Help CenterPaperMC is one of the most popular Minecraft server softwares. The reason for this is that it not only allows you to install plugins on your Minecraft server, it also reduces lag on Minecraft servers and gives you even more customization of what features your server has.
So, here is how to install PaperMC on a Minecraft server with SimpleGameHosting.
Step 1: Login to the Server Control Panel
First need to access the SimpleGameHosting Control Panel.
1. Navigate to panel.simplegamehosting.com and enter your login credentials in the provided field and click the Login button.
👋 Trouble loggin in? If you haven't logged into the panel before, check out this guide on setting up your account and accessing the panel.
2. After logging in successfully, you’ll be taken to the Console tab for your server. If you have more than one server, you’ll first see a dashboard listing all your available servers. Just click on the one you want to manage.
3. Make sure to turn the server offline on your Console tab by pressing the Stop button.
🛑Wait: Before you continue, make sure that your server has fully shut down. Once complete, you will often see the console display "Server marked as offline...".
Step 2: Installing Paper on Your Minecraft Server
1. Navigate to the Modpacks & Versions tab in the menu.
2. Click on the Version Manager subtab. From the dropdown menu, select Paper. The page will refresh to display the available game versions.
3. Choose the version you want to install and click Install. Wait for the installation to complete.
4. After installation, a pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the installation of Paper. Click the Install button to proceed.
⚠️ Warning: This will cause some files on your server to be deleted. Consider backing up your server if there are files on your server you don't want to lose.
Step 3: Activating Paper on Your Server
Once you have installed the Paper version on your server, you will need to turn the server online to activate it and complete the setup.
1. First, click Console in the menu bar of the control panel.
2. Then, click the Restart or Start button to launch your server and activate the plugins.
- If your server is currently stopped, you will need to click Start to begin running the server with your newly added plugins.
From here, you can optimize your Paper server to reduce lag or add plugins to your server. The choice is up to you as you now have Paper on your Minecraft server!
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