How To Make A Minecraft Server Hub

A Minecraft server hub is the central point where players first connect before joining different game modes or sub-servers. Often called a “lobby,” this hub serves as a welcoming area that helps players choose where to go, whether that’s Survival, Creative, Minigames, or other custom worlds. Creating a server hub not only improves organization but also makes your server look more professional and engaging.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make your own Minecraft server hub, from setup to configuration.

Step 1: Set Up Your Server Network

Before creating the hub, you need a properly configured Minecraft server network. To host multiple servers under one hub, you’ll typically use a proxy such as BungeeCord or Velocity. Either proxy server software allows you to link different Minecraft servers into a single network.

So with that, you can follow either our guide for setting up a BungeeCord network or a Velocity network before proceeding to setting up your server hub.

Step 2: Build The Hub World

Your hub should be visually appealing, functional, and easy to navigate. You can use plugins like WorldEdit to speed up building and make the hub unique.

Tips for building your hub:

• Create a central spawn point.

• Add decorative builds, such as statues, fountains, or themed structures.

• Make room for portals, NPCs, or signs that direct players to game modes.

• Ensure the design is optimized to reduce lag.

Optionally, you can download/purchase server hub builds made by other people in places like Polymart and BuiltByBit.

Step 3: Add Plugins For Functionality

A hub isn’t just about looks. There are several plugins that you can install to add interactivity and make navigation easier for players. Such as:

DeluxeHub 3 - Great all-in-one hub plugin. It keeps many hub tasks in one plugin rather than juggling many small ones. However, it is currently only available for the newer versions of Minecraft, so if you plan to run your server hub in an older version, you will need to use other plugins instead.

GriefPrevention - Prevents griefing in designated areas, which you could use to ensure that your server hub doesn't get griefed. You can find the older versions of the plugin on their original Bukkit page.

LuckPerms - Essential for controlling what each player can do in the hub (for example, some may fly, others not, or some can use special commands).

ViaVersion - Allows players using newer Minecraft client versions to join your hub even if the server is running an older version.

DeluxeMenus - Great for a hub because it lets you create custom, clickable GUI menus that players can use to navigate the server quickly. You can make a server selector menu, warp/teleport options, settings toggles, or info pages, all tied to items in a menu rather than commands typed.

Citizens - Allows you to place NPCs (non-player characters) as interactive station points. NPCs can act as guides, teleporters, game mode selectors, or information booths. This makes navigation more immersive than relying solely on signs or text commands.

Step 4: Enhance Player Experience

Once you have configured your server network and hub plugins, you should be good to go. You can even add a couple of finishing touches to help enhance the player experience with plugins such as:

TAB - An all-in-one plugin for displaying information in various places, such as the tablist or under the nametag of players.

DecentHolograms - A hologram plugin that allows you to create holograms and make them unique easily. Helpful in creating information boards or directions to different areas in your server hub.

SimpleScore - A powerful yet easy-to-use plugin that lets you bring your Minecraft server to life with fully customized scoreboards.

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Updated on: 16/09/2025