Question 1

How do I set a password on my Minecraft server?

Accepted Answer

By default, all Minecraft servers are open to the world so that all players can easily connect. It is not possible to set a password on a Minecraft server, but you can set the server up so that only whitelisted player usernames can connect.

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To set a password on your Minecraft server, you can use server management tools or modify the server configuration files directly. Here are general steps to set a password:

Server Management Tools:

Many server management tools, such as Bukkit, Spigot, or Paper, provide plugins that allow you to set up a password. Here are the general steps using a plugin:

Install the plugin: Download the plugin from the official website or a trusted source. Place the plugin JAR file in the "plugins" folder of your server.
Configure the plugin: Check the plugin documentation for information on how to configure it. Usually, you'll find a configuration file in the "plugins" folder where you can set the password.
Restart the server: After configuring the plugin, restart your Minecraft server for the changes to take effect.

Server Configuration Files:

If you're not using a server management tool with plugins, you can directly modify the server properties in the server.properties file. Here's how:

Locate the server.properties file in your Minecraft server directory.
Open th

Question 2

How do I disable 'Kicked for Flying'?

Accepted Answer

In games like Minecraft or other multiplayer servers, being kicked for flying often indicates that the server has an anti-cheat or anti-fly mechanism in place. Disabling this feature is not recommended, as it is generally implemented to prevent players from using cheats or hacks that could disrupt the gameplay experience for others.

If you are experiencing issues with being kicked for flying and believe it is a mistake, here are a few things you can try:

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How to:

Log into our server control panel.

Click 'Manage' to open your server.

Click Management, then click File Management.

Find and open the server.properties file.

Find allow-flight and set it to true.

Press the 'Save File' button.

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Question 3

How do I change a player's gamemode on Minecraft?

Accepted Answer

In Minecraft, changing a player's game mode is a straightforward process, and it can be done using commands. The command you'll use depends on whether you want to change the game mode for yourself or for another player.

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For Yourself (as a Player):

Open the Chat:

On PC: Press the "T" key to open the chat.

On Console (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation): Open the chat or command interface according to your platform.

Enter the Command:

To switch to Creative mode:

/gamemode creative or /gamemode c

To switch to Survival mode:

/gamemode survival or /gamemode s

To switch to Adventure mode:

/gamemode adventure or /gamemode a

To switch to Spectator mode: /gamemode spectator or /gamemode sp

Press Enter:

After entering the command, press Enter to execute it.

For Another Player (as an Operator or in Creative Mode):

Open the Chat:

On PC: Press the "T" key to open the chat. On Console: Open the chat or command interface. Enter the Command:

Use the following command structure:

/gamemode <mode> <player>

Replace with the desired game mode (creative, survival, adventure, or spectator), and with the player's Minecraft username.

For example, to change another player named "PlayerName" to Creative mode:

/gamemode creative PlayerName

Press Enter:

After entering the command, pres

Question 4

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

If you are cancelling your service due to a server issue or if you can't figure something out, we ask that you first contact our support team so we can help. We promise to do everything we can to make things right.

To cancel your server please follow the steps below.

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Login to our Client Area. and click the "See your services" button.

Select the service you wish to cancel

Then select 'Request Cancellation'

Question 5

Getting Started With Your Minecraft Server (Java)

Accepted Answer

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Logging In

When you complete your order, you'll receive a separate email with details on how to create your account for our control panel, control.empowerservers.com.

Click the Setup Your Account button to create a password and begin using your server.

Finding Your Server IP

Once logged in, on the homepage you will see your server IP:

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Starting Your Server

On the Console page, press the Start button to begin using your server.

Make sure to accept the EULA after starting the server:

Connecting to Your Server

Copy your server IP from the homepage of the server management system.
Add a new server in Minecraft with that IP, the name can be anything you like

Click on ‘Done’ and that’s it! You have successfully added the connection t

Question 6

How do I put myself into creative?

Accepted Answer

Follow these steps to change your Minecraft server into creative mode:

Log into our server control panel.

Click 'Manage' to open your server.

In the console input field type: gamemode creative playername replacing the word playername with the Minecraft username

|| Note: the player must be on the server for the command to work.

Hit enter to send the command to the server

Note:

To change yourself back to survival type: gamemode survival playername
You can also use the op playername command in order to give yourself operator status on the server so you can change your gamemode in the game
More server commands can be found here.

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