Guide to administering your Minecraft server

Procédure

Welcome Minecraft players and thank you for choosing LWS for your adventure! We understand that every step in setting up and managing your server is crucial, and that's precisely why we've created this guide. Here's what you'll find:

1. Sharing and managing access: Find out how to allow your friends to join your world and navigate the nuances of access management.

2. Commands: Learn how to manipulate game behaviour using commands - from the basics to advanced functions.

3. Operators/Moderators: Find out how to give special privileges to certain players, allowing them to carry out administrative tasks.

4. Blacklist and Whitelist: Understand how to restrict or allow access to your server according to your preferences.

5. In-game communication: Facilitate communication between players using practical commands.

6. Changing game settings: Whether it's switching between game modes, adjusting the difficulty or changing the climate, this guide has it all.

7. Day/night cycle: Control the cycle of day and night to suit your needs.

Dear Minecraft adventurers, this guide has been designed to be your reliable companion throughout your Minecraft journey with LWS. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, there's always something to learn and explore. With resources such as our dedicated Minecraft server offering and our Minecraft VPS solution, you'll now be armed with the knowledge you need to handle your Minecraft VPS with flying colours! We hope you've found this guide useful and that it will help you forge unforgettable moments in this vast pixelated universe.

Remember, every block you build, every dungeon you explore, every creature you tame is a reflection of your imagination and determination. And with the tools you now have at hand, the possibilities are endless! ✨

If you ever encounter any pitfalls or have any questions, don't hesitate to come back to us. LWS is by your side every step of the way.

So dive into this guide, don your armour, brandish your pickaxe and set off to conquer new horizons! Enjoy the game, and may the cubes always be in your favour!

Sharing and managing access to your Minecraft server

Now that your server is active and online, if you want to play with friends, here's how to give them access to the server:

• You'll need to provide them with the server's IP address.
• Your friends will have to add the server to their list of servers from the multiplayer menu of their Minecraft game on the computer they use to play.

If your friends don't know how to add a server from the multiplayer menu, follow Help III at this link

I Commands

We're going to use commands to manage our friends' access to the server. Commands in Minecraft are used to change the behaviour of the game. You can use them from the console on GameAP or in-game by pressing "T" or "/ ". Commands must start with a slash and take several arguments. Commands allow you to change the way the server authorises access, as well as the game itself (day/night cycle or climate). Commands can only be run by multiplayer operators or from the GameAP console. Minecraft allows in-game commands to be autocompleted when you type one in the chat bar. Simply press tab to see the suggestions made. You can also use the help section by using /help desired_command to get help on the desired command.

For the examples I will use a fictitious player whose nickname will be : John_Doe, the optional arguments to the commands will be in brackets (you won't have to put them in a real command).

II. Operators / moderators: how to become one, how to appoint one, how to remove someone from the rank of operator

First go to the GameAP console if no player is an operator. Then use these commands:

III. Blacklist

Working with a blacklist, you allow anyone with the server's IP address to connect to the server and use a blacklist to allow people to connect. This may be more convenient for letting friends invite their friends, but as a precaution you need to have promoted trusted people as operators to ban players with problematic behaviour.
The blacklist is active by default. To add a player or a player's ip, use the following commands:

IV. Whitelist

You can also activate the whitelist. In this case, only players whose nickname is in the whitelist and who have the server IP will be able to connect to it. The commands you need to use from the game or from the GameAP console are as follows:

V. In-game communication

To communicate in-game :

VI. Changing other game settings

• Game Mode:

Minecraft offers 4 game modes:

1. Survival Mode: In Survival mode, players must collect resources, build shelters, explore the world and battle enemies. You must manage your health, hunger and resources, while avoiding dangers such as monsters and traps. Survival Mode offers a more realistic, survival-based gaming experience.

2. Creative mode: In Creative mode, players have unlimited access to all the resources and blocks in the game. You can steal, build freely and let your creativity run wild without worrying about health, hunger or enemies. It's an ideal mode for players who want to build large structures, create artistic projects or simply explore without restrictions.

3. Adventure mode: Adventure mode is designed for players who want to experience adventures and play custom maps created by the community. In this mode, players can interact with specific objects, solve puzzles and follow pre-established scenarios. Adventure mode can offer unique challenges and captivating stories, created by players or map developers.

4. Spectator mode: Spectator mode allows players to freely explore the world without any restrictions. You can move through the blocks, observing players and creatures without being seen or affected. This mode is ideal for exploring, observing buildings or recording videos. It offers a different perspective and the chance to admire the world without constraints.

These four modes offer distinct gameplay experiences, allowing players to choose the one that best suits their preferences and play style.

• Difficulty :

Minecraft offers four difficulty levels:

1. Peaceful Mode: In Peaceful mode, there are no hostile enemies. Your health regenerates automatically and you don't need to worry about hunger (hunger won't kill you, but it will damage you until you're half-hearted). This allows players to concentrate on exploring, building and being creative without being bothered by enemy creatures. This is the ideal mode for beginners or those who prefer a more leisurely experience.

2. Easy mode: Easy mode presents a lighter challenge than Peaceful mode. You will encounter hostile enemies such as monsters, but they will inflict less damage and be easier to defeat. Hunger is still managed, but you'll have to worry about health regeneration. Easy mode offers a balance of exploration, construction and combat.

3. Normal mode: Normal mode represents a medium difficulty level. Enemies deal normal damage and can be a challenge for less experienced players. You'll need to watch your health and hunger, as well as prepare for more intense battles with monsters. Normal mode offers a balanced gameplay experience for intermediate players.

4. Hard mode: Hard mode is for experienced players or those looking for an intense challenge. Enemies inflict more damage and are more resistant. Hunger needs to be watched closely, and you'll need to prepare strategically for battle. Difficult mode will test your skills and require careful planning to survive.

The different difficulty levels allow players to choose the gaming experience that best suits their skills and preferences.

To change the difficulty :

• Climate:

To change the weather in minecraft you can use the following commands:

Depending on the biome (ecosystem) you're in, the rain may not fall (desert) or it may turn to snow (taiga), for example.

• Day/night cycle:

• Advanced:

Find out about /gamerule to change aspects of the game such as losing inventory on death, immediate respawn, deactivating or reactivating fall damage, etc...

Conclusion

Well dear Minecraft adventurers, you are now armed with the knowledge you need to handle your Minecraft VPS brilliantly thanks to LWS! We hope you've found this guide useful and that it will help you forge unforgettable moments in this vast pixelated universe.

Remember, every block you lay, every dungeon you explore, every creature you tame is a reflection of your imagination and determination. And with the tools you now have at hand, the possibilities are endless! ✨

If you ever encounter any pitfalls or have any questions, don't hesitate to come back to us. LWS is by your side every step of the way.

So don your armour, brandish your pickaxe and set off to conquer new horizons! Enjoy the game, and may the cubes always be in your favour!