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Best Minecraft Bedrock Add-ons (2026)
The best free Minecraft Bedrock add-ons for 2026, plus how behavior and resource packs work and how add-ons differ from Java mods.
Best Minecraft Mods for 2026 (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)
The best Minecraft Java mods for 2026 across Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge: performance boosts, Create, Cobblemon, voice chat, and more.
Best Minecraft Plugins for 2026 (Paper/Spigot)
The essential Paper and Spigot plugins for 2026: permissions, anti-grief, cross-play, Discord integration, live maps, and performance tools.
How to Set Up a Necesse Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Necesse world for your group: install the server via SteamCMD or its Java build, open port 14159, configure the world, and run it as a service.
How to Set Up a Project Zomboid Dedicated Server
Host a persistent Project Zomboid world for your group: SteamCMD install, the -Xmx memory setting that trips everyone up, ports 16261–16262, and a systemd service.
Best VPS for Minecraft Server Hosting: What to Look For
A no-hype buyer's guide to picking a VPS that runs a smooth Minecraft server — the specs that actually matter and how to size a plan for your player count.
How to Update a Minecraft Server to a New Version
A new Minecraft version dropped and you want to update your server. Here's how to do it safely without corrupting your world.
How to Set Up a Minecraft SMP for Friends
Want a persistent survival world for you and your friends? Here's how to set up a Minecraft SMP the right way, from software to security.
How to Set Up a Vanilla Minecraft Server
The clean, official way to run a vanilla Minecraft Java server on Linux — no mods, no plugins, just the base game for you and friends.
How to Install a Modpack on a Minecraft Server from CurseForge
Want to host a CurseForge modpack? Here's the reliable way to install its server files on a Linux VPS and keep clients in sync.
How to Migrate a Minecraft World to a New Server
Moving to a new host or bigger plan? Here's how to migrate a Minecraft world safely, keeping player data, configs, and plugins intact.
How to Back Up and Restore a Minecraft Server
Losing a Minecraft world is heartbreaking and avoidable. Here's how to back up and restore a server, including automated nightly backups.
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