Minecraft Server Hosting Guides
Our comprehensive Minecraft server hosting guides cover everything from setting up a vanilla server to installing modpacks, optimizing performance with Aikar’s flags, and configuring essential plugins like Dynmap and Geyser. Whether you’re running a small SMP for friends or managing a large public server, these step-by-step tutorials will help you create the perfect Minecraft server experience. BerryByte provides powerful, budget-friendly Minecraft server hosting with instant setup, NVMe SSD storage, and enterprise-grade DDoS protection for servers of all sizes.Setup & Installation
Get your Minecraft server up and running with these essential setup guides:Join Your Server
Connect to your Minecraft server and invite friends
Upload World Files
Import existing worlds to your server
Convert Bedrock to Java
Transfer worlds between Minecraft editions
Convert World Formats
Convert between different world file formats
Mods & Plugins
Enhance your server with mods, plugins, and modpacks:Installing Modpacks
Set up popular modpacks like RLCraft and ATM8
Installing Mods
Add individual mods to your server
Dynmap Plugin
Create interactive web maps of your world
Geyser Plugin
Allow Bedrock players to join Java servers
Chunky Plugin
Pre-generate world chunks for better performance
Votifier Plugin
Set up server voting rewards
Configuration & Optimization
Optimize your server performance and customize settings:Aikar's Flags
Optimize JVM settings for better performance
Changing Versions
Switch between Minecraft server versions
Updating Server JARs
Keep your server software up to date
Setting Up RCON
Configure remote console access
Resource Packs
Add custom textures and resources
Server Icon
Customize your server’s appearance
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Resolve common issues and server problems:Connection Timed Out
Fix connection timeout errors
Server Tick Loop Exception
Resolve server tick loop crashes
Session Lock Failed
Fix session lock check failures
Kicked for Flying
Resolve anti-cheat flying kicks
Related Guides
Looking for more server management help? Check out these related guides:- Server Backups - Protect your world data
- File Management - Upload and manage server files
- Server Overview - Understanding your control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specs on the servers?
What are the specs on the servers?
Our servers use the most powerful hardware on the market, solely using NVMe SSDs and a minimum of 1Gbps network port for every server.
- CPU: Ryzen 9 5950X or better (Plus), Ryzen 9 7950X or better (Elder)
- Gen 3 and 4 NVMe SSDs with RAID 1 configuration
- DDR4 RAM (Plus), DDR5 ECC RAM (Elder)
- 1Gbps Network Port (Plus), 10Gbps Network Port (Elder)
How long does setup take?
How long does setup take?
Servers are setup instantly, allowing you to create your Minecraft server within minutes.
What locations are the servers in?
What locations are the servers in?
Dallas, Texas (Central USA), Seattle, Washington (West USA),Ashburn, Virginia (East USA), London, United Kingdom (EU), Germany (EU), and Amsterdam (EU).
Can I migrate my existing server to BerryByte?
Can I migrate my existing server to BerryByte?
Yes! We offer free server migrations from your old host and help you get settled into BerryByte!
Do you support mods/modpacks or other server types?
Do you support mods/modpacks or other server types?
For sure! You are welcome to host whichever modpack you’d like, from RLCraft, ATM8, BetterMC, FTB, Enigmatica 2, and more! Make sure to select either Forge or Fabric during checkout.To upload and use mods, simply drag the mod into the
/mods folder in the file manager and restart your server.Can I upgrade/downgrade my server later on?
Can I upgrade/downgrade my server later on?
Absolutely! You can upgrade and downgrade plans at any time with a few click of a button! You can also migrate between lineups too! (e.g Minecraft Standard to Minecraft Elder and vice-versa)
Do you support MySQL databases?
Do you support MySQL databases?
We do! All of our Minecraft servers have 5 database slots included which can be raised for free! (as long as the databases are being appropriately used for Minecraft).
Are the servers DDoS protected?
Are the servers DDoS protected?
Protecting your servers against DDoS attacks and bad actors are our specialty! Terabit-scale game DDoS protection is included with every server at no extra cost.