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How to Set Up a Minecraft Server with Q-Fi Cloud

Last updated on Jan 07, 2026

Overview

This guide walks you through getting a Minecraft server online with Q-Fi Cloud  fast, stable, and ready for players. It covers:

  • Ordering your server

  • Accessing your panel

  • Choosing a server type (Vanilla / Paper / Fabric / Forge)

  • Adding mods or plugins

  • Connecting to your server

What youll need

  • A Q-Fi Cloud Minecraft server plan

  • A Minecraft Java Edition client (or Bedrock, if you ordered Bedrock hosting)

  • Your server IP address (shown in your panel)

Step 1: Order your Minecraft server

  1. Go to your Q-Fi Cloud client area and purchase a Minecraft server plan.

  2. After checkout, your server will provision automatically.

Typical setup time

Most servers are ready in under 10 minutes (custom setups may take longer).

Step 2: Open your game server panel

  1. Log into your Q-Fi Cloud client area.

  2. Open your Services and select your Minecraft server.

  3. Click Manage to open the game server panel.

Step 3: Start the server once (first boot)

  1. Click Start.

  2. Wait for the server to generate its initial files.

  3. Stop the server before making changes.

Step 4: Accept the Minecraft EULA

Minecraft requires you to accept the EULA before the server will fully start.

  1. Open File Manager.

  2. Find eula.txt.

  3. Change:

  • eula=false

To:

  • eula=true
  1. Save the file.

Step 5: Choose your server type (Vanilla / Paper / Fabric / Forge)

Most panels let you select a server jar or server type.

Recommended choices

  • Paper: Best performance for most servers (plugins).

  • Vanilla: Pure Minecraft, no plugins.

  • Fabric: Lightweight modded servers.

  • Forge: Heavier modpacks and many classic mods.

If you're not sure, start with Paper for the smoothest experience.

Step 6: Set your Minecraft version

  1. In your panel's version selector, pick the version you want (example: 1.20.4).

  2. Install/apply the version.

  3. Start the server again to confirm it boots.

Step 7: Configure the basics

server.properties (recommended settings)

Open File Manager > server.properties and review:

  • motd= (server name shown in the server list)

  • difficulty= (peaceful/easy/normal/hard)

  • gamemode= (survival/creative/adventure)

  • pvp= (true/false)

  • view-distance= (lower = better performance)

  • online-mode= (keep true unless you know why you're changing it)

Save changes, then restart the server.

Step 8: Add plugins (Paper/Spigot servers)

If youre using Paper/Spigot:

  1. Stop the server.

  2. Open File Manager > plugins.

  3. Upload plugin .jar files.

  4. Start the server.

Common starter plugins

  • EssentialsX (commands)

  • LuckPerms (permissions)

  • Vault (economy/permissions bridge)

Step 9: Add mods (Fabric/Forge servers)

If youre using Fabric or Forge:

  1. Stop the server.

  2. Open File Manager > mods.

  3. Upload mod .jar files.

  4. Start the server.

Important notes for modded servers

  • Your client must have the same mods installed (unless the mod is server-only).

  • Mods must match your Minecraft version and your loader (Fabric vs Forge).

Step 10: Connect to your server

  1. Open Minecraft.

  2. Go to Multiplayer > Add Server.

  3. Enter your server address (IP:PORT if a port is provided).

  4. Click Join Server.

Step 11: Invite friends (and keep it safe)

Recommended safety basics

  • Use a whitelist if its a private server.

  • Set a strong admin password if your panel supports it.

  • Keep your server jar and plugins/mods updated.

Troubleshooting

Server wont start

  • Make sure eula=true in eula.txt.

  • Confirm you installed the correct server type and version.

  • Check the Console for the first red error line.

Cant connect to the server

  • Confirm the server is Running.

  • Double-check the IP/port.

  • Make sure youre using the same Minecraft edition (Java vs Bedrock).

Mods/plugins not working

  • Confirm youre using the correct folder (plugins vs mods).

  • Confirm version compatibility.

  • Remove the last mod/plugin you added and restart to isolate the issue.

Need a hand?

Send us:

  • Your server type (Vanilla/Paper/Fabric/Forge)

  • Your Minecraft version

  • A screenshot/copy of the console error

Well help you get it online and running smooth.