One of the most exciting parts about hosting a Minecraft Server is the ability to customize it past Vanilla Minecraft, and one of the best ways to do this is with plugins. Unlike mods, plugins do not need to be installed client-side and do not need any special software client-side to run. However, if you want to run plugins you will need to have your server as either Craftbukkit, Spigot, or Paper. Plugins can provide a multitude of extra commands to better manage the server and add in fun and useful mechanics, such as the ability to set who can access and build in certain areas, add prefixes and suffixes to names, create different ranks with access to different commands, add RPG elements, add virtual economies, and many more. There are thousands of plugins available on the Bukkit and Spigot repositories that you can choose from to spice up your server. It’s likely that if you have played on Minecraft Servers, you have had experience with some plugins. While plugins are great, they can sometimes be a bit difficult to use and install if you have not done so before. This is why we have a knowledgebase full of useful tutorials for a variety of popular plugins that will teach you how you can install the plugins, configure, and use them.
Simple Voice Chat is a proximity chat mod and plugin that allows you to chat with other nearby players without having to join a discord server or voice channel. This mod gives an extra level of immersion to the game and is a must have for any hosted Minecraft...
You may have seen servers with a variety of game modes, minigames, and worlds. Being able to bring a diverse gameplay to your users is a dream of many server owners. Sadly, this can’t be done with a single server. However, with Bungeecord you can create a...
While Minecraft is a game of what seems to be infinite possibilities, after a while the gameplay may become bland and repetitive. You can only beat the Ender Dragon and skip through the credits so many times before they start to lose their charm. Luckily,...
Plugins are an excellent way to add new functions and features to your server. When experimenting with plugins, restarting the server frequently can make the process a bit tedious. It would be much easier if there was a way to manage plugins without having...
When playing vanilla Minecraft, spending plenty of time within your world is a crucial part of the gameplay experience. After playing through your world for a prolonged amount of time, you may wish to expand your efforts without directly giving up or...
Players looking to enjoy Parkour in Minecraft may decide to use custom maps or WorldEdit schematics for this gamemode. Sadly, this is highly limited due to the finite amount of obstacles and blocks in-game. For instance, completing one of these maps requires...
Minecraft has many features that enhance the gameplay, such as the ability to use a blast furnace to efficiently smelt ores. Unfortunately, sometimes there aren’t enough quality of life mechanics to help players enjoy the game. For example, being unable t...
No matter where you travel to on a vanilla Minecraft server, you will find mobs scattered everywhere. From the overworld cows to fearsome wither skeletons, they make the game more exciting to play through. In most cases, many players find that mobs are...
Survival in Multiplayer Minecraft can be a fantastic way to spend time with friends, as overcoming challenges and building amazing bases can be enjoyable. However, for Hardcore players, most servers aren’t difficult or interesting enough. This is due t...
Hosting Minecraft servers opens the doorway for potential issues, such as griefers and thieves. This can lead some owners to search for solutions, such as chest protection. This possible feature can prevent other players from stealing or destroying valuable...
