Minecraft: Java Edition Help
52 articles • Guides, tutorials & troubleshooting
Getting Started
(4)How to Connect to Your Minecraft Java Server
Connect to Minecraft Java servers by finding your IP or sub-domain, adding servers in the client, and enabling Bedrock cross-play with Geyser support.
Minecraft Java Server Quick Start Guide
Manage your Minecraft Java server on WinterNode with admin commands, whitelisting, OP setup, plugin installation, datapacks, and IP connection tips.
How to Use a Custom Domain with Your Minecraft Server
Set up a custom domain for your Minecraft server on WinterNode with step-by-step DNS instructions, including A and SRV records, for easy server access.
How Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?
Choose the right Minecraft server package on WinterNode by understanding how RAM needs vary with player count, mods, world age, play style, and server...
Tutorials
(35)Minecraft Fabric Modloader
Fabric is a lightweight Minecraft modloader for easy updates, supporting client, server, and modpack creation with flexible mod compatibility options.
Minecraft Forge/NeoForge Modloader
Explore Forge and NeoForge modloaders, their mod compatibility, and how they support client, server, and modpack hosting for your Minecraft server at...
Minecraft Forge Wrapper
The Forge Wrapper helps launch Forge 1.17+ servers and manage multiple versions.
Minecraft Forge Manual Modpack Installation
Manually install Minecraft Forge modpacks on your server with step-by-step instructions for uploading, configuring, and troubleshooting modpacks.
How to Install Fabric on Your Minecraft Server
Install the Fabric Modloader manually or with the Game Panel, using step-by-step instructions for both server-assisted and manual setup on your Minecraft..
How to Install Forge on Your Minecraft Server
Install Forge or NeoForge on your Minecraft server with step-by-step instructions for both server-assisted and manual setup, including wrapper and version.
Minecraft Manual Mod Upload
Manually upload mods to your Minecraft server by placing files in the mods folder using the File Manager or SFTP, with tips for troubleshooting errors.
Mods & Modpacks
Learn how to install and manage mods and modpacks on your Minecraft Java server using Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge modloaders.
Creating a Server Pack from a Client Modpack
Re-create your own Minecraft server pack from client files with steps for mod selection, loader setup, and removing client-only mods for smooth server...
Minecraft Modpack Installation
Install Minecraft modpacks easily with the Mod Pack Manager, get tips for popular packs, troubleshoot issues, and follow step-by-step setup instructions.
How to Update a Minecraft Modpack
Update your Minecraft Modpack safely with step-by-step instructions for using the Modpack Manager or manual methods, plus backup and troubleshooting tips.
Minecraft BlueMap
BlueMap is a 3D world map plugin for Minecraft servers, offering browser-based viewing, easy installation, port setup, and support for multiple mod...
Minecraft Chunky
Chunky helps pre-generate Minecraft worlds to reduce lag, improve server stability, and manage world size, with tips for setup, borders, and performance.
Minecraft CoreProtect Events
Explore CoreProtect event logging for Minecraft servers, including tested event types, version notes, and tips for finding more details or community...
Minecraft CoreProtect Rolling Back Player Death
Learn how to roll back dropped items after a player death in Minecraft using CoreProtect, with lookup and rollback commands to recover lost inventory...
Minecraft CoreProtect Database Corruption
Learn why your CoreProtect database may become corrupted, how to recover or delete it, and best practices to prevent future data loss on your Minecraft...
Minecraft CoreProtect
Track, view, and revert player or game changes with CoreProtect on your Minecraft server. Learn installation, inspection, rollback, and lookup commands.
Minecraft DriveBackupV2 Backup Naming Format
Learn how to customize DriveBackupV2 backup file names using date and time pattern letters, with examples and a full reference table for Minecraft servers.
Minecraft Geyser
Enable Bedrock and Java crossplay on your Minecraft server using the Geyser plugin, with setup steps, port requirements, and support for multiple server...
Minecraft DriveBackupV2
DriveBackupV2 backs up your Minecraft server data to Google Drive, OneDrive, or (S)FTP, with setup, configuration, and scheduling options for secure...
Minecraft LuckPerms
Learn how to use and install LuckPerms, the recommended Minecraft permissions plugin, with tips for setup, usage, MySQL storage, and network installation.
Plugins
Spigot is a server-side modloader for plugins, while Paper is a performance-focused fork of Spigot with enhanced features and extended plugin support.
Minecraft Simple Voice Chat
Set up Simple Voice Chat for Minecraft to enable proximity voice chat, with installation, port configuration, and support for most modloaders and server...
Minecraft SquareMap
Set up SquareMap, a 2D map plugin for Minecraft servers focused on performance and simplicity, with installation, port setup, and configuration tips.
Minecraft Votifier
Votifier connects your Minecraft server to voting sites, letting you reward players for votes. Includes setup, port config, and troubleshooting tips.
Minecraft Bungee/Waterfall Proxy
Learn about BungeeCord and Waterfall proxy setup, plugin compatibility, configuration tips, and securing your Minecraft server network with BungeeGuard.
Minecraft BungeeGuard
Secure your BungeeCord or Waterfall Minecraft network with BungeeGuard, a plugin that protects backend servers by adding essential authentication tokens.
Minecraft Velocity Proxy
Velocity is a fast, modern Minecraft proxy by the Paper Team, supporting its own plugins and secure backend setup, recommended as a Waterfall replacement.
Proxies
A collection of articles about Minecraft Server Proxies and how they relate to hosting your Minecraft Servers at WinterNode.
How to Enable Experimental Features on Your Minecraft Server
Enable Experimental Features on your Minecraft server to try new content. Learn to activate experimental datapacks and update server settings.
Changing the Java Version on Your Minecraft Server
Select the right Java version for your Minecraft server using the Server Options page, with a version table and tips for plugin and mod compatibility.
Minecraft Server Software Types
Explore the different Minecraft server editions, their unique features, and how to choose or install the right edition and version for your server setup.
Migrating Your Minecraft Server to WinterNode
Migrate your entire Minecraft server to WinterNode, including world, plugins, mods, and configuration files.
How to Use the Minecraft Edition Installer
Install or update different Minecraft server editions using the WinterNode Game Panel Edition Installer, with tips for backups, versions, and manual setup.
How to Import a World to Your Minecraft Server
Import a world to your Minecraft Java server on WinterNode using SFTP or File Manager, with steps for folder setup, configuration, and format...
Reference
(13)Minecraft Server Bot Scanners
Learn about Minecraft server bot scanners, their impact, and how WinterNode blocks known scanner IPs to protect your server from spam and unwanted...
How to Find Your Minecraft Client Logs
Learn how to find and upload Minecraft client logs and crash reports on Windows and MultiMC to help troubleshoot issues like crashes, lag, and disconnects.
Fixing Malware on Your Minecraft Server (NoRouteToHost Error)
Resolve the 'no route to host' error on your Minecraft server by removing malware, reinstalling plugins from official sources, and securing your setup.
Server Administration
Essential guides for managing and maintaining your Minecraft Java server, including updates, world management, and troubleshooting.
Minecraft Spigot and Vanilla World Formats
Learn the difference between Spigot and Vanilla Minecraft world formats and how to safely convert and migrate worlds between each format step by step.
Updating Minecraft Java Edition
Update your Minecraft Java server safely on WinterNode with tips for backups, plugin and mod compatibility, and step-by-step instructions for all editions.
Minecraft World Management
Manage your Minecraft world data with tips on seeds, world types, game rules, difficulty, importing, and switching worlds for full customization.
Aikar's Flags for Minecraft Servers
Learn what Aikar’s Flags are and how they optimize Minecraft server performance on WinterNode by managing RAM overhead and improving stability.
How to Add a Custom Minecraft Server Icon
Add a custom server icon to your Minecraft server by uploading a 64x64 PNG named server-icon.png for easy branding and player recognition in the server...
Minecraft Resource Packs
Add and enforce resource packs on your Minecraft server with step-by-step instructions for setup, direct download links, and SHA1 hash generation.
Minecraft Server Properties
Reference guide for server.properties settings on your Minecraft Java server, including gameplay, world, player, and network configuration options.
Minecraft Server Startup Parameters
Configure Minecraft Java server options and server.properties for memory, jar files, JVM flags, world settings, and player options on...
Minecraft Server Optimization
Optimize your Spigot-based Minecraft server with configuration tips, recommended settings, plugin advice, and performance monitoring for smoother gameplay.