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Hosting Minecraft Bedrock Servers

Picotat allows you to easily host and manage Minecraft Bedrock servers in EU and US regions. This guide will walk you through the process of creating and configuring a new server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need:

  1. A Picotat account.
  2. A subscription plan that supports Minecraft server hosting.

Step 1: Create a Server in Picotat

  1. Log in to your Picotat dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the Minecraft section from the sidebar.
  3. Click the Create Server button.
  4. Fill in the required details:
    • Server Name: A friendly name for your server.
    • Region: Choose EU or US based on where your players are located.
    • Version: Select the Bedrock server version you want to run.
    • Max Players: Set the maximum number of concurrent players.
  5. Click Create.

Step 2: Configure your Server

Once created, you can configure your server settings:

  • Server Properties: Adjust game settings like difficulty, game mode, and world settings.
  • Whitelist: Control who can join your server.
  • Permissions: Set up player permissions and operator levels.

Step 3: Manage your Server

Your server appears in the Minecraft dashboard with these controls:

  • Start: Click the Start button to bring your server online.
  • Stop: Click the Stop button to safely shut down your server.
  • Console: Access the real-time server console to monitor activity and run commands.
  • Logs: View server logs to troubleshoot issues.

Connecting to your Server

Once your server is online:

  1. Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition on your device.
  2. Go to Play → Servers → Add Server.
  3. Enter the server address and port provided in your Picotat dashboard.
  4. Click Save and then Join Server.

Server Regions

Picotat offers Minecraft server hosting in:

  • EU (Europe): Best for players in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
  • US (United States): Best for players in the Americas.

Choose the region closest to your players for the lowest latency.

Troubleshooting

  • Server won't start: Check the console logs for error messages. Ensure your plan supports Minecraft hosting.
  • Players can't connect: Verify the server is online and players are using the correct address and port.
  • High latency: Consider switching to a region closer to your players.

Next Steps

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