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Setting Up a Custom Server Icon
- Prepare a 64x64 pixel PNG image
- Name it
server-icon.png
- Upload it to your server's root directory (same folder as server.jar)
- Restart your server
Tip: Use transparent backgrounds for best results!
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Joining Your Minecraft Server
- Log in to your Pterodactyl panel
- Go to your server's console page
- Find the connection address (usually
217.154.63.80:PORT)
- In Minecraft, select "Multiplayer" > "Add Server"
- Enter the address and click "Done"
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Changing Your World Seed
- Stop your server
- In
server.properties, find level-seed=
- Enter your desired seed after the equals sign
- Delete the existing world folder (or rename it to backup)
- Start your server - a new world will generate
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Installing Plugins
- Download plugins from trusted sources (SpigotMC, Bukkit)
- Stop your server
- Upload the .jar files to the
plugins folder
- Start your server - plugins will generate config files
- Configure plugins by editing their YML files
- Run
/reload confirm or restart to apply changes
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Installing Mods
- Install Forge or Fabric on your server
- Download compatible mods from CurseForge or Modrinth
- Stop your server
- Upload mod .jar files to the
mods folder
- Start your server - check logs for errors
- Clients must install the same mods to join
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Setting Up Permissions (LuckPerms)
- Install LuckPerms following the plugin installation guide
- Use these basic commands:
/lp creategroup admin/lp group admin permission set */lp user [player] parent set admin
- For advanced setups, use the web editor:
/lp editor
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Earning Credits
- Log in to FreeMC Rewards
- Scroll down to "Generate Link Offer"
- Share your referral link with friends
- You earn credits when they sign up or complete offers
- Credits are automatically applied to your account
Note: Credits can be used to extend your server runtime or upgrade resources.