Getting Started with Minecraft
Set up your Minecraft server and start playing in minutes!
Prerequisites
- A Vexium Hosting account
- Minecraft Java Edition installed
- Basic understanding of Minecraft multiplayer
Step 1: Order Your Server
- Visit vexiumhosting.com/games
- Select Minecraft
- Choose your edition:
- Java Edition - The original PC version with mod and plugin support
- Bedrock Edition - Cross-platform (Windows 10, Mobile, Console)
- Choose your plan based on expected players:
| Players | Recommended RAM |
|---|
| 1-5 | 2GB |
| 5-15 | 4GB |
| 15-30 | 6GB |
| 30-50 | 8GB |
| 50+ | 10GB+ |
- Complete checkout
Step 2: Access Your Server
- Check your email for login credentials
- Go to the Game Panel
- Click on your server
Step 3: Choose Your Server Software (Java Edition)
Java Edition users can change their server software at any time:
- In the panel, click the More tab
- Select your preferred server software:
Recommended
| Type | Best For |
|---|
| Paper | Best performance, plugin support |
| Fabric | Lightweight mods |
| Forge | Modded servers, large modpacks |
| NeoForge | Modern Forge alternative (1.20.2+) |
| Vanilla | Pure Minecraft experience |
Other Options
| Type | Best For |
|---|
| Purpur | Extra features + plugins |
| Pufferfish | High-performance fork of Paper |
| Spigot | Plugin support (Paper recommended instead) |
| Velocity | Proxy for network servers |
| BungeeCord | Proxy for network servers |
- Select your Minecraft version
- Click Install and wait for it to complete
Step 4: Connect to Your Server
Find Your Server Address
Look at the top of your server panel for:
Connect from Minecraft
- Open Minecraft
- Click Multiplayer
- Click Add Server
- Enter your server details:
- Server Name: Whatever you want
- Server Address: Your IP:Port
- Click Done
- Select your server and click Join Server
Step 5: Basic Configuration
Become an Operator (Admin)
In the server console, type:
Set Server Properties
Edit server.properties in the File Manager:
# Server name shown in server list
motd=My Awesome Server
# Maximum players
max-players=20
# Game mode (survival, creative, adventure, spectator)
gamemode=survival
# Difficulty (peaceful, easy, normal, hard)
difficulty=normal
# Enable/disable PvP
pvp=true
# View distance (chunks)
view-distance=10
Step 6: Secure Your Server
Enable Whitelist
Only allow approved players:
- In console:
whitelist on
- Add players:
whitelist add PlayerName
Set Spawn Protection
In server.properties:
This prevents non-ops from modifying spawn area.
Next Steps
Now that your server is running:
Quick Tips
Use Paper instead of Vanilla or Spigot for best performance and plugin compatibility.
Create a backup before making major changes to your server.
Start small - you can always upgrade your plan as your community grows.
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