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Setting up your first Minecraft server
Getting Started5 min read
Learn how to set up your first Minecraft server with OustCloud in just a few minutes.
Step 1: Choose Your Plan
Visit our billing page and select the plan that best fits your needs. For beginners, we recommend starting with our Budget plan which supports up to 20 players.
Step 2: Server Configuration
Once your order is processed, you'll receive an email with your server login details. Use these credentials to access your control panel.
Step 3: Basic Settings
Set your server name and description
Configure game mode (Survival, Creative, Adventure)
Set difficulty level
Enable/disable PvP
Step 4: Start Your Server
Click the "Start Server" button in your control panel. Your server will be ready in 30-60 seconds.
Tip: Your server IP address will be shown in the control panel. Share this with your friends to let them join your server!
Connecting to your server
Getting Started3 min read
Step-by-step guide to connect to your OustCloud Minecraft server.
For Java Edition
Open Minecraft Java Edition
Click "Multiplayer"
Click "Add Server"
Enter your server name and IP address
Click "Done" and then "Join Server"
For Bedrock Edition
Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition
Go to "Play" → "Servers"
Scroll down and click "Add Server"
Enter server details and port number
Click "Save" and join your server
Note: Make sure your server is running before attempting to connect. Check the server status in your control panel.
Understanding your control panel
Getting Started4 min read
A comprehensive guide to navigating your OustCloud control panel.
Dashboard Overview
Your dashboard shows key server information:
Server status (Online/Offline)
Current player count
CPU and RAM usage
Server uptime
File Manager
Access and edit your server files directly through the web interface. You can:
Upload and download files
Edit configuration files
Manage world files
Install plugins and mods
Console
View server logs and execute commands in real-time. The console shows:
Player join/leave messages
Server warnings and errors
Plugin messages
Performance metrics
Managing server properties
Server Management6 min read
Learn how to configure your server properties for optimal gameplay.
Accessing Server Properties
Navigate to Files → server.properties in your control panel. This file contains all the main server settings.
Essential Settings
Setting
Description
Default
max-players
Maximum number of players
20
difficulty
Game difficulty (easy, normal, hard)
easy
pvp
Enable/disable player vs player
true
gamemode
Default game mode
survival
Important: Always restart your server after making changes to server.properties for the changes to take effect.
Creating and managing backups
Server Management5 min read
Keep your server data safe with automatic and manual backups.
Automatic Backups
OustCloud automatically creates backups of your server:
Budget Plan: Daily backups
Premium Plan: Hourly backups
Enterprise Plan: Real-time backups
Creating Manual Backups
Go to the "Backups" section in your control panel
Click "Create Backup"
Enter a description for your backup
Click "Start Backup Process"
Restoring from Backup
Stop your server
Go to "Backups" and select the backup you want to restore
Click "Restore" and confirm
Wait for the restoration process to complete
Start your server
Warning: Restoring a backup will overwrite your current server data. Make sure to create a backup before restoring if needed.
Installing plugins (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper)
Plugins & Mods4 min read
Add new features to your server with plugins using our easy one-click installer or manual installation.
Prerequisites
Your server must be running a Bukkit, Spigot, or Paper server software to use plugins.