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Step by step tutorials for setup, plugins, mods, performance, and administration. Written by the Prism Nodes team and kept current.

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Administration

How to Add an Operator (OP) to Your Minecraft Server

Learn how to use the Minecraft server op command to grant admin permissions. Step-by-step guide covering console commands, permission levels, and common trouble

5 min readJun 22, 2026

Administration

How to Set Up a Whitelist on Your Minecraft Server

Turn on the whitelist, add and remove players, and keep your Minecraft server private with the commands that matter.

3 min readJun 22, 2026

Troubleshooting

How to Fix a Minecraft Server Out of Memory Error

Diagnose and fix java.lang.OutOfMemoryError on a Minecraft server by adjusting memory, flags, and the real cause behind it.

3 min readJun 22, 2026

Updates

How to Update Your Minecraft Server to a New Version

Update your server to a new Minecraft version safely, with a backup first, the right jar, and a plan for plugins and mods.

3 min readJun 22, 2026

Performance

How Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?

Right size your Minecraft server RAM by player count and server type, and learn why more memory is not always the answer.

3 min readJun 22, 2026

Mods & Modpacks

How to Install Fabric Mods on Your Minecraft Server

Set up the Fabric loader, add Fabric API, and install server mods correctly so both the server and clients match.

3 min readJun 22, 2026

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Getting Started

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First steps for creating and connecting to your own Minecraft server.

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Server Software

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Compare Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Forge, and Fabric, then pick the right jar.

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Plugins

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Install and configure plugins on Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Purpur servers.

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Mods & Modpacks

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Run Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and full modpacks on your server.

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Administration

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Whitelists, operators, backups, and day to day server management.

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Performance

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Tune RAM, view distance, and flags so your server holds a steady 20 TPS.

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Troubleshooting

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Fix crashes, connection errors, and the most common console messages.

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Updates

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Move your server to new Minecraft versions without losing your world.

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