Knowledge Base

How to Install Minecraft Plugins Directly from the Panel

The 8Bit Hosting panel has a built-in Modrinth plugin browser — find and install plugins without leaving your browser or...

How to Install Minecraft Mods Directly from the Panel

Use the built-in Modrinth browser to find and install Minecraft mods on Forge or Fabric servers in one click —...

How to Change Your Minecraft Server Version

Switch your Minecraft server engine and version in one click using the built-in Versions tab — or edit it manually...

How to Change Your Minecraft Server Type (Paper, Forge, Fabric, Vanilla)

Switch between Vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric and more from the Startup tab — no reinstall needed.

How to Set Up and Manage a Whitelist on Your Minecraft Server

Lock your Minecraft server so only invited players can join — enable the whitelist and manage it entirely from your...

The Complete Minecraft Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Minecraft server, setup, config, plugins or mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth...

How to Reduce Lag on Your Minecraft Server

Practical steps to make your Minecraft server run smoothly.

How to Schedule Automatic Restarts for Minecraft

Set your Minecraft server to restart on a schedule for better stability.

How to Back Up and Restore Your Minecraft World

How to create, restore and download backups of your Minecraft server using the 8Bit Hosting panel, including automatic off-site Premium...

How to Update Your Minecraft Server

Keep your Minecraft server on the latest version safely.

How to Make Your Minecraft Server Public or Private

Control exactly who can join your Minecraft server.

How to Connect to Your Minecraft Server

Find your Minecraft server address, join it, and fix common connection problems.

How to Configure Your Minecraft Server

Edit the key settings of your Minecraft server safely and apply your changes.

How to Install Plugins Or Mods on Minecraft

A step by step guide to adding plugins or mods to your Minecraft server.

How to Set Up Admins on Your Minecraft Server

Give yourself and your staff admin powers on your Minecraft server.

Troubleshooting Your Minecraft Server

Diagnose and fix the most common Minecraft server problems.