Documentation

Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Getting Started

Welcome to CraftPod's documentation. Here you'll find everything you need to know about using our community-based Minecraft server hosting service.

1. Account Setup

Creating and setting up your CraftPod account is simple:

  • Register with a valid email address
  • Verify your email
  • Complete your profile with your Minecraft username
  • Join our community Discord (recommended)

2. Requesting a Server

Once your account is set up, you can request your own Minecraft server:

  • Navigate to the Dashboard and click "Request Server"
  • Fill out the server request form with details about your community
  • Submit your request for review
  • Our team will review your request within 24-48 hours

3. Managing Your Server

3.1 Server Control Panel

Our intuitive control panel gives you full control over your Minecraft server:

  • Start, stop, and restart your server
  • Monitor server performance and resource usage
  • Access server logs in real-time
  • Create and restore backups

3.2 File Management

You have complete access to your server files:

  • Browse and edit server configuration files
  • Upload and install plugins or mods
  • Manage world files and save data
  • Create and edit server properties

4. Plugins and Mods

Enhance your Minecraft server with plugins and mods:

  • CraftPod supports Spigot, Paper, Fabric, and Forge
  • Install plugins directly through our web interface
  • Configure plugin settings via the control panel
  • Access our curated list of recommended plugins

5. Backups

Keep your world safe with our comprehensive backup system:

  • Automated daily backups
  • Create manual backups before making changes
  • One-click restore process
  • Download backups to your local machine

6. Community Guidelines

As a community-focused platform, we maintain certain standards:

  • Be respectful to all community members
  • Do not use servers for malicious purposes
  • Avoid excessive resource usage that impacts other users
  • Report any issues or violations to our moderation team

7. Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with your server:

  • Check server logs for error messages
  • Consult our FAQ section for common problems
  • Try restarting your server
  • Contact support if problems persist

8. Support

We're here to help if you need assistance:

  • Browse our knowledge base for tutorials and guides
  • Join our community Discord for peer support
  • Submit a support ticket for technical issues
  • Check our status page for service updates

Contact Support

If you need additional help, please contact our support team: