Minecraft Servers
Complete guides for Minecraft Java Edition server hosting, configuration, and management
🎮 What Makes OCNetworks Minecraft Hosting Different
✅ Complete Flexibility
Switch between vanilla, Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt anytime - no re-ordering required
📦 One-Click Modpacks
Install modpacks from Modrinth automatically. Switch between Better Minecraft, All The Mods, and 4,000+ modpacks instantly
🔌 10,000+ Plugins Supported
Add EssentialsX, WorldEdit, LuckPerms, and thousands of plugins to Paper/Purpur/Spigot servers via simple upload
🚀 Instant Deployment
Server ready in 60 seconds with automatic configuration. Switch server types in 2-5 minutes with one-click reinstall
Ordering Your Minecraft Java Edition Server
AvailableComplete guide to ordering the UK's most flexible Minecraft hosting. Learn about server types, configurations, payment, and instant deployment.
Switching Between Server Types (Vanilla/Plugins/Mods)
AvailableLearn how to switch freely between vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric, and all 8 server types anytime through your control panel without re-ordering.
Installing Modpacks with One-Click (Modrinth/CurseForge)
AvailableInstall popular modpacks like Better Minecraft, All The Mods, and Create: Above and Beyond automatically from Modrinth with one click.
Installing and Managing Plugins (Paper/Purpur/Spigot)
AvailableAdd plugins like EssentialsX, WorldEdit, WorldGuard, and LuckPerms to your Paper/Purpur/Spigot server. Includes recommended plugins and troubleshooting.
Installing Mods Manually (Forge/Fabric/NeoForge/Quilt)
AvailableUpload and manage individual mods for Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt servers. Learn about dependencies, version compatibility, and client requirements.
Configuring Your Minecraft Server (server.properties)
AvailableCustomize server settings including difficulty, game mode, world generation, player limits, view distance, and more through server.properties.
World Management and Backups
AvailableCreate, restore, and manage backups of your Minecraft worlds. Learn about automatic backups, manual backups via SFTP, and multiple world setups.
Server Performance Optimization
AvailableOptimize your Minecraft server for best performance. Covers RAM allocation, chunk loading, view distance tuning, and plugin/mod optimization.
Supported Server Types
Paper
Recommended - Best plugin performance
Purpur
Paper + extra features
Spigot
Maximum plugin compatibility
Forge
240,000+ mods available
Fabric
Lightweight modern mod loader
NeoForge
Modern Forge fork (1.20.5+)
Quilt
Enhanced Fabric alternative
Vanilla
Official Mojang server
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