Minecraft Server Guides

Adding a Custom Server Icon

Learn how to add a custom icon that appears next to your server in the multiplayer list.

Changing Max Players & View Distance

Learn how to change the player slots, view distance, and simulation distance on your server.

Changing Your World Size

Learn how to set a world border to limit the size of your server's world.

Connecting a Custom Domain with an SRV Record

Learn how to use a custom domain and an SRV record so players can join without typing a port.

Forcing a Resource Pack on Players

Learn how to apply a server resource pack and require players to use it.

Making Yourself a Server Operator

Learn how to grant yourself and others operator (admin) status on a Minecraft server.

Minecraft Game Rules

Learn how to use game rules to change how your Minecraft world behaves.

Pre-generating Your World with Chunky

Learn how to pre-generate your world with the Chunky plugin to reduce lag while players explore.

Profiling Lag with spark

Learn how to use the spark profiler to find exactly what is causing lag on your server.

Reducing Minecraft Server Lag

Practical steps to reduce lag and improve the performance of your Minecraft server.

Setting Up a Global LuckPerms Database

Learn how to connect multiple servers to a shared LuckPerms database for unified permission management.

Small Caps Font for Minecraft

Learn about the small caps font style used on Minecraft servers and how to create it.

Understanding server.properties

A reference for the server.properties file and the most important settings you can change in it.

Whitelisting Your Server

Learn how to enable a whitelist so only approved players can join your Minecraft server.