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How to access your server's files (using FTP)
Using FTP, you can easily access and alter your server files quickly. You can use an FTP client such as Filezilla or WinSCP to fulfil this action. Filezilla and WinSCP are programs that allow you to edit your server files as if the files were on your PC.
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What are Dedicated IPs
A dedicated IP means you have the port 25565 meaning that when users join your server they do not need to add the port at the end. They just have to connect with 123.123.123.123 rather than 123.123.123.123:25585, for example. We offer Dedicated IPs for $3 per month as an addon to all services. If you have a Premium 5GB server (or higher) you get this included for free! Simply check the box at checkout.
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What are Preinstalls and how do they work?
This article should explain what the PebbleHost Preinstalls are and how they work so that you understand how to use them correctly. Utility Scripts The utility scripts allow you to quickly perform actions on your server such as checking what's using your server's storage, or removing all Dynmap files. The full list can be found on the panel if you click the Utilities dropdown. These are available for all servers, all you need to do is restart the
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How to connect a domain to your server
How to connect your server to a domain: Before we start you will need a domain. You can purchase a domain from registrars such as Namecheap or GoDaddy. Visit your domain provider and locate the "Advanced DNS Zone". It may be called "DNS Zone" or "Advanced DNS", or anything similar. Add an A record:
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Choosing a Server Version
This guide can hopefully help you understand what the Different Server versions do, how to setup your own custom jar file, and what we recommend that you run on your service to get the best performance. PebbleHost JAR Selector The JAR Selector on our Panel can be intimidating as there are lots of options, We will break down the main options for you and explain what they do, how they operate and what might be best for you. The options that we list in our Selector are as follows. Vanilla Mi
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How to allow Cracked Clients into your Minecraft Server
A Cracked Client means someone is using a non-premium Minecraft account using a service such as Mineshaft. This means people do not need to buy Minecraft. Access your server's FTP. Edit the server.properties file
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How to add sub-users to your server
This guide will explain how to add and edit subusers on our gamepanel, which allows you to give your friends, administration team, or co-owners the ability to control your server via our gamepanel. Adding a sub-user. Ask the user to register on https://panel.pebblehost.com/site/register Navigate to the server you wish to add them on On the left-hand side click 'Sub-Users' Click "Add user" In the
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How to install & configure LuckPerms
What is LuckPerms, and why should I use it over PermissionsEx / GroupManager? LuckPerms is an advanced, flexible, modern permissions plugin that allows you to configure exactly how you want your server to work. You should use it over PermissionsEx as PEx is currently unmaintained, and the author recommends you use LuckPerms instead. How to install LuckPerms Download the latest vers
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How to change your server's version/JAR File
If you want to use a custom JAR file which isn't on our JAR file list then feel free to add it by following these steps:
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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. For example, if you choose the 7 Day
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How to install forge
You will need to install forge to use mods on your server, if you're looking to install a modpack there is a video tutorial on this. First, download the installer version of Forge from https://files.minecraftforge.net/, making sure to select the Minecraft version you wish to use. Select the installer version Do
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World Management
Multiverse is a spigot plugin that allows you to create, import, use, and delete worlds. It can also control mob spawning and use custom world generators if you want a flat or empty world. Installing Multiverse Download the plugin from https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/multiverse-core Log into your server via FTP. Browse to the plugins folder on your server and upload the JAR file. ![Uploadi
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How to make a timings report with Paper
Timings reports can be very useful in detecting what is causing lag on your server. It identifies lag in your world and plugins. Once you identify what is causing lag you can then resolve the issue. Whilst it may sound like a complicated task, taking a timings report is quite easy!
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How to install plugins
Here's a guide on how to change your server version. Download your desired plugin (common plugin websites are https://spigotmc.org/resources and https://dev.bukkit.org) Open your server's files (here's a guide on how to do this)(ht
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How to protect your Bungeecord server against UUID Spoofing
There is an exploit with Bungeecord which allows users to spoof your UUID by pretending to join as you using a separate Bungeecord instance. To fix it, you need to install one of the following plugins on your non-Bungeecord servers: IPWhitelist: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/61/ BungeeGuard: https://github.com/lucko/BungeeGuard/releases Here are instructions on how to install each of the above plugins. You only need one.
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How to set up Dynmap
Dynmap is a google-maps like software that runs on your server and allows you to have an overview of your server's worlds. To install this handy tool, follow these simple steps. Download the version of Dynmap that matches your server version from this link and upload it to the plugins directory on your server. Uploading Dynmap(https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0c60d56b-08c4-4ff8-b05a-d4c06c64b63a/16b2e92a-091d-46ec-ab54-dc34
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How to set up BungeeCord
BungeeCord is a server proxy that allows you to connect multiple servers together into a network. BungeeCord can be confusing to set up for people who have never set it up before, but follow this guide step-by-step and you'll have it done in no time. Bungeecord requires you to have 3 services purchased to be effective. One service must be for BungeeCord by itself. BungeeCord cannot host a gamemode/hub of its own. Bungeecord only needs 1GB, it would be a was
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How to enable /restart on your server [and how to enable daily restarts]
Recently we have added the ability to use /restart. We did not add this before due to the use of scripts, but now you can enable /restart via Multicraft. We also have a plugin to allow you to easily automatically restart your server daily and notify users beforehand.
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How to set up Votifier
Votifier is a plugin which allows players on your server to receive rewards when voting on server list websites. To set up votifier on your server simply follow these steps. First, download the latest version of Votifier and upload it to the plugins directory on your server. Next, restart your server to generate the configuration files so that you can configure Votifier. Next, make yourself a port by following this guide: How to add an additional port(/en/article/how-to-add-an-additiona
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How to change your servers icon
Before we start, you must take note that your icon must be 64x64 pixels in size, else it will not work. You can check the size using Microsoft Paint or various free online services. Rename your logo/icon to 'server-icon.png'. If your icon isn't a .png file to begin with then use an online converter. Access your server files via FTP Upload the icon to the root directory (which is the folder you're in when you open FTP) Resta
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Uploading Your Own World
Please ensure your server is offline throughout this entire process. Deleting your original world Log into your servers files via an FTP program such as FileZilla. If you're unsure how to do so we have a guide you can follow here. Look for the folder named "world". Depending on your server version it will either have one world folder for all dimensions or multiple folders for each dimensio
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Why do I keep running out of memory?
Types of Memory In Java there are two different types of memory: heap memory, and metaspace memory. Heap Memory is the main memory used to store your plugins, world data, mods, etc. Therefore, the more worlds and plugins you have, the more Heap Memory you need. Metaspace Memory is the memory used to store classes that will be frequently accessed, for example it stores functions that can be called on Players, but the actual player's data is not stored in Metaspace. While Heap Memor
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How to add an additional port
Additional ports can be helpful if you're setting up a plugin like Votifier or Dynmap that requires a port to be open! How to add a port... Go to the Additional Ports menu, by clicking either of the boxed options on your server's Multicraft 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
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How to change your server MOTD
The MOTD (Message of the Day) is a feature in Minecraft allowing you to show a message on player's server lists. If you use a server version which supports plugins (Bukkit, Spigot, etc.) then it is recommended to use a plugin such as ServerListPlus to allow you to format your MOTD using '&' codes and to change the MOTD without a restart. Download ServerListPlus from Spigot using this link. Make sure to download the correct version fo
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What do the Minecraft gamerules mean?
Minecraft has a set of gamerules which can alter the way a server works. Gamerules can alter multiple game mechanics, a full list can be found below. Gamerules can be altered using the command /gamerule .
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Pre-generating and Trimming Worlds
Pre-generating chunks is a useful technique for servers to help reduce the server load in the future. In Minecraft, chunks generate as players walk around the world to new places. By pre-generating the chunks, your world will already be built and the server just has to load in the data rather than creating it. It is recommended to do this with only you online as it does cause major lag and resource usage whilst in progress but reduces the load afterwards.
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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 add
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Reading and understanding crash reports
Things may not go as expected and your server may suddenly crash unexpectedly. To help you locate the issue, make sure to read through this guide. If you are still stuck then don't hesitate to open a ticket where one of our Support Team members will assist you. If your server crashes and says "Your server has been stopped automatically due to it using in excess of 350% CPU usage for a prolonged amount of time." then, as stated, your server is using a large amount of
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How to allow multiple Minecraft versions on your server
To allow more recent Minecraft versions to join you need to install the plugin ViaVersion.
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What Thermos is and how to install it to your forge server
Thermos is a version of forge that allows you to run bukkit plugins on a forge server. Now, normally, it is not possible to do this, however with the use of Thermos you can install any bukkit plugin. Find out what forge version you're using. While forge does use a specific minecraft version, each update has a specific version for forge in itself. You can usually tell which version of forge it is within the forge file name, as you can see in this image: ![](https://imgur.com/v5SCf
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How to change your panel password via the Billing Panel
It happens; people forget their passwords. But don't worry! If you have forgotten your password to our Multicraft panel then you can change it in seconds through the Billing panel. Go to the "Services" tab at the top of this page and click "My Services," Select any Minecraft service, On the left-hand side, under "Actions", click "Change Password," Enter a new password that matches the password requirements. In case you ever get stuck, you can use this GIF below to aid you! ![](https:
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How to set up a whitelist
If you want your server to only be accessible to certain players, you would need to set up a whitelist. This allows you to keep the server private. Enabling the whitelist To set up a whitelist, you would need to run the command whitelist on in console. Then, you would run whitelist add <name> for each player you wish to add. Adding a player to the whitelist Listing the whitelisted players If you want to see who is in your server's whitelist, yo
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What does "Suspended - Offline" mean?
If your service says "Suspended" on the Billing Panel or "Suspended - Offline" on our gamepanel then there is an issue that needs to be resolved before bringing it back online. Please make sure you have checked the following: **If you are unsure of why your service is suspended, feel free to open a ticket and
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How to set up scheduled tasks
This guide will show you how to set up a scheduled task, to make Multicraft run a command at a predetermined interval. Setting up a scheduled task Open your server in Multicraft and select Advanced > Scheduled Tasks on the side-menu. Go to Scheduled Tasks in the side-menu of Multicraft Select New Task on the side-menu. Configure the settings as described below Create the task Configurable Options  alongside Forge mods and modpacks Sponge is only compatible with the following Minecraft versions: 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.11.2, 1.11, 1.10.2 How to install Sponge Firstly, ensure you have a working Forge server that can start up correctly. Download the SpongeForge JAR for the appropriate version of Forge from https://www.spongepowered.org/downloads/spongeforge/stab
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Importing and Exporting MySQL Databases via PHPMyAdmin
Using our PHPMyAdmin interface, you can easily import and export databases in order to store backups on your local machine, or transfer data between your databases. Doing so only requires access to our PHPMyAdmin interface. Before staring on the export process, you need to log into our PHPMyAdmin interface. To do so, follow the steps below: Log in to your Multicraft account. Navigate to the 'Servers' tab and select the relevant server. Select
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How to install Fabric to your server
Installation First, download the installer version of FabricMC from here. Select the installer version Double click the downloaded file to open it. Select Server then select a folder for the FabricMC files to be installed to. Installing Fabric Navigate to the folder you just installed FabricMC to, inside of it you should see two jar files. Upload these via FTP(/e
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