Minecraft Server Tips: Guides, Plugins, Hosting & Performance
Hands-on, tested guides for Minecraft server owners
Start Here: Essential Minecraft Server Guides
- How to Start and Grow a Minecraft Server (2026 Blueprint)
- Minecraft Server Hosting: Performance, RAM, and TPS Explained
- The Best Minecraft Hosting Providers in 2026
- 10 Essential Minecraft Server Plugins for 2026
- The Best 1.21 Optimization Plugins (2026 Guide)
- Minecraft Server Security: Anti-Cheat, Backups, and DDoS Protection
- A Guide to GeyserMC: Bridging Java and Bedrock
- Anti-Cheat Showdown: Grim vs Vulcan vs Matrix (2026)
- How to Attract Players to Your Minecraft Server
- The Ultimate Linux Command Cheat Sheet for Minecraft Admins
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Latest Guides
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View Distance vs Simulation Distance: Cutting Chunk Lag for Real
Learn how view distance and simulation distance differ, how each affects Minecraft server TPS, and the best values to cut chunk lag without ruining gameplay.
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Database Optimization: Setting Up MariaDB for LuckPerms and CoreProtect
Set up MariaDB for Minecraft plugins like LuckPerms and CoreProtect: install, tune, back up, and migrate off SQLite for speed and stability.
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GriefPrevention vs Towny: Claims and Land Protection Compared
GriefPrevention vs Towny compared for Minecraft servers: claim systems, town economies, trust, performance, and setup so you pick the right one.
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Paper’s Anti-Xray vs Orebfuscator: Which Should You Use in 2026?
Compare Paper’s built-in Anti-Xray with Orebfuscator: engine modes, CPU cost, config, and anti-cheat synergy to stop Minecraft x-ray cheaters.
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ChestShop and Vault: Building a Player-Run Economy
Build a player-run Minecraft economy with ChestShop, Vault, and EssentialsX. Shop-sign syntax, permissions, pricing, and anti-inflation tips.
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Designing a Minecraft Server MOTD That Converts Clicks
Design a Minecraft server MOTD that converts clicks. Color codes, character limits, server icons, A/B testing, and real examples for 2026.