General
What is a Dedicated IP?
Dedicated IPs allow you to either have your IP be simple, or you can hook it up with a domain you own to have a nice address that belongs to your server.PopularHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (Namecheap)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using NamecheapPopularHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (Cloudflare)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using CloudflarePopularHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (cPanel)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using cPanelSome readersHow to receive and use a free subdomain
A subdomain can be used to mask the IP of a server. It makes it look more professional and less scary for some. Sparked host provides free subdomains on every server. Let’s find out how to create a subdomain! How to receive and use a free subdomain On the left-hand side of the Apollo panel, click “Subdomains” On the top right-hand side, click “New Subdomain”. (https://storage.crisp.chat/uFew readersHow to set a custom seed on your Minecraft Server
Unique, case-sensitive values known as "seeds" specify the exact type of world to load into the game. There are a lot of possible seeds because the landscape in Minecraft is generated at random, which means there are an equal number of different worlds to discover. You can obtain world seed from your own world using the “/seed” command, from a friend, or online from discussion boards and YouTube videos.Few readersHow to retrieve past console logs and crashes
In the cases where a server has been failing from time to time, it is helpful to search on the logs and crash files for errors that occurred in previous server runs, this guide will explain how to retrieve those logs from the server files. How to retrieve past console logs and crashes (Apollo Method) Head over to the "Settings" tab on the left hand side Underneath "Debug Information", Click theFew readersHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (GoDaddy)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using GoDaddyFew readersHow to restart your Minecraft server automatically
With our Schedules feature, you can restart your Minecraft server at specific times. This is most useful for daily restarts which can increase the overall performance of the Minecraft server. How to restart your Minecraft server automatically On the left hand side, Click "Schedules". Create a new schedule. Here, you will need to assign it a name, and configure the time between each resFew readersHow to create a timings report
Timing reports from spigot (and other spigot forks) are useful to identify what is going on in your server. This can be helpful to detect where lag spikes are coming from and information about entities on the server. Our support team may ask you to perform a timings report on your server if you are experiencing lag on your Minecraft server How to create a timings report In the server console, type timings on. This will turn on timings and it will start logging all activity from entitiFew readersHow to disable spawn protection on your Minecraft Server
Spawn protection can get annoying when you are trying to build or destroy blocks next to spawn. You can remove the spawn protection by following this article Head over the file manager and click on the file called server.properties. Find the line spawn-prFew readers
Configurations
How to install & configure GeyserMC
How to setup & Install GeyserMC on your Java Minecraft server.Some readersHow to install and use Spark to create a timings report (Forge/Fabric)
If your modded server is experiencing lag, Spark can help pinpoint the cause. This guide will explain how to install Spark and create a timings report for a forge/fabric modded server. How to install Spark Download and Install Spark Go to the downloads webpage of the Spark mod, and search for your current Minecraft server version, also, check if that Spark release is the one correct for your server software (Fabric or Forge).Some readersHow to install & configure Dynmap
Firstly, What is Dynmap? Dynmap is a plugin that allows players to view the world on the web. They can see player locations in all worlds and they can also talk to in-game players on the site. Let’s find out how to install the dynmap plugin. How to install Dynmap Download the latest plugin from the spigot website. You can download it here (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/spigot11cmzvn.pFew readersHow to set up a BungeeCord server
BungeeCord is a piece of server proxy software that allows server owners to link Minecraft servers together so that players can jump between servers without having to disconnect and reconnect. How To Install BungeeCord Firstly, Head over to the “Versions” tab on the left-hand side. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/weFew readersHow to install & Configure Votifier
What is Votifier? Votifier is a plugin whose purpose is to get notified when a vote is made on a Minecraft server list for the server. Votifier creates a lightweight server that waits for connections by a Minecraft server list and uses a simple protocol to get information about that vote. You are able to reward your players for voting for your server! We will be using NuVotifier instead of the original Votifier plugin as NuVotifier has been updated to work with later versions of minecraft. It iFew readersHow to Install and Configure EssentialsX
Let’s first talk about EssentialsX. What exactly is EssentialsX? It is an essential plugin suite for Minecraft servers, with over 130 commands for servers of all sizes and scales. EssentialsX provides one of the most comprehensive feature sets out there, providing teleportation, moderation tools, gameplay enhancements, and more.Few readersHow to install & Configure LuckPerms
Luckperms is the key tool to manage permissions and manage ranks on your minecraft server Let's learn how to install & Configure LuckPerms! How to install LuckPerms Visit the LuckPerms website and click the “Download” button. Click the “Bukkit” button to download the LuckPerms plugin. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a9Few readersHow to Install and Configure SkinRestorer
What is SkinRestorer? Well, SkinRestorer is a plugin that allows Offline (Cracked) servers to have user skins back into the game. Usually, offline servers are not able to have skins as it does not communicate with Mojang servers and therefore are not able to get the skin of the player. SkinRestorer changes that. How to install SkinRestorer Download the plugin from the spigot page. Once dowFew readersHow to rollback griefing using CoreProtect
If you want to have soft griefing control over your server, that is, no plugins preventing breakage of blocks, but also, being able to revert any damage, a plugin like CoreProtect is highly desirable, this guide will explain how to install it and use it on your server: How to rollback griefing using CoreProtect Downloading and Installing CoreProtect Head over to CoreProtect website and select “Download Now” on the top-right hand cFew readersHow to Install BungeeGuard
BungeeGuard is a plugin-based security/firewall solution for BungeeCord (and Velocity) proxies. BungeeCord installations are insecure by default, and require additional firewall rules to be configured (using iptables or otherwise) to prevent malicious users from bypassing the proxy and connecting using any UUID and/or username they choose, allowing them to impersonate players and staff members. This is a well-known issue, and over the years many (even large) servers have been successfully targeFew readersHow to setup and install ViaVersion
ViaVersion is a plugin for Minecraft servers that enables players to connect to servers using different game versions without compatibility concerns. This is very handy for Minecraft servers who wish to support previous game versions. In this article, we will go through the process of setting up and installing ViaVersion on your Minecraft server. Installing and Using ViaVersion Note that ViaVersion only works with newer versions, even on subversions! You can connect older versions by usingFew readersHow to setup and install WorldEdit
WorldEdit is a solid and flexible plugin that lets users quickly edit and modify the landscape and buildings in Minecraft. In this article, we will learn how to install the WorldEdit plugin and learn some basic features of WorldEdit. Installing WorldEdit Head to the WorldEdit Bukkit page and hit the “Download Latest File” button. Once you have downloadeFew readersHow to setup and install WorldGuard
WorldGuard is a powerful plugin that allows server administrators to protect and manage regions on their servers. In this tutorial, we'll go through how to set up and install WorldGuard on your Minecraft server. Installing WorldGuard & WorldEdit Downloading the plugin is the first step in setting up WorldGuard. Both of the plugins can be downloaded from the Bukkit page. WorldEdit (https://dev.bukkit.org/projectFew readers
PocketMine
Mods/Modpacks
How to optimize your Minecraft modded server
In this guide, we'll see some methods to profile your server performance, some optimization mods that can make a huge difference in your server's performance, and some tips you can follow to say "bye-bye" to lag issues. This is aimed to be the easiest to understand, complete while remaining simple, and accurate guide for modded servers optimization.PopularHow to install Mods on your Minecraft Server
Learn how to install Mods on your Minecraft ServerPopularHow to install Forge on your server
As Forge is the most commonly used Modpack loader, you will surely want to know on how to install Forge on a server hosted at Sparked Host. It’s very simple when you follow the steps in this tutorial. How to install Forge on your server Locate the Versions tab on the left side of the Control Panel. In the first dropdown menu select Forge. In the other dropdown menu select on whichSome readersHow to setup your server to use mods and plugins
With the release of new server-software it is now possible to have both plugins and mods in the same server, which it was unsupported before by any known Minecraft server software, this guide will explain how to install and make use of Mohist or Magma. How to setup your server to use mods and plugins Mohist or Magma specific version selection Please go into the versions tab, located on the right-hand corner of the panel. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48Some readersHow to install Modpacks on your server
Learn how to install Modpacks on your Java Minecraft serverSome readersHow to install Fabric on your server
As Fabric is one of the most commonly used Modpack loader, you will surely want to know on how to install Fabric on a server hosted at Sparked Host.Few readersHow to install a past release of Forge in Minecraft 1.17+
When facing problems regarding mods or modpacks asking for previous versions of forge running on the current version of Minecraft they are working on, it is helpful to change the forge version easily. That can be done via our panel for Minecraft Servers version 1.17+. This guide will detail how to do it. How to install a past release of Forge in Minecraft 1.17+ Startup Command Change Please head over to the Startup page (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b4Few readersHow to fix a Ticking Entity on your Forge Server
Well, What is a "Ticking Entity"? A ticking entity is a modded block or an entity that causes your server to crash and restart constantly. This issue can be fixed relatively easy. Let's get into it! How to fix a Ticking Entity on your Forge Server (1.13+)Few readers
Nukkit/PowerNukkit
Java
How to upload your own custom Minecraft Java world
Sometimes you may need to import your own Minecraft Java world if you played on Single-player and now want to allow your friends to play on the same world. How to upload your own custom Minecraft Java world First, you will have to upload your world via SFTP or, have your world in a ZIP file. Then drag and drop the ZIP file into the File Manager. If you do not know how to use SFTP, Click here to view more. (https://storage.crisp.cSome readersHow to change the server icon on your server
How to change your Minecraft server’s iconFew readersHow to decrease lag using Chunky
How to use Chunky to pre-generate worlds and reduce world-generating lagFew readersHow to add a resource pack
Resource packs are useful if you would like to customize how Minecraft looks and feels. Enabling resource packs on a server can enable everyone to have a resource pack You will need to use an external site to host the resource pack on. You are simply not able to place the resource pack into the server locally. There are services like MCPacks and Dropbox that you are able to use. We will show you how to do it using both services How tFew readersHow to change the version of your Minecraft Server
How to change your Minecraft Java server’s Version/Type.Few readersHow to disable Online Mode
How to allow cracked/offline players to join your server.Few readersHow to OP and DE-OP a player in Minecraft
How to give and remove a player’s access to run operator commands in MinecraftFew readersWhat is the difference between BungeeCord, Waterfall and Flamecord?
All of these pieces of software are proxies. They all act as a connection between multiple servers joined together. What is BungeeCord? BungeeCord is a piece of server proxy software that allows server owners to link Minecraft servers together so that players can jump between servers without having to disconnect and reconnect. BungeeCord is typically used by server networks that offer many game modes. What is Waterfall? Waterfall is a fork of BungeeCord, a proxy used primarily tFew readersHow to enable Command Blocks
Command blocks are useful if you would like to have some fun with Minecraft’s game limits. Let’s find out how to enable command blocks on our Minecraft server. How to enable command blocks Head over to the “File Manager” tab and click on the server.properties file. Find the line enable-comFew readersHow to configure paper to work like vanilla
How to revert some changes done by Paper and Spigot in order for your server to have vanilla mechanics.Few readersHow to detect malware on your Minecraft Server
Malware in plugins is becoming increasingly popular and you have to protect yourself as they may compromise your server. However, sometimes it is too late and you now have malware on your server. This article will teach you how to detect which one of your plugins include malware inside of them. How to detect malware on your Minecraft Server Download allFew readers
Bedrock
How to Install Behaviour Packs on a Bedrock Server
Learn how to add and use Behaviour Packs into your Bedrock world/serverFew readersHow to enable the whitelist on a Bedrock Server
Learn how to enable the Whitelist on your Bedrock ServerFew readersHow to upload your own custom Minecraft Bedrock world
Sometimes you may need to import your own Minecraft Bedrock world if you played on Single-player and now want to allow your friends to play on the same world. How to upload your own custom Minecraft Bedrock world Head over to the File Manager and upload the exported world. Once uploaded, Move the world file to the worlds folder. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48aFew readers