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• How to access your server's files

  Access your server's files using FTP or using a web based file managerVery popular

• What are Dedicated IPs

  This explains what a dedicated IP is, and why you would use one, to make it easier to connect a domain to your server.Very popular

• What are Preinstalls and how do they work?

  Installing a modpack to your server using our automatic modpack installer.Very popular

• How to connect a domain to your server

  Connect a domain purchased from a service like Namecheap to your Minecraft server using DNS records.Very popular

• Backups Explained

  You may have seen the Automatic Backups option at checkout or wondered what it means and how our backups work, this should clear up any queries or questions. We take backups of your service automatically every day at midnight in your server's timezone, this means that if something goes wrong, you can contact us and we will have a copy of your service's files. The Automatic Backups option gives you access to those backups for however many days you choose. Additionally, Extreme servers also haVery popular

• Choosing a Server Version

  What server version should you choose? What's the difference between Paper, Bukkit, and Vanilla Minecraft server JAR?Very popular

• How to install & configure LuckPerms

  This shows you how to configure Luckperms which lets you create groups and ranks on your server, for example, to make an owner group.Very popular

• How to install forge to your server

  How to install Minecraft Forge in order to play on your server with modsVery popular

• How to add sub-users to your server

  How to give a friend or administrator access to your server console, through their own email.Very popular

• How to set up Dynmap

  How to install Dynmap to make a live website map showing where all of your players are.Very popular

• How to change your server's version/JAR File

  This shows you how to use a custom JAR file on your server, or how to make it run Bukkit, Spigot, or Paper.Very popular

• World Management

  How to use Multiverse to create, manage, and delete worlds, and how to make a void world for a hub or lobby.Very popular

• How to install a Minecraft Modpack

  How to install a Modpack on your Minecraft client using the platform and launcher of your choice.Very popular

• How to install plugins

  How to install Bukkit plugins onto your Spigot server.Very popular

• Uploading Your Own World

  How to upload a single-player world to your server so that you and your friends can all play on it!Very popular

• How to change your servers icon

  How to set a custom server-icon.png to show up in the server list.Very popular

• How to make a timings report with Paper

  How to make a timings report to look into lag on your server, and to see what is causing low TPS.Very popular

• How to set up BungeeCord

  How to set up Bungeecord! This allows you to join multiple servers together into a network.Very popular

• How to enable /restart on your server [and how to enable daily restarts]

  How to make your server automatically restart when it crashes, to minimise downtime.Popular

• What does "Suspended - Offline" mean?

  How to check if your server is suspended, and if so why it's suspended.Popular

• How to set up a whitelist

  How to whitelist your server so that only your friends can join, to help stop griefers or hackers from joining the server.Popular

• How to set up Votifier

  How to set up Votifier so you can add your server to a voting site like Planet Minecraft.Popular

• Why do I keep running out of memory?

  How to fix the `java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: GC overhead limit exceeded` error, to stop the server running out of memory.Popular

• How to protect your Bungeecord server against UUID Spoofing

  How to prevent hackers and griefers from logging into your Bungeecord server on your account.Popular

• How to change your server MOTD

  How to set a custom MOTD (text in server list) for your server using Spigot plugins.Popular

• How to add an additional port

  How to forward another port and use it for Votifier, Dynmap, or PLAN.Popular

• Pre-generating and Trimming Worlds

  How to pre-generate your server's world - pre-generating the world can increase TPS and speed up chunk loading.Some readers

• How to connect to a server on Minecraft Bedrock Edition (Android / Windows 10 / iOS)

  How to join a Minecraft Bedrock edition server from Windows 10, Android, or iOS through the server IP.Some readers

• How to add a resource pack to your server

  How to add and upload a server resource pack using Dropbox to make all players use the pack.Some readers

• Reading and understanding crash reports

  How to read and understand a crash report to look into why your server has crashed.Some readers

• What is a seed, how to get one, and how to change it

  Seeds are a great way to get a map terrain that you enjoy without having to completely reset your world numerous times, testing it, and repeating on your server. What is a world seed A world seed is a long string of characters that determines the world your server generates. Every world has a different seed that can be given to your server for it to use that world instead as you please. How to get a seed If you want to know your seed/want to use youSome readers

• How to install Fabric to your server

  The Fabric loader allows you to install mods to your server, as an alternative to Minecraft ForgeSome readers

• Why does the panel say my captcha score is too low?

  How to increase your score on ReCAPTCHA v3Some readers

• What do the Minecraft gamerules mean?

  How to use Minecraft gamerules to turn on keepinventory, to turn off mobgriefing, and change other settings on your server.Some readers

• Additional Ports System

  How to request a port for Votifier or Dynmap Go to the Additional Ports menu, by clicking either of the boxed options on your server's panel page How to get to additional ports Click Add Port on the left Add Port The table will show your new port number, in this example my port would be 8178 Port 8178 You can repeat this in order to get a maximum of 3 additional portSome readers

• How to set up scheduled tasks

  How to make a command that runs every hour or every day. Can be used for automatic restarts, or for scheduled broadcasts.Some readers

• How to change your server IP

  How to change your server IP to a server IP with letters such as `play.myserver.com` instead of an IP with numbers.Some readers

• How to change your panel password via the Billing Panel

  How to reset your forgotten game panel password, through the billing panel.Some readers

• Getting Started - Purchasing a Server & Using the panel

  How to log in to PebbleHost panelSome readers

• How to update your world to newer versions

  With each new Minecraft update there's always things added that everyone wants to enjoy, but on an old world you may not be able to experience it like on a new world. Upgrading/updating your world allows chunk generation to have new features of Minecraft that you wouldn't have had without the update. How to update your world First you'll want to login to the PebbleHost game panel to access your server. This is where you can manage your servers, edit configurations, and so on. Once you've logSome readers

• How to configure a firewall on your server

  Configure a firewall to stop Bungeecord UUID exploits or hackers from joining the server, this means you can completely block their IP.Some readers

• How to allow multiple Minecraft versions on your server

  How to install and use ViaVersion to allow newer versions to connect to older versions.Few readers

• Importing and Exporting MySQL Databases via PHPMyAdmin

  How to back up, export, and import MySQL or MariaDB Databases using PHPMyAdmin, to migrate to a new database.Few readers

• Can I cross-play between PC, Android, PS4, and Xbox?

  This article shows the difference between Minecraft Bedrock Edition and Minecraft Java Edition, and which versions can support cross-play and joining servers.Few readers

• How to install a datapack

  How to install datapacks like vanilla tweaks (used on Hermitcraft) to your server via FTP.Few readers

• What Thermos is and how to install it to your forge server

  How to install Thermos so that you can use plugins with your Minecraft Forge server.Few readers

• How to create a MySQL Database

  How to create a MySQL Database and use the PHPMyAdmin to manage it.Few readers

• What is a dedicated thread

  Is Minecraft single-threaded? Can it use multiple cores? What is a thread, anyway?Few readers

• Which server location should I choose?

  How to choose the right location for your server to get the best ping and make sure there's no lag.Few readers

• How to install forge to your client

  How to install Forge using Minecraft Forge or MultiMC to install mods like Optifine on your server.Few readers

• How to set up Votifier with a Bungeecord network

  How to setup Votifier for your Bungeecord network, to give voting rewards when players vote on Minecraft Server Lists. Few readers

• Disk Usage Explained

  Unmetered SSD / NVMe Storage for your world and filesFew readers

• How to install Shaders on your Minecraft client

  Installing Optifine and Shaders for Minecraft to improve lighting and visual fidelity Non-modded and Modded.Few readers

• Why did my Nether/End get reset when switching back to Vanilla?

  How to recover an end / nether world that got reset when switching your server JAR.Few readers

• How to install and use LagGoggles

  Downloading and installing Lag Goggles to monitor and report lag or TPS issues with your Forge Modded Minecraft server 1.10 - 1.12.2Few readers

• How to install Sponge

  How to install Sponge so that you can use Sponge plugins on your modded server.Few readers

• How to add a resource pack to your client

  Resource packs are a great way to spice up your game if you think its just getting a bit too boring. Everyone loves changing things up every once in a while, and resource packs can get into quite a bit of detail. Where to find resource packs There are probably hundreds of different websites that provide great texture packs, but we always recommend trusted sources. Some great ones are as follows: https://www.planetminecraft.com/texture-packs/ https://www.minecrafttexturepacks.com https://resFew readers

• How to set up our automatic redirects

  How to set up your server's domain to redirect to your server's website!Few readers

• Does PebbleHost support Java 11 / Java 16?

  How to update to Java 11 for the best performance on your Minecraft serverFew readers

• How to run a Forge Debug Profiler

  Profiling and monitoring Lag or TPS issues on Minecraft 1.12+ servers using Forge Debug ProfilerFew readers

• Using the PebbleHost Game Panel API

  This helpdesk article is still work in progress, We're slowly building on a guide on setting up and using the API Please follow the Multicraft API index for all normal API calls. You may view their index here: https://www.multicraft.org/site/docs/api Your API key can be found by going to your user account on our panel (in the top right click your avatar or it may be a Pebblehost logo) then on the left of the page there is a `Generate API KeyFew readers

• How to use Spigot Buildtools

  How to use BuildTools to make a Spigot or CraftBukkit JAR that can boot a server.Few readers

• How to configure Advanced DDOS Mitigation for your server

  How to prevent your server from receiving a Layer 7 DDOS attackFew readers

• How to install LiteLoader to your client

  What is LiteLoader LiteLoader is a mod loader for Minecraft with a large amount of modifications that you can add to your game. While not as popular as forge, its still definitely a viable option to add some extra spice to your game. It's also meant to be lighter than forge with things such as CPU and RAM usage on your computer. You can view all the available mods for LiteLoader here: http://www.liteloader.com/mods Installation without forge First you'll want to run the Minecraft launcFew readers

• How to fix a .yml file

  This article describes how to fix a broken config file that has a syntax error.Few readers

• My server got hacked!

  A guide on what to do if your Minecraft server gets hacked by a malicious user due to an insecure Bungeecord Few readers

• How to get a skin on your Minecraft account

  Things you'll need Minecraft Java account Access to the account via the minecraft website An idea of what kind of skin you want Where to find skins There are many websites where you can find tons of skins that will suit your wants. Here is a small list of recommended websites: https://www.minecraftskins.com https://www.tynker.com/minecraft/skins/ https://minecraft.novaskin.me/gallery How to put a skin on your account Sign in to your Minecraft account at htFew readers

• How to use WinSCP to access your server files

  How to use WinSCP to access your server files and modify and upload pluginsFew readers

• How to setup voice chat on your server

  Simple Voice Chat allows you to speak to players using a proximity chat in-game, due to the requirements of this mod, the setup process is a little different to how you might expect. In this guide, we will be covering the setup guide for both Forge/Fabric servers and Spigot/Paper servers. Forge/Fabric Servers Prerequisites Your server must be running either Forge or Fabric Your client must be running either Forge or Fabric with the mod installed You must have downloaded the modFew readers

• How to setup a Reverse Proxy

  How to set up a reverse proxy To access the reverse proxy menu go to your server on the panel and on the left select TOOLS then Reverse Proxy On this page under step 1 is a short explanation on how to set up your DNS records to create the reverse proxy. Once you have completed step 1 creating the DNSFew readers

• How to install Fabric

  How to install fabric to your PCFew readers

• How to enable RCON on your Minecraft server

  RCON is a protocol that allows server administrators to remotely execute Minecraft commands. This can be used by a server owner or developers to create applications that can connect and interact with a Minecraft server. How to enable RCON on your Minecraft server RCON by default is disabled on Minecraft server, in this guide we will show you how to enable this securely. To use Minecraft RCON you will need to add an additional port, we have a guide here [How to add an additional port](/en/Few readers

• Basic server commands

  This article goes over all the basic Minecraft server commands to get you up and running.Few readers

• What is a Grindstone block, and how is it used?

  This article covers what a Grindstone is, how to craft a Grindstone, and finally how to use a Grindstone.Few readers

• How To Recover From Malware

  How can my server be infected? If your server is infected with a Remote Access malware variant this malware reports back to a remote computer of the author, allows them to run any commands on your server, grief your server, OP themselves, delete your files, perform actions that break our terms of service, or worse. This is not a good thing to have on your server which is why we have built our anti-malware system to detect this.Few readers

• How to change your Minecraft username

  This article will walk you through changing your username for the Java Edition of Minecraft!Few readers

• How to update your vanilla-bedrock server

  How to update your vanilla-bedrock server on our shared services.Few readers

• How To Enable Hardcore Mode On Your Minecraft Server

  How to set your Minecraft server to hardcore modeFew readers

• How to connect a domain purchased from Google Domains to your server

  This article covers how to connect a domain purchased from Google Domains to your Minecraft serverFew readers

• How to connect a GoDaddy domain to your server

  You can connect a domain purchased from GoDaddy to your server very easily! Just follow the steps below very carefully and you will be able to join using the domain as the server IP. In this example, my domain is survival-minecraft.online. How to find your server IP First, go to your Minecraft panel and find the IP it shows on the panel: If it says "Order Dedicated IP", this means you do not have a dedicated IP. If it saysFew readers

• Minecraft Stone Variants

  Minecraft Stone Variants Stone is arguably one of the most important building and crafting blocks in the game, used to make furnaces and ather aesthetic blocks such as stone bricks. Today we will take a look at obtaining the 3 main stone variants which are cobblestone, stone and smoothstone as well what they all can be used for. Cobblestone Cobblestone is simply achieved by mining stone with a non silk touch pickaxe. Stone is usually found around 3-6 blocks underneath dirt in the overworlFew readers

• Using Aqua Affinity in Minecraft

  This article goes over how to use and obtain Aqua Affinity in Minecraft.Few readers