General
How 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.FeaturedWhat is the difference between Spigot, Paper, and PurPur?
To run a Minecraft server with plugins, you need special software, and there are a few different options to choose from. In this article, we will take a look at three popular Minecraft server software options: Spigot, Paper, and PurPur. Spigot: Spigot is a fork of CraftBukkit that includes more improvements and functionalities. It is straightforward to install, as it is a drop-in replacement for the standard CraftBukkit JAR. Many users encounter server lPopularHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (Cloudflare)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using CloudflarePopularWhat 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 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 resPopularHow to create a Spark timings report (Plugin)
Spark is a plugin that diagnoses performance issues, memory issues, and keeps track of the overall health of the server. This article will teach you how to setup and use spark on your Minecraft server. Table of Contents Installing Spark Using Spark Installing Spark Head over to the Spark spiSome readersHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (Namecheap)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using NamecheapSome 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/useSome readersHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (cPanel)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using cPanelFew readersHow to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server (GoDaddy)
Learn how to connect a domain with a Minecraft Server using GoDaddyFew 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 readersHow to use snapshot versions for a Java server
You may want to use a snapshot version if you want to test out new features implemented into Minecraft. This article will teach you on how to use snapshot versions for a Java server. Installing the snapshot In this case, the latest snapshot version with a server JAR available is snapshot 23w06a. To get the server JAR, head over to the snapshoFew 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 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 grow your Minecraft Server
Learn how you can get players on your Minecraft server and grow your community!Few readers
Configurations
How 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 GeyserMC
How to setup & Install GeyserMC on your Java Minecraft server.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.pSome 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 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 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 setup and install Multiverse
The Multiverse-Core plugin is a great way to add multiple worlds to your Minecraft server. This plugin allows you to create different dimensions, such as a Nether or End world. This article will cover the installation and setup process of Multiverse-Core plugin. Table of Contents Installing Multiverse-core Getting Started with Multiverse-Core (3-getting-started-with-multFew 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 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 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 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 add and use a Datapack on your Minecraft Server
Datapacks were added to Java in 1.13 and all newer version of Minecraft. These allow for the Minecraft server to be more customized, they can override: crafting, mod behaviour, enchantments and much more. Let's see how we add them. Downloading / Installing the Datapack Download the datapack you want to install on your server. In this case, we will install the Ketket's Tables Datapack. (https://storage.criFew readersHow to change the MOTD on your Minecraft Server
The MOTD will be the first thing when a player adds your server to their server lists. This can lead to first impressions and makes you stand out. It also gives them a quick in-sight about what your server is all about! This article will teach how to set your server's MOTD! Generating the MOTD Before we set the MOTD, We need to create ourFew 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 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/a79efd0b48PopularHow to make and use a CurseForge modpack profile
CurseForge profiles are useful when you want to share your modpack to your friends which has the exact same mods, configurations files and more. This article will teach you how to make and import CurseForge modpack profiles. Table of Contents Exporting a Modpack Profile Importing a Modpack Profile Exporting a Modpack Profile Head over to the CurseForge modpack on the CurseForge client. In this exPopularHow to install a custom modpack
Modpacks include various mods, such as new items, biomes, and mobs, as well as changes to the game's mechanics and user interface. Modpacks are typically created by players or groups of players and are designed to be easy to install and use. This article will teach you how to install custom modpacks in your Minecraft Server. Table of Contents Installing Modpacks manually Install Modpacks using thePopularHow 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 whichPopularHow 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 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 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 increase your RAM allocation In different Minecraft launchers
Normally, modded launchers limit the amount of RAM that is set by default. This is usually set to around 4GB. Some mod packs require more RAM and it is actually recommended to up the RAM for the modpack as it will provide you with a better experience. This article will teach you how to up your RAM in Modded Launchers! Table of Contents Vanilla Launcher CurseForge Launcher Technic Launcher FTB Launcher (3Few readersHow to setup and install SpongeForge
What is SpongeForge? Well, SpongeForge is a coremod for Minecraft Forge, which is an existing Minecraft: Java Edition modding framework famous for spurring the Minecraft modding scene. Forge lacks a cross-version API, and this is where Sponge steps in. Sponge allows server owners to deploy Sponge plugins with ease, making server management easier. Let's find out how to setup and install SpongeForge on our Minecraft server!Few readersHow to install a Specific Forge Version on your Minecraft Server (1.17+)
Downloading the Server JAR Head over to the official forge website and select the version you'd like to install. In this case, we will install a specific version of 1.19.4 In this case, we will install the 45.0.66 version of Forge 1.19.4. Click on the "Installer" button. Open the JAFew readersHow to install a custom version of Forge 1.17+
Downloading the Installer Download the Installer you want from the official forge website. In this case, we will install the latest forge version. Once downloaded, open the JAR executable. Select the "Install Server" option and set the directory to a empty folder. All of the required files will be downloaded into that folder. Once completed, clickFew readers
Nukkit/PowerNukkit
Java
How to change the version of your Minecraft Server
How to change your Minecraft Java server’s Version/Type.FeaturedHow to add a resource pack to your Minecraft Server
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 tFeaturedHow to upload your own custom Minecraft Java world
Sometimes you'll find yourself installing a custom made map or perhaps a map you made on Singleplayer that you now want to share with friends, here is how you can upload and play your own custom maps with SparkedHost's Apollo Panel! 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. |PopularHow 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.Some readersHow to decrease lag using Chunky
How to use Chunky to pre-generate worlds and reduce world-generating lagSome readersHow to solve the "Circular dependencies detected!" error
A few days ago, the PaperMC Team released a new plugin loading system. Some server owners running these newer Paper builds (and possibly forks, too) have started encountering the following error while starting up their server:Some 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 tSome readersHow to change the server icon on your server
How to change your Minecraft server’s iconFew 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 readersHow to disable Online Mode
How to allow cracked/offline players to join your server.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 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 convert your world from Spigot to Vanilla
Converting your world may be necessary if you are migrating server software. If you migrate from Spigot to Vanilla, you will need to follow these steps as Vanilla uses a different system to load worlds. How to convert your world from Spigot to Vanilla Using a SFTP client, open the world you need to convert. If you do not know how to connect to your server using SFTP, we have an article available here (/en/article/Few readersHow to convert your world from Vanilla to Spigot
Converting your world may be necessary if you are migrating server software. If you migrate from Vanilla to Spigot, you will need to follow these steps as Spigot uses a different system to load worlds. How to convert your world from Vanilla to Spigot Using a SFTP client, open the world you need to convert. If you do not know how to connect to your server using SFTP, we have an article available here (/en/article/hFew readersHow to create a Void World in Minecraft
Creating a void world is perfect for minigames as you do not need the whole map and also it saves on RAM!. This article will show you how to create a void world in Minecraft: Java Edition! Creating a void world (Method 1) In single-player, go ahead and start by creating a new world. Then, click on the "World" tab. (https://storage.crisp.cFew readersHow to install the Trails and Tails (1.20) Update on your Minecraft Server (Java)
Some new awesome features just dropped into Minecraft Java Edition. It introduces two brand new mobs, New exploration features, A new Cherry Blossom biome, Armor trims and much, much more. Let's find out how to install the 1.20 update on your Minecraft server! Installing using the Version Changer (Vanilla) Head over to the "Versions" taFew readersWhat Java version does my Minecraft server need?
Ensuring that the most suitable version of Java is installed is an essential factor to take into mind while running a Minecraft server, as using the right Java version is crucial to ensure a smooth player experience. This article will look into the Java version requirements for various versions of Minecraft servers. Minecraft Server and Java Java is required for Minecraft servers to run. Because of its cross-platform interoperability and versatility, Java is an excellent programming languaFew readers
Bedrock
How to Install Behaviour Packs on a Bedrock Server
Learn how to add and use Behaviour Packs into your Bedrock world/serverSome 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 readersHow to enable the whitelist on a Bedrock Server
Learn how to enable the Whitelist on your Bedrock ServerFew readersHow to update your Bedrock server
Oh Look! A new, exciting update. In this article, we will show you how to update your bedrock server. Updating your server (Latest version) Head over to the "Startup" tab. Under the "Bedrock Version" tab, set the input box to latest. Before After (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/aFew readers