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Minecraft Server Management

Guides for managing your Minecraft server — versions, mods, plugins, server types, and troubleshooting.

New server? Getting Started with Your Minecraft ServerCongratulations on your new Minecraft server. This guide walks you through everything you need to do after purchase. Start here

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  1. How to Change or Downgrade Your Minecraft Server Version You can change or downgrade your Minecraft server version directly from the game panel using the Version Changer tool — no need to contact support.
  2. How to Connect to Your Minecraft Server Your server IP address and port are shown in your AgilaHost dashboard under your order details, or in the game panel under the Console tab header.
  3. How to Change Your Server Type (Vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric) Minecraft has several server types, each with different capabilities:
  4. How to Install Mods and Plugins on Your Minecraft Server Your game panel has a built-in Mod, Modpack, and Plugin Downloader. This is the easiest way to install content on your server.
  5. Fix: "Unable to Access Jarfile server.jar" Error This error means the server cannot find the server.jar file needed to start. This is the core file that runs your Minecraft server.
  6. Server Won't Start or Keeps Going Offline If your server shows "Starting" then immediately goes back to "Offline", work through these checks in order.
  7. Troubleshooting Server Lag and Performance Issues Lag can come from several sources. Understanding which type you are experiencing helps fix it faster.
  8. Setting Up Crossplay (Java + Bedrock) with GeyserMC GeyserMC translates Bedrock Edition protocol to Java Edition, allowing Bedrock players (mobile, console, Windows 10) to join your Java server.
  9. Using Cracked (Non-Premium) Minecraft with Your Server Cracked or non-premium Minecraft refers to copies of the game that are not purchased through the official Mojang/Microsoft store.
  10. How to Add Resource Packs and Behavior Packs to Your Minecraft Server Do I need to separate resource packs and behavior packs? Yes. Many addon downloads come as a single .mcaddon or zip that contains both an RP and a BP…
  11. Protecting Your Server from Griefing Game servers run on shared infrastructure with port ranges that are relatively easy to guess.

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