel will display a mePopularWhich Bedrock Software is for you?
This article aims to educate you about the different software options available for running servers on Bedrock Edition Minecraft! PocketMine-MP (PMMP) Unlike the other two software options, PocketMine-MP is written in PHP. It was the first server software for the Minecraft Bedrock community and remains one of the most popular choices. ✅ Advantages of PocketMine ✅ Due to its popularity and age, PocketMine boasts a wide array of public plugins. PocketMine is lighter on RAM compaPopularHow to join servers on different platforms
In this guide, we'll explain how to join your Minecraft server on different platforms like Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, MCPE, Xbox, PS4, and Nintendo Switch! Let's dive in. 📌 What's Your Server IP? 📌 You can find your server IP on WitherPanel. Simply select your server from the list, and you'll see your server information, including the IP address. The IP address is highlighted in red. WitherPanel (https://i.gyazo.com/f0bd7c588abd631ba9ee463e4c6b3654.pngPopularMinecraft Server Management - Vanilla Commands
In this guide, you'll learn how to use vanilla commands in Minecraft. These are default commands provided by Mojang. We'll cover commands for Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. We won't list all important ones, but just the most essential ones. Note that some commands may not work on Java or Bedrock, so always make sure to check the available commands in your server with /help! /ban - Ban a player. Syntax - /ban username Example - /ban QuickestRhyme /ban-ip - Ban an IPPopularWhich Java software is for you?
In this article, we'll explore different types of Java software that you can use to run your server! 🤍 Vanilla Software (Developed by Mojang) 🤍 This option provides the complete vanilla gameplay experience but doesn't support plugins from Spigot or elsewhere. However, it does support vanilla data packs, offering some additional functionality. It runs on Java and is recommended primarily for small SMP serversFew readers
Customizing Your Server
How to add resource packs to your server
In this article, we will learn how to add resource packs to your Minecraft server! We'll cover each specific game type: Paper, PMMP/Nukkit, Vanilla Bedrock, and adding packs to your GeyserMC server. If you want to jump to a specific section, click the links below. Jump to Sections Covered in This Article Paper PMMP/Nukkit Vanilla Bedrock Geyser 🗞️ Paper 🗞️ Installing a resource pack in PaperMC is straightforward! FPopularHow to add addons to your Bedrock Server
Introduction In this article, we'll guide you through adding addons to your Vanilla Bedrock (BDS) server. This guide can also be applied to any other server software that supports addons. ⬇️ Downloading the Addon ⬇️ We'll use a backpack addon from mcpedl.com for this tutorial.PopularHow to install mods/modpacks on your server
How to Install Mods/Modpacks on Your Java Server In this article, you'll learn how to add mods and modpacks to your Java server. This feature is only available with Forge-enhanced and Fabric servers, so ensure you're using that software! We'll first cover how to install a mod, and then we'll move on to installing a modpack.PopularHow to Upload a Custom World to your Server
In this article, we'll delve into uploading custom worlds. We'll cover uploading a custom world for each device type. It's recommended to use software like WinRAR to zip your files for faster uploads. ♨️ Java Edition ♨️ To access your local worlds for Java edition, you first need to navigate to the directory where your files are stored. Windows: Press Win+R, type %appdata%.minecraftsaves, and press Ok. MacOS: Open Finder, then paste: ~/Library/Application Support/minecPopularHow to change your Level Type
In this guide, we'll learn how to change your level type between the different available options. We'll also explain what each level type means. Let's get started! ⚙️ Finding the Level-Type Setting ⚙️ First, make sure you're on our panel at WitherPanel. Then, go to the server you want to manage. Once there, head over to the File Manager and open the server.properties file. (https://i.gyazo.coFew readersHow to add datapacks to your server
Enhance your Minecraft vanilla gameplay experience with datapacks! In this guide, we'll show you how to add a datapack to your server. Please note that datapacks are exclusive to the Java Edition. ➕ How to Add Datapacks to a Java Edition Server ➕ Downloading: Download your datapack from a trusted site. Ensure it is compatible with yFew readersHow to add behaviour packs to your server
In this article, we'll guide you through adding a behavior pack to your Minecraft Bedrock server! This does not apply to the Java edition. Let's get started! ⏬ Getting Our Behavior Packs ⏬ There are many sources for behavior packs. For this tutorial, we'll use Minecraft PE Mods. We'll download this pack.Few readers
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How to setup Rcon for your Minecraft Server
Setting Up RCON for Your Minecraft Server In this guide, we'll explain how to set up RCON for your Minecraft server. RCON is ideal for managing a server's console without needing direct access to the panel. Let's get started! ⬇️ Downloading the RCON Client ⬇️ We'll use the RCON client from Tiiffi/mcrcon. Follow the installation instructions on their GitHub page for Linux and other operating systems. This tutorial will focus on Windows. DownloadPopularHow to protect and make your Minecraft Server more secure
Protecting Your Minecraft Server: A Comprehensive Guide This guide aims to explain the various methods to protect your Minecraft servers from in-game botting attacks, hackers rejoining on alts, and preventing unauthorized access to backend servers. We will cover the following points: Protecting your servers from botting Securing your backend servers connected to a proxy Guarding against VPN joins Defending against hackers Shielding your server from DDoS attacks General protectionPopularHow to optimize your Minecraft Server and read Timings
Software that this applies for: Paper and any of its forks Software that this doesn't apply for: Pocketmine Nukkit Vanilla Bedrock VanillaPopularHow to setup and use BungeeCord
🎥 Video Guide 🎥 🤔 What is BungeeCord? 🤔 BungeeCord is software used to easily create a network of servers. You can learn more about it here. To set up BungeeCord, you must have a minimum of three servers with us at WitherHosting: one server for BungeeCord itself, your second server as your "hub" server, and your last server as your "smp" server. You can configure the BungeeCord servPopularHow to reset world and/or player data
In this article, you'll learn how to reset your worlds and/or player data on your server, should you ever need to reset player inventories or restart your world. The process is relatively simple for each server software, so let's get started! 🖥️ Java-based Servers 🖥️ Resetting World Data In the root directory of your server, you'll find three folders: world, worldnether, and worldtheend. If you're using a custom world, the naming might differ. The world folder representsSome readersHow to use NBTExplorer to manage your player and world data
Introduction In this article, we'll explain how to use NBTExplorer, a powerful tool for editing .dat files. This can be especially useful for modifying world properties or even detailed player properties, such as inventory contents. Let’s get started! 🔎 Downloading NBTExplorer 🔎 Downloading NBTExplorer can be a bit tricky, so we've made it easier for you. Simply download NBTExplorer from here. After downloading, extrSome readersMost common errors - an encyclopedia
Getting an error? Reading this guide will probably help.Some readersHow to setup a WaterdogPE proxy
Setting Up WaterDog PE Proxy WaterDog PE, as the name suggests, is bedrock edition proxy software. For Java Edition, check here. 🎥 Video Guide 🎥 📑 What You Will Need 📑 A server to install the proxy on. 2 or more servers to link to the proxy. Otherwise, it is pointless. These servers can be running any bedrock software, as long as it's compatible with having Xbox aSome readersHow to schedule auto-restarts for your server
🎥 Video Guide 🎥 Servers need regular restarts to run smoothly, and in this article, you'll learn how to set up an auto-restart using our task system! Log into your panel here and select the server where you want to add the auto-restart. Once you're on the server page, click on "Schedules". Then,Few readersHow to change the Java version your PC uses
Introduction To compile plugin JARs, run older versions of Minecraft, and more, you may need different versions of Java. This guide explains how to install different Java versions and set the system to use a specific one! ☕ Downloading Different Java Versions ☕ For this guide, we will use Eclipse Temurin for Java versions and install Java 8. Go to Eclipse Temurin Releases (https://adoptium.net/Few readersHow to compile plugins and server softwares
🤔 Introduction 🤔 We know many people struggle with compiling their own plugins, software JARs, and more. This guide is designed to explain how to compile source code for plugins/server software you find on GitHub and similar platforms. Let's get started! 🧉 Understanding What You Need to Compile the Software/Plugin 🧉 If the plugin has a pom.xml file in its root folder, you must compile the plFew readersHow to access your servers logs
In this tutorial, we'll guide you on locating your server's log files, crucial for diagnosing issues like server startup failures, crashes, and more. These logs are invaluable for support staff in debugging complex issues. 🔍 Locating Logs 🔍 The location of log files varies depending on the software you're using. To begin, ensure you're in the server you want logs from, then click on File Manager. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/147a7b3c76802600/imagen2024-05-Few readers