MaximusHost Wiki

Guides and documentation for getting the most out of your servers.

Overview

The Overview tab is the main control page for your Minecraft Java server. It shows server information, live resource usage, and common settings you can change quickly.

Server Information

At the top of the page you’ll see basic server details.

ID

Example:

175

This may be used for support or internal reference.

Location

Example:

us-east

Choosing a nearby region can improve latency for players.

Resources

This section shows live server usage.

RAM

Example:

RAM: 2.2 GB

High RAM usage may indicate:<br>- Many players online<br>- Heavy modpacks<br>- Large world activity<br>- Memory leaks from mods/plugins

CPU

Example:

CPU: 15%

High CPU usage may indicate:<br>- Chunk generation<br>- Redstone machines<br>- Mob farms<br>- Many entities<br>- Poorly optimized mods/plugins

Storage

Example:

0.5 GB

Storage grows over time as worlds expand and backups accumulate.

Quick Settings

These common Minecraft settings can be changed without opening advanced configuration files.

Difficulty

Controls game difficulty.

Available options typically include:

  • Peaceful
  • Easy
  • Normal
  • Hard

Gamemode

Sets the default player gamemode.

Common options:

  • Survival
  • Creative
  • Adventure
  • Spectator

PvP Toggle

Controls whether players can damage each other.

Server Identity

This section controls how your server appears and what software it runs.

Name

Your server display name inside the MaximusHost panel.

Example:

Forge Test

This does not always change the in-game MOTD.

Subdomain

Creates an easy connection address.

Example:

happy.maximushost.com

Use this instead of sharing IP addresses.

(Port will be default: 25565.)

Type

Selects the server software.

Common options may include:

  • Vanilla
  • Fabric
  • Forge
  • NeoForge
  • Geyser
  • Paper
  • Quilt

Version

Choose the Minecraft version used by the selected server type.

Example:

1.20.1

Important:<br>Mods/plugins must match your selected version.

Show Snapshots

Enables experimental Minecraft snapshot versions in the version list.

Use snapshots only for testing. They may be unstable.

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Save Changes

After modifying settings, click:

Save Changes

Changes may require a server restart to fully apply.

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Recommended Setup Examples

Family Survival Server

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Gamemode: Survival
  • PvP: Off
  • Type: Paper

Modded Server

  • Type: Forge
  • Version: Match modpack version exactly

Creative Build Server

  • Gamemode: Creative
  • PvP: Off
  • Difficulty: Peaceful or Easy

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Troubleshooting

Players cannot join after changing version

Make sure:<br>- Player game version matches server version<br>- Required mods are installed<br>- Server fully restarted

Server lagging

Check:<br>- RAM usage<br>- CPU usage<br>- Heavy redstone farms<br>- Too many mods/plugins

Mods stopped working

Verify:<br>- Correct Type selected (Forge/Fabric)<br>- Correct Minecraft version selected

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Tips

  • Use Paper or Purpur for best performance on vanilla-style servers.
  • Use Forge or Fabric for modded servers.
  • Disable PvP for younger players or co-op worlds.
  • Avoid snapshots for long-term worlds.

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