Minecraft Server Starter Pack Generator

Spinning up a server? Pick your setup and get a tailored checklist — software, RAM, essential plugins, the right settings and a community starter kit. Copy it and go.

Your starter pack

Software & RAM

PaperMC

Best all-rounder — performance + plugin support.

Recommended RAM: 6–8 GB

Plugins / mods

  • EssentialsX (commands, homes, kits)
  • LuckPerms (permissions)
  • Vault
  • CoreProtect (anti-grief + rollback)
  • Chunky (pre-generate chunks)
  • Spark (performance profiler)
  • DiscordSRV (Discord ↔ chat bridge)
  • GriefPrevention (land claims)

Settings

  • difficulty = normal
  • pvp = false
  • keepInventory (gamerule) = true
  • view-distance = 10
  • simulation-distance = 6
  • white-list = true
  • online-mode = true

Community setup

  • Discord: #announcements, #general, #support, #suggestions
  • Written rules + an application/whitelist form
  • Assign 1–2 trusted moderators
  • Weekly backup + a restart schedule
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Frequently asked questions

What plugins does a new Minecraft server need?

For a Paper server, the essentials are EssentialsX (commands/homes), LuckPerms (permissions), Vault, CoreProtect (anti-grief/rollback), Chunky (pre-generate chunks) and a Discord bridge like DiscordSRV. Add WorldEdit and Dynmap for building communities.

How do I set up a Minecraft server for friends?

Use Paper for performance + plugins, whitelist your friends, set difficulty to normal and view distance to 8–10. Allocate RAM based on player count (use our RAM calculator), install CoreProtect for safety, and you are ready to go.

Vanilla, Paper or modded — which should I run?

Vanilla is simplest and matches the base game. Paper adds performance and plugins (best for most communities). Modded servers (Forge/Fabric) are for modpacks and need more RAM and setup.