Minecraft Hybrid Servers

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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:

Mohist (known security issues)
Magma (Remote Code Execution vulnerability)

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 to server.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 the plugins 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 the mods 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.

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