Configuration
Network, startup, versions, and schedules in the Nether Panel
The Configuration section of the Nether Panel covers network settings, startup options, server software, and scheduled tasks. Open your server in the panel and use the tabs to configure each area.
Restart may be required
Some changes require a server restart to take effect.
Network
The Network tab manages how players connect to your server.
Port allocations
View your assigned IP address and port for each allocation. One allocation is marked as Primary.
Click Create Allocation to add another port. Your plan limits how many allocations you can use per server.
Domain configuration
Link your own domain so players can connect with a hostname instead of a raw IP and port.
Enter your domain, select the game type, and the panel shows the DNS records you need to add with your domain provider — including A and SRV records where applicable. Use the copy buttons next to each record to paste them into your DNS settings.
An SRV record lets players connect using just your domain without specifying a port.
Startup
The Startup tab controls how your server launches.
Startup command
View the full Startup Command used to run your server. You can copy it, but you cannot edit it from the panel.
Need a custom startup command?
Contact support via a Discord ticket or email [email protected] to request changes.
Docker image
Select the Docker Image your server runs on, such as a Java version. This is an advanced option for choosing the runtime environment.
Server variables
Edit Server Variables that control how your server starts. Common variables include:
- Minecraft version — the game version to download and use
- Server jarfile — the jar filename your server runs
Variable names and available fields depend on your server type.
Versions
The Versions tab lets you switch Minecraft Java Edition server software. Your current software and build are shown at the top — click Switch or Browse on any option to change it.
Available software includes:
| Type | Options |
|---|---|
| Server software | Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
| Mod loaders | Forge, NeoForge, Fabric |
| Proxy software | Velocity, BungeeCord |
Each option shows whether stable or experimental builds are available. Select a software type, pick a version, and apply the change.
Other games or editions
Looking for Minecraft Bedrock or a different game? Visit Settings to switch your server type.
Schedules
The Schedules tab runs automated tasks on a timer — such as commands, backups, and other server actions.
Create a schedule
Click to create a new schedule and give it a name — a readable label for what the schedule does.
Timing
Use Simple Interval Mode to pick how often the schedule runs — set intervals in days, hours, and minutes. At least one time unit must be enabled.
Turn off simple interval mode to use cron syntax for more advanced timing.
Options
- Only When Server Is Online — run the schedule only while the server is running
- Schedule Enabled — turn the schedule on or off without deleting it
After creating a schedule, add the tasks it should perform (such as sending a command or triggering a backup).