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Minecraft Java Edition: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Plugin release Published by the developer

Silk 1.11.5

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin release Published by the developer

Skeleton AI Fix 21.11.0

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin release Published by the developer

Skeleton AI Fix 21.11.0

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: neoforge

Plugin release Published by the developer

CoreProtect 23.1

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10

Supported server software: bukkit, folia, paper, purpur, spigot

Plugin release Published by the developer

DecentHolograms 2.9.9

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.8, 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, 1.8.6, 1.8.7, 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3, 1.9.4, 1.10, 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.11, 1.11.1, 1.11.2, 1.12, 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 1.13, 1.13.1, 1.13.2, 1.14, 1.14.1, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.15, 1.15.1, 1.15.2, 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11

Supported server software: paper, spigot

Plugin release Published by the developer

Server Sleep 3+mod

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3

Supported server software: fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Server Sleep 3

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3

Supported server software: datapack

Plugin release Published by the developer

SimpleMsgPlugin 1.7.4

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11

Supported server software: bukkit, paper, spigot

Plugin release Published by the developer

Simple Fast Happy Ghasts 1.1.1+mod

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Quick Leaf Decay 0.4.1-backport-mc1.21.10

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.10

Supported server software: fabric, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Quick Leaf Decay 0.4.1

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Craftable Nametag 94.1+mod

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Craftable Nametag 94.1

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: datapack

Plugin release Published by the developer

Players Drop Heads 94.1+mod

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Players Drop Heads 94.1

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: datapack

Plugin release Published by the developer

Orebfuscator 5.5.7

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11

Supported server software: bukkit, folia, paper, spigot

Plugin release Published by the developer

Universal Graves 3.10.2+1.21.11

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric

Plugin release Published by the developer

TimberReplant 3.0.0

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: fabric, quilt

Plugin release Published by the developer

Cloth Config API 21.11.151+neoforge

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: neoforge

Plugin release Published by the developer

Snow Under Trees v1.5

Plugin version with publisher-declared game versions and loaders. These declarations do not replace an independent compatibility test.

Release channel: release

Declared game versions: 1.21.11

Supported server software: neoforge

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

WorldGuard and WorldEdit: protection examples and group-based WorldEdit access. This test server has WorldEdit; unmet requirements remain visible.
WorldGuard and WorldEdit: protection examples and group-based WorldEdit access. This test server has WorldEdit; unmet requirements remain visible. · Captured on 2026-10-07
Chunky: pregeneration radius, estimated storage and progress. The test server is stopped; no world preparation was started.
Chunky: pregeneration radius, estimated storage and progress. The test server is stopped; no world preparation was started. · Captured on 2026-10-07
Community assistant: baseline roles, builder permissions and LuckPerms editor. Prerequisites remain visible; no permissions were changed.
Community assistant: baseline roles, builder permissions and LuckPerms editor. Prerequisites remain visible; no permissions were changed. · Captured on 2026-10-07
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Minecraft configuration on an owned test server: field effects, restart guidance and additional Paper options. Secret values are masked.
Minecraft configuration on an owned test server: field effects, restart guidance and additional Paper options. Secret values are masked. · Captured on 2026-10-07
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Message of the Day (MOTD)
Setting
motd
Default
A Minecraft Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Port

The port is assigned automatically when the server starts and cannot be changed here.

Setting
server-port
Default
25565
Range / options
1024 – 65535
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max Players
Setting
max-players
Default
20
Range / options
1 – 200
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Online Mode (Mojang Auth)

Java Edition: online authentication protects player names and UUIDs. Disabling it enables identity spoofing and is not recommended.

Setting
online-mode
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Whitelist
Setting
white-list
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enforce Whitelist
Setting
enforce-whitelist
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Server List Status
Setting
enable-status
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Hide Online Players
Setting
hide-online-players
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Broadcast Console Messages to Operators
Setting
broadcast-console-to-ops
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Difficulty
Setting
difficulty
Default
easy
Range / options
peaceful, easy, normal, hard
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Game Mode
Setting
gamemode
Default
survival
Range / options
survival, creative, adventure, spectator
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Force Game Mode on Join
Setting
force-gamemode
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable PvP
Setting
pvp
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: pvp
Allow Flight
Setting
allow-flight
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Nether
Setting
allow-nether
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals
Spawn Protection (Radius)
Setting
spawn-protection
Default
16
Range / options
0 – 100
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Enable Command Blocks
Setting
enable-command-block
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: commandBlocksEnabled
Hardcore Mode
Setting
hardcore
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Spawn Monsters
Setting
spawn-monsters
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.9, this setting is no longer read from server.properties. Use this gamerule instead: spawnMonsters
Spawn Animals
Setting
spawn-animals
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.2, this setting is no longer read from server.properties.
Spawn NPCs
Setting
spawn-npcs
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
When it takes effect
Since Minecraft 1.21.2, this setting is no longer read from server.properties.
World Name

Determines which world folder is loaded. A new name loads a different (possibly empty) world — your existing world is not deleted and returns once you re-enter the old name and restart.

Setting
level-name
Default
world
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World Seed
Setting
level-seed
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World Type
Setting
level-type
Default
normal
Range / options
normal, flat, largeBiomes, amplified
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Generate Structures
Setting
generate-structures
Default
true
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max. World Size
Setting
max-world-size
Default
29999984
Range / options
1 – 29999984
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
View Distance

Java view distance in chunks. High values increase network, memory and CPU load.

Setting
view-distance
Default
10
Range / options
2 – 32
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Simulation Distance

Java simulation distance for ticks, mobs and redstone. It is not Bedrock tick distance; high values increase CPU load.

Setting
simulation-distance
Default
10
Range / options
2 – 32
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
AFK Timeout (Minutes)
Setting
player-idle-timeout
Default
0
Range / options
0 – 999
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Entity Broadcast Range (%)
Setting
entity-broadcast-range-percentage
Default
100
Range / options
10 – 1000
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Compression Threshold (Bytes)
Setting
network-compression-threshold
Default
256
Range / options
-1 – 65535
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Require Resource Pack
Setting
require-resource-pack
Default
false
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Resource Pack URL
Setting
resource-pack
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Resource Pack SHA-1
Setting
resource-pack-sha1
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Minecraft Version

The version of minecraft to download. Leave at latest to always get the latest version. Invalid versions will default to latest.

Setting
MINECRAFT_VERSION
Default
latest
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Jar File

The name of the server jarfile to run the server with.

Setting
SERVER_JARFILE
Default
server.jar
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Build Number

The build number for the paper release. Leave at latest to always get the latest version. Invalid versions will default to latest.

Setting
BUILD_NUMBER
Default
latest
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.