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Introduction: What Is BungeeCord? BungeeCord was first released by Spigot in October of 2012, with more stable releases coming out in 2013. What BungeeCord does is allow many individual Minecraft servers to be linked together via a proxy server. A player is able to login on the main proxy server (usually called a “hub”), and from there on seamlessly “teleport” to, and play on, any other server on the network. Why Make A BungeeCord Server? An average Minecraft server can hold ten to twenty players per gigabyte of RAM, depending on plugins, map size, and CPU power. Having a multi-server…

Command blocks are used to execute console commands when activated by redstone (Buttons, levers etc). They’re especially useful in vanilla Minecraft servers and realms, where plugins are unavailable – But are widely used on many Minecraft servers in general. To place the block, you need to be opped and in creative mode. You’re able to give yourself a command block by executing this command (“give {IGN} minecraft:command_block”) in your server console, or in-game. How to enable command blocks on your server Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left click on the panel that says “Config Files”.Click on “Server Settings”, which…

Server Logos can be difficult to make by yourself but there are plenty of both free, and paid options out there that are available. In this article, we’ll look into all of those options and also show you how to assign it as a server-icon, so that it shows in the multiplayer server list. How To Make A Server Logo Most artists usually sketch out their design first. Then, they’ll scan it and draw it on their computer by using their sketch as a reference. Software To Make A Logo Yourself Free Options If you’re talented at graphic design, there is…

Setting up and running a Minecraft server correctly from the start is crucial. Before you decide on creating a server, you should first understand all associated costs. Without the correct investments, your project can easily turn into a disappointing experience. You can expect to pay anywhere between $10.00 to $6,000.00 a month, depending on the size of your server (~5 players vs. large network). You should consider what your needs are and determine which option is worth the cost. If you’re comfortable with the technical aspects and plan to run a dedicated server from your home computer, then you can opt-out of…

Allocating more RAM to your Minecraft server can help improve gaming performance for the players on your server, as well as allow you to use more plugins and mods. How To Allocate More RAM On A Paid Hosting Plan Usually, if you’re buying a server through a host, they limit you on the RAM that you’re able to use when purchasing your server. You usually can find the specific limitation on the server by going to your billing panel on the hosting site you bought on or is said in your game panel. To allocate more RAM, you will simply have to ask…

We all know the major servers that everyone plays but have you ever wanted to own your own? Create a small whitelist server to play with your friends or open up a large skyblock server that will be released to the public. With this tutorial, you will be able to learn how to do just that, and the differences between paid hosting and a locally hosted server. Local Hosting Setting up a locally hosted server takes a bit of effort and time if it is your first time doing this. You will need a powerful desktop system to get good performance. Follow he step-by-step…

You can be the sole owner of a Bedrock server with this tutorial! Learn what it takes to create your gaming community and learn the difference between paid hosting and a locally hosted server. Local Hosting Setting up a locally hosted server takes some time and effort if it is your first time doing this, but the instructions below will help you get through every step. Follow each one carefully to complete the process of setting up a locally hosted server on your desktop system. Creating and starting the server Download the server files that are provided from the official Minecraft website.Find a…

A white list is your main means of blocking any unauthorized entry into your Minecraft server. It is only the official Minecraft usernames that you put on the list that will be permitted to enter the server, while those that are not on the list will not be granted access. Why Do You Need to Whitelist Your Minecraft Server? It is important to have a whitelist if you plan to create a private server. This will allow players that you have added to the whitelist to connect to your server. Anyone else that tries to connect to your server will be…

How To OP Someone On your Server Head to the game panel in your host’s site and left click on the panel that says “Console”. If you host your server on your own computer, simply bring up the server console.In the command line type, “op” followed by the player’s name, or your IGN, and press enter. If your IGN is Notch, for instance, you need to type “op Notch”When doing so, you should see the message “Made {IGN} a server operator”. How To Deop Someone On Your Server Sometimes you may need to remove someone’s OP status and their permissions. Doing…

There’s plenty of ways to advertise a Minecraft server – Some are extremely effective, some maybe not so much. In this article, we’re going to be looking at how you can promote your Minecraft server via Minecraft server lists, and how to optimize your listing to get the most players out of it. Posting your Minecraft server on a server list is usually free and pretty straightforward. You’re given the option to upload a banner & fill in a couple of text fields – It only takes about 5 minutes to do it, then the players start flooding in, right? Well, not…