How to Create Server
Learn how to create a server on SneakyHub, a free hosting platform for Minecraft, Discord bots, and other game servers.
Setting Up Your Minecraft Server on SneakyHub
Step 1: Accessing the Dashboard
Go to the Dashboard – Head over to the SneakyHub dashboard.
Navigate to the Servers Tab – Click on the Servers tab, and you’ll see a screen similar to Figure 1A.
Step 2: Creating Your Server
Click on Create Server – Click the Create Server button to start setting up your new server. You’ll see Figure 1B next.
Name Your Server – Choose any name for your server; for this guide, we’ll use "Minecraft."
Select Software/Games – In the Software / Games dropdown, select Minecraft. Your screen will update, as shown in Figure 1C.
Step 3: Choose a Plan
Select a Plan – Choose a server plan, making sure you have enough shards for your selection. If you need more shards, refer to our article on How to Earn Shards.
Proceed to the Next Page – Once you select your plan, you’ll be taken to a new screen, as shown in Figure 1D.
Click Manage – To configure your new server, click Manage.
Managing Your Server
Step 1: Access the Panel
Go to the Panel – Enter the server panel. You’ll see a prompt indicating the panel password is different from the billing password (Figure 2A).
Reset Your Password – If needed, click Forgot Password and use your billing email to reset.
Select Your Server – Choose the server you just created. You may see an Installer Running message; wait for it to complete if it appears.
Step 2: Configuring Your Minecraft Server
Download Server Jar – For this guide, we’ll use a vanilla server. Visit ServerJars to download your preferred jar file (e.g., 1.20.1 Purpur). Refer to Figure 2E for help.
Upload Server Jar – In the Files section of the panel, delete existing files. Then, Upload your downloaded server jar (Figure 2G).
Rename Jar File – Click the three dots next to the uploaded jar, choose Rename, and rename it to server.jar to ensure proper startup (Figure 2H).
Start the Server – Go to the Console and click Start. When prompted, accept the Minecraft EULA. The server will take a moment to generate worlds.
Step 4: Accessing Your Server IP
Find Your IP – Once setup is complete, find your server’s IP address next to the Status section at the top. Click to copy it to your clipboard (Figure 2I).
Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a Minecraft server on SneakyHub! For further Minecraft server resources, check our Minecraft Server Info section in our documentation.
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