Minecraft server management guides
Learn how to configure and manage a Minecraft Java server, install modpacks, enable Bedrock crossplay with Geyser, move worlds, tune performance, and fix connection errors.
Minecraft on berrybyte is Java Edition. You can run Vanilla, Paper, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, SpongeVanilla, and proxy options, plus modpacks from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB. Want Bedrock players on your world? Install the Geyser plugin from Overview → Plugins → Manage plugins for crossplay.
Change the server type from Overview → Configuration → Software → Change or Settings → Game Settings → Server software. This is a guided picker, not a simple dropdown: changing the loader, version, or modpack can require the server to be offline while the game files are reset.
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Quick reference
| Setting | Where |
|---|---|
| Server address | Overview → Server address |
| Server type / version | Settings → Game Settings → Server software |
| Modpack | Overview → Modpack → Change or choose Modpacks in the picker |
| World files | Files → world/ |
| Common server settings | Settings → Game Settings |
server.properties | Files → server.properties |
| Paper plugins | Overview → Plugins → Manage plugins, then Files → plugins/ |
A typical server.properties tweak looks like this:
max-players=20
view-distance=10
white-list=true
motd=our survival world, be niceFor common settings such as player limit, whitelist, MOTD, and view distance,
prefer Settings → Game Settings. After saving, a running server shows
Restart required; an offline server applies the settings on its next start.
You can still edit server.properties yourself in Files when you need a
setting that is not in Game Settings yet.
Frequently asked questions
Does berrybyte support Minecraft Bedrock servers?
Not currently. berrybyte hosts Minecraft Java Edition servers. Bedrock players can still join a Java server for crossplay, covered in the next question.
Can Java and Bedrock players play together?
Yes. On a Java server (Paper and similar), install the Geyser plugin from Overview → Plugins → Manage plugins so Bedrock clients can join.
Can I change server type without losing my world?
Changing the loader, version, or modpack can require the server to be offline while berrybyte resets the game files, and the picker warns you when it does. Create a backup first so worlds and configs can be restored afterwards.
How do I install a modpack?
Open Overview → Modpack → Change, or choose Modpacks in the server type picker. Packs come from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB and install without manual file uploads.