Minecraft Server Guides
Step-by-step guides for setting up, configuring, and optimizing Minecraft Java & Bedrock servers — plugins, mods, performance, and admin tasks.
Setting Up a Minecraft Server
Complete guide to configuring your Minecraft server — server.properties, whitelisting, operator permissions, and performance tuning.
Run a Spark Profiler and Share the Results
Install Spark, run a performance profile on your Minecraft server, and share the report link with our support team. Works on Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge — including wisp.gg-hosted servers.
Troubleshoot and Fix Minecraft Server Performance
Diagnose and fix Minecraft server lag — tune view-distance, pre-generate chunks with Chunky, profile with Spark, switch from Vanilla to Paper, apply Aikar's JVM flags, and cut entity counts. Works on wisp.gg-hosted servers.
How to OP Yourself and Manage Server Operators
Grant yourself admin access on your Minecraft server, manage your operators list, and understand the risks of giving OP to other players.
How to Set Up and Manage a Whitelist
Enable the whitelist on your Minecraft server to control exactly who can join, and manage it via commands or by editing whitelist.json directly.
How to Install Plugins on a Spigot or Paper Server
Upload and activate plugins on your Paper or Spigot Minecraft server using the WISP file manager or SFTP — and avoid the common mistakes that keep plugins from loading.
How to Switch Your Server Type (Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Forge, Fabric)
Learn what each Minecraft server type is for, and how to switch between Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Forge, NeoForge, and Fabric in the WISP panel.
How to Change Your Minecraft Server Version
Upgrade or downgrade your Minecraft server version from the WISP panel — and what you need to know to avoid corrupting your world in the process.
How to Back Up and Restore Your Minecraft Server
Create manual and scheduled backups of your Minecraft world, and restore from a backup when something goes wrong.
How to Upload a Custom World to Your Minecraft Server
Replace your server's world with a custom map, pre-built survival world, or a world migrated from another host — step by step.
How to Install a Modpack (CurseForge, Modrinth, ATLauncher)
Get a CurseForge, Modrinth, or ATLauncher modpack running on your dedicated Minecraft server — including common issues with Java versions and RAM.
How to Configure server.properties
A practical guide to the most important settings in server.properties — what they do, their defaults, and what to change for your server.
How to Adjust Your Minecraft Server's RAM Allocation
Set the right amount of RAM for your Minecraft server type, and use Aikar's optimized JVM flags to get better performance out of every gigabyte.
How to Install and Configure LuckPerms
Set up LuckPerms — the go-to permissions plugin for Paper and Spigot — create groups, assign permissions, and put players in the right roles.
How to Enable Bedrock/Java Crossplay with Geyser and Floodgate
Let Bedrock players on mobile, console, and Windows Edition join your Java server using the Geyser and Floodgate plugins.
How to Install Add-ons on a Minecraft Bedrock Server
Add behavior packs and resource packs to your Minecraft Bedrock server by uploading them and registering them in the world's pack JSON files.
Essential Minecraft Server Admin Commands
A practical command reference for Minecraft server admins — moderation, world control, gamerules, and more, all in one place.
How to Add a Custom Server Icon and MOTD
Brand your Minecraft server with a custom 64×64 icon and a colorful MOTD that stands out in the server list.
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