Minecraft Find the guide for what you’re trying to do on your Minecraft Java server.
Back up or restore your server
- Backing Up Your Minecraft Java Server: where your world lives, manual backups, and requesting a WinterNode snapshot restore
- Back Up Your Server Files Manually: archive and download everything in one go
- DriveBackupV2: automatic backups to Google Drive, OneDrive, or (S)FTP
Recover from griefing
- Recover from Griefing and Prevent Future Attacks: restore, find the cause, and close the hole
- CoreProtect: look up and roll back block changes by player
Update Minecraft or change server software
- Updating Minecraft Java Edition: what to check before you update
- How to Use the Minecraft Edition Installer: switch between Paper, Fabric, Forge, and other software
- Spigot & Vanilla World Formats: move a world between Paper, Spigot, and Vanilla-based software
Manage your worlds
- Minecraft World Management: seeds, world types, game rules, borders, and switching worlds
- Import a World: bring a world from singleplayer or another host
Fix crashes and lag
- Server Won’t Start or Keeps Crashing?: what to check first
- Server Broke After a Modpack or Software Change?: get it running and keep your world
- Out of Memory (OOM) Crashes: memory, heap settings, and when to upgrade
- Server Lag or Not Enough RAM?: find the cause before you upgrade
- Server Optimization: settings that reduce lag
Fix security and player problems
- Fixing Malware on Your Minecraft Server: remove malware and reinstall plugins from official sources
- Minecraft Server Bot Scanners: strange connection attempts in your console
- How to Find Your Minecraft Client Logs: collect a player’s logs and crash reports for troubleshooting