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Minecraft Server Setup Guide

Complete guide to setting up and configuring your Minecraft server on NoobHost.

April 12, 202628 views

Minecraft Server Setup Guide

Quick Start

  1. Go to Game Servers → Deploy New Server
  2. Select Minecraft (Java or Bedrock)
  3. Choose your plan (Starter works for 2-5 players)
  4. Create your campaign and wait for provisioning

Server Types

  • Vanilla - Standard Minecraft experience
  • Paper - Optimized with plugin support (recommended)
  • Forge - Full mod support
  • Fabric - Lightweight modding
  • Spigot/Purpur - Plugin ecosystems
  • BungeeCord/Velocity - Proxy for multi-server networks

Configuration

Edit server.properties from the file manager:

server-name=My NoobHost Server
max-players=20
difficulty=normal
gamemode=survival
pvp=true
view-distance=10

Performance Tips

  • Use Paper for the best performance without mods
  • Set view-distance to 8-10 for most servers
  • Use Aikar's flags (pre-configured on NoobHost)
  • Monitor TPS from the console with /tps

Common Issues

  • Can't connect - Check your IP and port, make sure the server is online
  • Lag/low TPS - Reduce view distance, limit entities, consider upgrading
  • Mods crashing - Check version compatibility in the console log
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