Minecraft Server Guides
Setup tutorials, plugin walkthroughs, performance tuning and troubleshooting — written by the TickHosting team.
How Tick Hosting's Hibernation System Works
Free servers on Tick Hosting sleep when nobody is playing, and wake back up automatically. Here is exactly how that works and what to expect when it happens.
How to Renew Your Free Server on Tick Hosting
Free servers on Tick Hosting need periodic renewals to stay online. Here is exactly how that works, and what happens if you forget.
How to Boost Your Free Server's RAM on Tick Hosting
Need extra headroom for a big build session or a full server without upgrading? Tick Hosting's free RAM boost gives you a temporary bump at no cost.
How to Migrate From Free to Premium on Tick Hosting
Upgrading to premium does not mean starting over. Here is exactly how to move your world, mods, and configuration across without losing anything.
How to Allow TLauncher Players on Tick Hosting
Want friends without a premium Minecraft account to join your Tick Hosting server? Here is how to enable it safely, and why the security step is not optional.
How to Set Up Java + Bedrock Crossplay on Tick Hosting
Let Java and Bedrock players join the same Tick Hosting server. Here is how to set up GeyserMC crossplay, step by step, including the part people usually get stuck on.
How to Change Your Java Version on Tick Hosting
Different Minecraft versions need different Java versions. Here is exactly where to change it on Tick Hosting, and which one to actually pick.
Free vs Premium Minecraft Hosting on Tick Hosting
Both plans run real Minecraft servers, the differences are specific and worth understanding before you decide which one fits your project.
How to Create Your First Server on Tick Hosting
From sign-up to a running server takes about five minutes. Here is exactly what each step in Tick Hosting's server creation flow actually does.
Become a Tick Hosting Partner
Run a Minecraft community, YouTube channel, or server project? Tick Hosting's Partner Program offers priority support, perks, and collaboration opportunities.