Startup Script Generator
Set the JAR name and memory limits. Prepare a Windows start.bat or a Linux script to launch Paper or Vanilla.
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Minecraft Server Setup
From first boot to player login. Build a startup script, set world rules and prepare your AuthMe configuration for Minecraft Java.
Server setup tools
Choose where to start: launching the server, setting world rules or managing player login.
FAQQuestions about Minecraft server setup
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Startup Script GeneratorSet the JAR name and memory limits. Prepare a Windows start.bat or a Linux script to launch Paper or Vanilla.
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How do I create a start.bat for my Minecraft server?
Choose Windows, enter the server JAR name and set the memory. Download start.bat and put it beside the JAR.
How do I start Paper or Vanilla on Linux?
Choose Linux and save the script to the server folder. Open that folder in a terminal and run the script with bash.
How do I allocate RAM to a Minecraft server?
Set the initial and maximum Java heap sizes. Leave some memory for the operating system and other processes.
Why do I get Unable to access jarfile?
Check the JAR name in the script, including its extension, letter case and path. Run the script from the folder containing the file.
Why does the server ask me to accept the EULA?
Read the terms referenced in eula.txt after the first launch. If you accept them, set eula=true and start the server again.
Which Java version does my Minecraft server need?
Check the requirements of your chosen Paper or Vanilla release. Run java -version to see which Java version the terminal uses.
server.properties EditorImport your Minecraft Java server settings. Adjust the port, game mode and other options, then download the file.
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Where is server.properties?
It usually appears in the server working directory after the first launch. On managed hosting, look in the panel's file manager.
How do I change my Minecraft Java server port?
Set server-port and restart the server. Check the network or hosting panel settings and share the new port with players.
How do I change game mode and difficulty?
Set gamemode for the default game mode and difficulty for world difficulty. You can configure them independently.
How do I enable the Minecraft server whitelist?
Enable white-list, then add the accounts with the whitelist add console command or through your control panel.
What is the difference between view-distance and simulation-distance?
One controls how far chunks are sent to clients, and the other controls how far they are simulated. Increase the values gradually and watch server load.
How do I apply my downloaded server.properties?
Back up the original, stop the server, replace the file in the working directory and restart. Check the settings in the console and in game.
AuthMe ConfigurationOpen your AuthMeReloaded config.yml, adjust player registration and login, then export the plugin configuration.
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Where is the AuthMeReloaded config.yml?
After the installed plugin first runs, look in plugins/AuthMe/config.yml. Back it up before editing.
How do I edit my existing AuthMe config.yml?
Import your server configuration, edit the relevant settings and download the result. Start with the file from your installed plugin version.
Can I install AuthMe on a plain Vanilla server?
AuthMeReloaded requires a compatible server platform with plugin support, such as a supported Paper release.
How do I test AuthMe registration and login?
After applying your settings, test registration and login with a separate player account. Also disconnect and reconnect.
How do I install my edited AuthMe config.yml?
Stop the server, replace the file in the plugin folder and start the server. Check the logs for YAML errors and test player login.
Where does AuthMe store player accounts?
AuthMe uses the storage backend selected in its settings. Before moving your server, back up both the configuration and the data in that backend.