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Minecraft Hybrid Servers
This guide explains how to set up and run a Minecraft hybrid server, which combines mods and plugins. While hybrid servers offer unique gameplay experiences, they also present challenges. We will discuss community perspectives, provide setup instructions, and highlight important considerations.
Summary
The Minecraft community has mixed opinions on hybrid servers:
- Some players and server owners consider them less desirable due to:
- Stability concerns
- Compatibility issues
- Potential security vulnerabilities
- These issues stem from the complexity of using both mods and plugins together
- However, with the right tools and setup, hybrid servers can offer:
- Unique gameplay experiences
- Versatile server environments
- Combined benefits of mod customization and plugin functionality
Prospective Solutions
To run a stable hybrid Minecraft server:
- Use up-to-date server software
- ArcLight is recommended:
- A Fabric/Forge-based mod loader for Minecraft 1.20.4
- Offers a stable and secure environment for both mods and plugins
- Avoid using:
- Always research thoroughly and exercise caution before using any server software
Installation of ArcLight
Confirm Server Version
- Ensure your server runs Minecraft Vanilla
1.20.4
.
Download ArcLight
- Visit the ArcLight GitHub page.
- Download the latest ArcLight release for Minecraft
1.20.4
.
Upload to Server
- You can access your server files using the Files tab on the left-hand navigation bar.
- Your server files can also be accessed via SFTP. See SFTP Transfer for instructions.
- Click the 1 Upload button.
- 2 Select the downloaded ArcLight
.jar
file. - Click the 3 Open button to upload the ArcLight file.
Rename the ArcLight File
- Stop the server using the Stop button.
- Rename the
server.jar
file to any other name. - Rename the uploaded ArcLight
.jar
file toserver.jar
.
Start the Server
- Start the server using the Start button.
- Monitor the server console for any errors.
- The server will now start successfully.
Install a Plugin on ArcLight (Forge)
We will use EssentialsX as an example, a widely used plugin for managing server commands.
Download EssentialsX plugin
- Visit the EssentialsX GitHub page.
- Download the latest release for your server version.
Upload EssentialsX to Server
- Go to the 1 Files tab on the left-hand navigation bar.
- 2 Locate the
plugins
folder in your server's main directory. - Click the 3 Upload button.
- 4 Select the downloaded EssentialsX
.jar
file. - Click the 5 Open button to upload the EssentialsX
.jar
file to theplugins
folder.
Restart the Server
- Click the Restart button to reboot the server.
- Click on the Console tab on the left-hand navigation bar.
- Test the plugin with commands like
/help
or/essentials
.
Install a Server-Side Mod on ArcLight (Forge)
We will use JourneyMap, a popular map mod, as an example.
Download JourneyMap
- Visit JourneyMap on CurseForge.
- Download the latest version compatible with Minecraft
1.20.4
.
Upload to Server
- Go to the 1 Files tab on the left-hand navigation bar.
- 2 Locate the
mods
folder in your server's main directory. - Click the 3 Upload button.
- 4 Select the downloaded JourneyMap
.jar
file. - Click the 5 Open button to upload the JourneyMap
.jar
file to themods
folder.
Restart the Server
- Click the Restart button, to reboot the server.
- Click on the Console tab on the left-hand navigation bar.
- Check Console logs for mod mentions.
Install a Client-Side Mod with Prism Launcher
Set up a New Instance
- Open Prism Launcher.
- 1 & 2 Create a new instance for Minecraft
1.20.4
. - 3 Select
Forge
as Mod Loader. - 4 Select the latest version.
- Click the 5 OK button.
Add JourneyMap Mod
- Right click the instance and select Edit button.
- Click on the Mods tab on the left.
- Click on the Add file button on the right.
- Select the downloaded JourneyMap
.jar
file. - Mod will get selected and finally click on the Launch button at the bottom.
- Join your server to ensure compatibility.
- Press
J
to open JourneyMap and verify it is working.
Stability and Considerations
- Hybrid servers may be unstable due to mod and plugin compatibility issues.
- ArcLight helps reduce these issues, but be prepared to troubleshoot.
- Implement regular backups and server monitoring.
- Keep Minecraft, mod loader, mods, and plugins up-to-date.
Disclaimer and Guide Purpose
- Hybrid servers offer benefits but come with stability and compatibility concerns.
- We do not explicitly recommend using hybrid servers.
- This guide provides setup instructions for our service.
- Proceed at your own risk and consider implications before running a hybrid server.
Additional Resources
Explore these resources for more information on hybrid servers:
If you require further assistance, you can open a support ticket here.
Feedback and suggestions can be submitted here, or further discussed on our Discord server.
- Minecraft Hybrid Servers
- Summary
- Prospective Solutions
- Installation of ArcLight
- Confirm Server Version
- Download ArcLight
- Upload to Server
- Rename the ArcLight File
- Start the Server
- Install a Plugin on ArcLight (Forge)
- Download EssentialsX plugin
- Upload EssentialsX to Server
- Restart the Server
- Install a Server-Side Mod on ArcLight (Forge)
- Download JourneyMap
- Upload to Server
- Restart the Server
- Install a Client-Side Mod with Prism Launcher
- Set up a New Instance
- Add JourneyMap Mod
- Stability and Considerations
- Disclaimer and Guide Purpose
- Additional Resources