Minecraft hosting
FenixHost runs Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, crossplay (Java and Bedrock players on one server) and proxies such as Velocity and BungeeCord. Software, version, plugins or mods, properties and players are all managed from the game panel, with no terminal.
This section covers the MINECRAFT group of the panel sidebar. The pages every game shares (Console, Files, Schedules, Backups, Settings) are in the game panel guide.
What you can run
Choose the software on the Versions page:
| Group | Software |
|---|---|
| Java Edition | Paper, Purpur, Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Arclight, SpongeVanilla |
| Crossplay | Crossplay (Java and Bedrock on one server) |
| Proxy | Velocity, BungeeCord |
| Bedrock | Vanilla Bedrock |
Paper is the default choice: fast, with plugin support. Choose Fabric, Forge or NeoForge for mods. See Versions for what each one is for.
Your first start
- Open your server in the panel (from the store: Servers, your server, Manage Server).
- On the Console page, press Start.
- Watch the live console. When you see a line containing Done, the server is ready for players.
If the console shows errors instead, open Fenix and ask it to read the console, or see Troubleshooting.
How players connect
The SERVER ADDRESS card on the Console page shows the address of your server, with a Copy button. In Minecraft Java Edition:
- Go to Multiplayer.
- Click Add Server.
- Paste the address from the SERVER ADDRESS card and join.
Players need a game version that matches your server version (or a compatibility plugin such as ViaVersion on Paper). If you want a friendlier address, create a subdomain. More details are in Connect to your server.
The MINECRAFT sidebar group
| Page | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Versions | Change the server software and Minecraft version safely, with an automatic backup. |
| Plugins | Browse, install and update plugins from SpigotMC (plugin servers). |
| Mods | Browse, install and update mods from Modrinth (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge). |
| Properties | Edit server.properties: MOTD, difficulty, gamemode, view distance and more. |
| Players | Whitelist, operators, banned players and banned IPs. |
| Worlds | Back up and delete worlds, upload your own world. |
| Subdomain | Create an easy address like name.srv.fenixhost.net. |
| Optimization | A practical guide to reducing lag. |
Depending on your software, the sidebar shows Plugins (plugin servers) or Mods (mod servers).
Good habits
- Take a backup before big changes. See Backups, or automate them with Schedules.
- Restart the server after changing plugins, mods or properties.
- Keep an eye on the MEMORY and CPU cards on the Console page.
Need help?
Ask Fenix from anywhere in the panel with Ask Fenix (Ctrl K), or contact support.