Blog & Minecraft Guides
Tips, comparisons, and tutorials to get the most out of your server.
How to Install a Minecraft Server in 5 Minutes (2026)
Step-by-step guide to create your free Minecraft server, optimize it, and invite your friends — no technical skills required.
The 10 Best Minecraft Plugins for a Survival Server in 2026
Our selection of must-have plugins for a multiplayer survival Minecraft server: economy, protection, anti-grief, jobs.
Vanilla, Paper, Forge, or Fabric: Which Minecraft Server to Choose?
Comparison of the main Minecraft server types (Vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric) to pick the one that matches your play style.
Optimize Your Minecraft Server Performance
The 8 essential settings to reduce lag on your Minecraft server and improve TPS without changing hardware.
Geyser & Floodgate: Cross-Play Java + Bedrock
Complete tutorial to enable Java / Bedrock cross-play (Switch, PS, Xbox, mobile) with Geyser and Floodgate on your Minecraft server.
Top 8 Best Minecraft Modpacks to Play in 2026
Our selection of must-play Minecraft modpacks: RLCraft, All The Mods 9, SkyFactory, Better MC, Create Astral, and more.
Protect Your Minecraft Server from Grief in 2026
Minecraft anti-grief guide: CoreProtect, GriefPrevention, WorldGuard. How to prevent and undo grief on your server.
Monetize Your Minecraft Server Legally (Mojang EULA)
How to monetize a Minecraft server while respecting the Mojang EULA: cosmetics, ranks, what's allowed and what's not.
Link Discord and Minecraft with DiscordSRV
Tutorial to connect your Discord server and your Minecraft server with DiscordSRV: synced chat, console, alerts.
How to Host a Minecraft Server for Free (2026)
Step-by-step guide to host a free Minecraft server 24/7 — Java, Bedrock, and modded. No port forwarding, no credit card.
Free Minecraft Server Hosting 24/7 — How It Actually Works
Run a free Minecraft server 24/7 without leaving your PC on. Setup, real limits, and how to keep it always online.
Host a Modded Minecraft Server Free (Forge + Fabric)
Install Forge or Fabric on a free Minecraft server in minutes. Modpacks, RAM tips, common errors.
7 Best Free Minecraft Server Hosting Providers (2026)
Honest comparison of Aternos, Minehut, Minefort, FreeMCHost & more — uptime, RAM, mods, and real-world limits.
Paper vs Purpur vs Fabric vs Forge in 2026
Which Minecraft server software is best for performance, plugins, and mods? Side-by-side comparison and recommendations.
15 Best Minecraft Server Plugins (2026)
The plugins every server needs in 2026 — anti-grief, economy, world edit, voice chat, claims, and more.
How to OP a Player & Manage Permissions in Minecraft
Give admin rights safely with /op, LuckPerms, and group ranks. Java + Bedrock commands included.
Host a Free Minecraft Bedrock Server (Step-by-Step)
Launch a Bedrock server free in 2 minutes. Cross-play with Geyser, friends-only mode, console join.
How to Make a Minecraft Server With Mods (Free)
Build a modded Minecraft server free — pick Forge or Fabric, install modpacks, allocate the right RAM.
How Much RAM Do You Really Need for a Minecraft Server? (2026)
A practical guide to sizing RAM for a Minecraft server based on player count, mods, plugins, and view distance — with real-world benchmarks.
Minecraft Server Without Port Forwarding: 3 Real Alternatives in 2026
Stuck behind CGNAT or a strict router? Here are the three real ways to host a Minecraft server without port forwarding — and which one is right for you.
The Right Way to Back Up a Minecraft Server (and Restore Without Losing Anything)
Stop relying on a single backup file. Here's how to set up a 3-tier backup strategy for a Minecraft server — and how to restore a corrupted world cleanly.