Getting Started With Your Minecraft Server (Java)
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.
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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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Make sure to enter the port number at the end after : when connecting to your server.
Starting Your Server
On the Console page, press the Start button to begin using your server.
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Make sure to accept the EULA after starting the server:
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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
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Click on ‘Done’ and that’s it! You have successfully added the connection to your server.
Changing Your Server Version
You can select and change your server version in the Configuration > Advanced menu.
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Uploading Your Own World
Installing Plugins
Installing A Modpack
Updated on: 10/01/2024
Thank you!