Minecraft
Setup guides and reference for Minecraft (Java edition + crossplay setups). Bedrock Edition has its own category.
Getting started with Minecraft
This guide helps you set up your Minecraft server on ServerPrism, from ordering to inviting players and basic configuration.
Getting started with Minecraft Crossplay
Set up your Minecraft Crossplay server to allow both Java and Bedrock players to join. This guide covers ordering, configuration, and common issues.
Server basics: server.properties, whitelist, and ops
The handful of settings and commands every Minecraft server owner should know — gamemode and difficulty, locking your server with a whitelist, and giving yourself admin.
Setting up Simple Voice Chat on your Minecraft server
Install and configure the Simple Voice Chat mod on a ServerPrism Minecraft server — step-by-step via the Mods, Console, Network and Files tabs.
How to install plugins on your Paper, Spigot, or Purpur Minecraft server
A complete walkthrough for finding, installing, and configuring plugins on a Paper, Spigot, or Purpur Minecraft server — including the common errors and how to fix them.
How to Upgrade or Downgrade Your ServerPrism Plan
Upgrading or downgrading your ServerPrism plan is quick and can be done directly from your server panel. Follow the steps below.
Installing a Forge, Fabric, or CurseForge modpack
The two ways to run a modpack on ServerPrism — the one-click installer and a manual server-pack upload — plus how to pick the right Java version and match your client.
Reducing lag on your Minecraft server
Practical, in-order fixes for a laggy server — from view-distance and RAM to profiling with spark and pre-generating your world.
Modpack won't start or freezes on boot
When a modded server hangs mid-startup or crashes on boot, it's almost always a mod conflict. Here's how to find the culprit and get running again.