How to back up your Minecraft world
Title: Accessing and Backing Up Your Minecraft World through Nexuscore's Panel In the vast landscape of Minecraft server management, ensuring the safety and accessibility of your world is paramount. With Nexuscore Hosting's intuitive panel, managing your Minecraft server becomes a seamless and straightforward process. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to access and backup your Minecraft world using Nexuscore's panel, empowering you to safeguard your creations with ease. AccPopularAdding Mods to your Nexuscore Minecraft server
Discover how to add mods to your Minecraft world using Nexuscore Hosting's panel. Follow our step-by-step guide to enhance your gameplay experience.PopularHow to back up your singleplayer Minecraft world
In the vast and immersive realm of Minecraft, where creativity knows no bounds and adventures await at every turn, safeguarding your world is paramount. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of backing up your Minecraft world, ensuring that your hard work remains intact and secure. Step-by-Step Guide to Backing Up Your Minecraft World: Locate Your Minecraft World Folder: The first step is to navigate to the directory where your Minecraft world is stored. Depending on yourPopularHow To Install Plugins For Minecraft
A plugin is an additive file for a Minecraft multiplayer server. A plugin, unlike a mod, will not modify a client or server Once the setup process is complete, open your panel and login using your user credentials. Upon your login, you will be met with your panel home page. It will look something like this. Navigate to the Plugin Manager. This is where you wilPopularHow To Install Minecraft Forge
This is a step-by-step on how to install Minecraft Forge. Minecraft Forge is a free server and open-source server allowing you to install and run Minecraft mods for Minecraft: Java Edition. Go to https://files.minecraftforge.net/ and click on Installer. Choose between the Latest version or the Recommended version. For beginners, wPopularHow to edit your Server Properties
On your server’s panel, navigate to the “Files” tab. Here, you can see the files “eula” and “server.properties”. You can edit these options both pressing on either file. Files These values in white can be changed, and each is described in detail whenPopularHow To Utilize Whitelists
On your server’s panel, navigate to the “Configuration Files” tab. Here, you can see the files “eula” and “server.properties”. Choose server.properties. Using either the “Text Editor” or “Config Editor”, set the value for whitelists to TRUE. Finally, in order to whitelist users, navigate to the server console. Below are the commands that operate the whitelist function for your server.Some readersHow to install Modpacks on your Minecraft Server
How to install Modpacks on your Minecraft Server Introduction In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Mods and Modpacks on your Minecraft server. Step 1: Mod Preparation Head over to Curseforge and find a mod you'd like to download, in this example we'll be using Just Enough Items (JEI). Download Curse Forge Mod Step 2: Stop Your Minecraft SerSome readersHow to Make a Player an OP in Minecraft
Learn how to give OP privileges on your Minecraft server. Manage players, unlock admin commands, and enhance gameplay with Nexus Hosting's easy panel.Few readersHow to Install and Use WorldEdit on Your Minecraft Server
WorldEdit is a powerful in-game map editor that can drastically simplify large-scale building projects and world modifications. If you’re planning to create massive structures or just need to tweak landscapes quickly, WorldEdit offers a range of commands that make editing your server’s world efficient and easy. It might take some practice at first, but once you're comfortable with the commands, you'll find WorldEdit simple and intuitive tFew readersHow to Set Up Automated Backups for Your Minecraft Server
Minecraft server auto-backup: Cron job setup with Nexus Hosting. Protect your world, avoid data loss. Easy guide.Few readersHow to Enable and Use Command Blocks on Your Minecraft Server
In Minecraft, a command block is a special block that executes commands automatically, without you having to type them in every time. It lets you trigger actions like summoning mobs, changing game settings, or even starting redstone-driven events. When you chain several of them together, you can design complex puzzles, mini-games, or entire automated systems that transform how the game works. They’re a fantastic tool for players who want to dive deeper into custom gameplay and automation. SFew readersHow to Change the Difficulty of Your Minecraft Server
Want to make your Minecraft server easier or tougher? Adjust the difficulty on your Minecraft server to control whether you play in a calm, enemy-free world or through a tough survival challenge. You can update the difficulty in three ways: the server configuration file Nexus “configs” in-game commands if you’re a server operator (OP) What are the Difficulty Levels? Minecraft offers four difficulty settings: Peaceful: No hostile mobs spawn, health regenerates quicklFew readersHow to Install a Custom Minecraft Server Jar File (Like Paper, Spigot, and Forge)
Minecraft server JAR setup: Paper, Forge, Fabric guide. Install/manage mods & plugins easily with Nexus Hosting. Step-by-step tutorial.Few readersHow to Ban and Unban Players on a Minecraft Server
When you run a Minecraft server, you’ll sometimes run into players who cause trouble. Maybe they're destroying other people’s builds, cheating, or flooding the chat with spam. In these cases, it is sometimes necessary to ban a play to preserve a fun, fair, and enjoyable experience for everyone else. And it doesn’t have to be permanent. Sometimes, people deserve a second chance. In this guide, we’ll cover all the commands you need to know to quickly ban (and later unban) players from your MinFew readersHow to Change Your MInecraft Server's MOTD
The MOTD or Message of the Day, is the welcome message that appears in the multiplayer server list. It sets the tone and gives players a quick glimpse of what to expect when they join your server. You can use the MOTD to promote events, share server rules, or simply welcome players to your server. In this guide, we’ll show you how to change your server’s MOTD in Nexus, using the server configuration file. Step 1: Log in to your Nexus Hosting Account (https://gamecp.nexuscorehosting.comFew readersHow to Install Mods on your Minecraft Server
Mods open up a world of possibilities for your Minecraft server. You can introduce entirely new gameplay mechanics, quests, items, creatures, and environments to expand your world. You can enhance the visual experience with graphical overhauls, realistic textures, and dynamic lighting improvements. On the server side, mods can improve performance by optimizing resource usage. The sheer number of mods available (well over 200,000) is a testament to the boundless creativity and dedication of tFew readersHow to Use FTP to Manage Your Minecraft Server Files
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) provide a simple, direct way to access and manage your Minecraft server's files. Instead of relying solely on your hosting provider's built-in file manager, FTP and SFTP allow you to connect directly to your server from your local computer using a dedicated client. By using FTP or SFTP, you can efficiently upload new Minecraft worlds, install mods and plugins, edit server configuration files, and create timely backups – allFew readersHow to Install a ModPack on your Minecraft Server
Modpacks bundle together multiple mods to create a unified gaming experience, often built around a particular theme or gameplay style. They make it easier to customize your Minecraft server and enhance gameplay without managing each mod individually. Some popular modpacks include Feed The Beast (FTB), SkyFactory, Pixelmon, and RLCraft – each offering unique adventures and challenges. You can install a modpack on your Nexus Minecraft server in just a few minutes. Follow this simple step-by-stepFew readersHow to Upload and Use a Custom World on Your Minecraft Server
Uploading a custom world to your Minecraft server is a great way to refresh gameplay, explore epic builds, or share creations with your player community. You can find custom worlds through popular sites like Planet Minecraft, MinecraftMaps, or even create your own in single-player and upload it. If you're looking for something ready to go, Nexus also offers a built-in collection of around 4,600 maps pulled from CurseFew readersHow to Set a Custom World Seed on Your Minecraft Server
A Minecraft seed is a specific string of numbers (or text) that determines how your world is generated – terrain features and biomes to village placements and cave systems. Setting a custom seed gives you control over what kind of world your players spawn into, whether you’re aiming for scenic landscapes, survival islands, or challenge-style terrain. Changing the seed is easy to do before world generation, but it must be done before your world is created. If your world already exists, you’llFew readersHow to View and Understand Your Minecraft Server Logs
Minecraft server logs might look confusing at first, full of timestamps, warnings, and messages that aren't always easy to understand. But logs are really just a record of what’s happening on your server. Once you know how to read them, they can help you quickly spot problems, keep an eye on player activity, and fix performance issues. Step 1: Log in Log in to your Nexus Hosting Account. (https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD4nFew readersHow to Schedule Server Restarts for Your Minecraft Server
You can keep your server running 24/7 without hiccups with just a little bit of maintenance. Regular restarts help clear out memory leaks, refresh server performance, and prevent random crashes before they happen. For most servers, restarting once a day during off-peak hours is a good rule of thumb. If you’re running a heavier modpack or see a lot of players online, you might want to restart twice a day Step 1: Log In Log in to your Nexus Hosting Account (https://gamecp.nexuscorehosting.Few readersHow to Set a Custom Server Icon for Your Minecraft Server
Your server icon is the image that shows up next to your server’s name in the Minecraft multiplayer server list. It’s a small visual detail, but it helps your server stand out and look more polished – especially if you're hosting for a community or want to make a good first impression. Adding or changing the server icon is simple, but it requires the file to meet specific formatting rules. Step 1: Create or Prepare Your Icon Before uploading, make sure your image meets these exact reFew readersHow to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Minecraft Server
Hardcore Mode is a special version of Survival where death is permanent – once you die, you're done. It adds serious tension and challenge to gameplay, making it ideal for competitive survival runs or if your players want to play on a high-stakes server. In Hardcore Mode: Players only get one life The difficulty is locked to Hard When a player dies, they’re permanently set to Spectator (or banned, depending on the setup) It’s not something you can enable in-game – it has toFew readersHow to Change Your Minecraft Server's Game Mode
Changing the game mode on your Minecraft server lets you control the kind of experience your players will have. Minecraft has four different game modes for you can choose from: Survival – Classic Minecraft with health, hunger, and resource gathering. Creative – Unlimited blocks, flying, and no health/damage. Adventure – Designed for custom maps. Blocks can't be broken without proper tools. Spectator – Fly through blocks and observe the world without inFew readersHow to Set Up a Whitelist on Your Minecraft Server
A whitelist lets you control who can join your server. Only players added to the whitelist will be allowed to connect. It’s one of the simplest ways to make your server private, or invite-only. Step 1: Log in Log in to your Nexus Hosting Account. (https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD4nXc60XW5mTsxYUIYhM8k-epbd0be2AiQt7bYkb91J1nj9HXy9dfWdC6oStzqiLFFED-71VpVtsqDqQ1tnTW7xmxa2L22iTnBRdqP3zlqhzzMsNEWErAPxw89qWicwWRPsnxW?key=WMFew readersHow to Reset the Nether or End Dimensions on Your Minecraft Server
Minecraft’s Nether and End dimensions offer tons of adventure, rare resources, and dangerous enemies, but every now and then, a fresh start is exactly what your server needs. Maybe you want new structures to explore, more resources to mine, or just a fresh challenge to keep things exciting. Resetting these dimensions is a quick way to shake things up and only takes a few minutes. Step 1: Log in Log in to your Nexus Hosting Account. (hFew readersHow to Enable or Disable PVP on Your Minecraft Server
PvP – short for Player vs. Player combat – is a core gameplay mechanic in Minecraft that allows players to damage or kill each other. On some servers, it’s essential for gameplay, like in factions, minigames, or survival challenges. On others, especially cooperative, creative, or family-friendly servers, it can lead to griefing, frustration, or accidents you’d rather avoid. Fortunately, it only takes a few quick edits to your server.properties file through your server’s control panel to enablFew readersHow to Install Plugins on Your Minecraft Server
Plugins are one of the easiest ways to add new features and quality-of-life improvements to your Minecraft server, like teleport commands, economy systems, minigames, or moderation tools. If you’re running a server with a plugin-compatible setup (like Paper, Spigot, or Purpur), installing plugins is quick and painless. You don’t need to write any code or restart your world, just install with Nexus and go.Few readersHow to Disable Phantoms on Your Minecraft Server
Phantoms are flying hostile mobs that spawn during the night (usually in packs of three) when a player hasn’t slept for three in-game days. This mechanic was introduced to encourage regular sleep in survival gameplay. While they can add challenge and atmosphere, many players find them annoying, especially on creative servers where sleep cycles aren’t followed. Thankfully, it is very easy to turn them off. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/e/6/c/1e6c49e0d02dca00/minecrafFew readersHow to Set the World Spawn Radius on Your Minecraft Server
The spawn radius controls how many blocks around the world spawn point are protected from player interactions. By default, Minecraft prevents non-OP players from breaking or placing blocks in this area. This is designed to keep the spawn area safe from griefing or accidental edits, especially on public servers. However, it can also get in the way if you're trying to build a welcome hub, spawn town, or tutorial zone that players should be able to interact with. Adjusting the radius lets you opeFew readersHow to Disable or Limit Mob Spawning on Your Minecraft Server
Mobs are a core part of Minecraft survival play. That includes everything from passive animals like cows and sheep, to hostile threats like zombies, skeletons, and creepers, as well as neutral mobs like endermen or piglins. But depending on your server’s goals, you may not want them around. Are your players tired of creepers sneaking up on them and destroying their base? Or being interrupted by zombies and skeletons when building at night? Then it might be time to take control of mob spawns. TFew readersMinecraft Server Basics: What Are Configs, Plugins, Modpacks, Versions, and Worlds?
Running a Minecraft server through a hosting provider gives you a lot of power, but it also throws a ton of new terms at you. If you’ve ever stared at your server panel wondering what a “modloader” is, or whether you should install a plugin or a datapack, this guide is for you. If you’re using Nexus Hosting, the good news you can seamlessly install and manage most of the essentials. We’ve put together step-by-step guides to help you understand and manage your server setup: Versions (https:/Few readersHow to Change the Time of Day Permanently on Your Minecraft Server
Setting a fixed time of day in Minecraft can help you control the server atmosphere and enhance gameplay. This is especially useful for adventure maps, horror scenarios, or modern city servers that look better under consistent lighting. By default, Minecraft’s day-night cycle runs continuously, with about 10 minutes of day and 7 minutes of night. But you can override that entirely with a couple of quick commands. You can run the commands we cover in this guide from in-game chat (if you're an OPFew readersHow to Change the Spawn Point on Your Minecraft Server
Want new players to spawn somewhere else? You can easily move the server's default spawn point to better fit your world layout, welcome area, or custom hub. This is especially helpful if you've built a starter base, tutorial zone, or community town that you want newcomers to appear in when they first join. You can either make the change through the in-game chat (if you have OP privileges) or from your serFew readersHow to Clear Weather or Set Permanent Weather on Your Minecraft Server
Rain can be nice once in a while, but when you're in the middle of building, filming, or exploring, it often gets in the way. If you’d rather keep the skies clear or want to control exactly what the weather’s doing, Minecraft gives you a few simple commands to make it happen. Here are the weather types you’ll encounter in Minecraft: Clear – Bright skies and no weather effects. Peaceful and perfect for building. Rain – Overcast with light rain. Hostile mobs can spawn, even during thFew readersHow to Enable or Disable Fire Spread and TNT Explosions on Your Minecraft Server
It’s important to keep builds safe, especially in creative mode or community-driven worlds. Accidental fire spread from a lightning strike or a rogue TNT block set off by a griefer, can destroy hours of work in seconds. Thankfully, Minecraft gives you full control over fire behavior and explosions using simple gamerule commands. Step 1: LogFew readersHow to Change Your Minecraft Server’s View Distance
View distance controls how far players can see in-game by setting the number of chunks that load around each player. A chunk is a 16x16 block section of the world, and increasing this value makes the world feel more immersive. But it’s also important to understand that increased view distance demands more from your server’s CPU and RAM. Lowering view distance can help reduce lag, especially if you're running with limited resources or a lot of players. Step 1: Log in Head to your NexFew readers