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Getting Started with Your Minecraft Server

Complete beginner guide to setting up your first Minecraft server. Learn how to start your server, configure basic settings, manage players, and get everything running smoothly.


Getting Started with Your Minecraft Server


Welcome to BiomeHosting! This guide will help you get your Minecraft server up and running.


Initial Setup


  1. Access Your Server
  2. - Log into your dashboard
  3. - Navigate to your server
  4. - Click "Start" to launch your server

  1. Accept the EULA
  2. - The server will prompt you to accept the Minecraft EULA
  3. - Click "Accept" to proceed

  1. Configure Basic Settings
  2. - Set your server name
  3. - Configure player limits
  4. - Adjust difficulty settings

Server Configuration


Server Properties


Edit your server.properties file to customize:

  • Server Name: Change the MOTD (Message of the Day)
  • Max Players: Set the maximum number of concurrent players
  • Difficulty: Choose between Peaceful, Easy, Normal, or Hard
  • Gamemode: Set default gamemode (Survival, Creative, Adventure, or Spectator)
  • PvP: Enable or disable player vs player combat

World Settings


  • World Type: Choose between Default, Flat, Large Biomes, Amplified, or Custom
  • Seed: Set a specific world seed for consistent world generation
  • Generate Structures: Enable or disable structures like villages and strongholds

Player Management


Whitelist


To restrict access to your server:

  1. Enable whitelist in server.properties
  2. Add players using: /whitelist add
  3. Remove players using: /whitelist remove

Operators


Grant admin privileges:

/op


Operators can:

  • Use all commands
  • Bypass spawn protection
  • Break blocks in spawn area

Next Steps



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