Minecraft

How To Use Geyser

In this guide, we’ll show you simple steps to install and configure GeyserMC so your Minecraft server supports cross-platform play for both Java and Bedrock players.

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Installing the GeyserMC Plugin

  • Install the compatible GeyserMC version.

  • Access your Paradise Panel.

  • Stop the server.

  • Head over to the Networks tab.

  • Click “Create Allocation” and copy the newly generated port.

  • Navigate to the Files tab.

  • Upload the jar file to your plugins folder.

  • Start the server.

  • Stop the server.

  • Open the plugins folder and locate the Geyser-Spigot folder.

  • Click on the config.yml file.

  • Locate the line port:

  • Replac19132 with the port generated.

  • Save the changes.

  • Start the server.

Installing the GeyserMC Mod

  • Install the compatible GeyserMC version.

  • Access your Paradise Panel.

  • Stop the server.

  • Head over to the Networks tab.

  • Click “Create Allocation” and copy the newly generated port.

  • Navigate to the Files tab.

  • Upload the jar file to your mods folder.

  • Start the server.

  • Stop the server.

  • Open the config folder and locate the Geyser-Fabric or Geyser-NeoForge folders.

  • Open the config.yml file.

  • Find the port: line.

  • Replace the 19132 with the generated port.

  • Save the changes.

  • Start the server.

MOTD and Server Name (Optional)

  • Locate the lines primary-motd: and secondary-motd:

  • Find the line server-name and set it to your server name to make both visible in the pause menu and the settings menu.

Setup Floodgate (Optional)

Floodgate is an extension for GeyserMC that allows Bedrock players to join a Java Minecraft server without needing a Java Edition account. Without Floodgate, Bedrock users must authenticate with a Java account before joining, but with Floodgate installed, they can connect directly and play without that extra step.

  • Install the compatible Floodgate version.

  • Access your Paradise Panel.

  • Stop the server.

  • Navigate to the Files tab.

  • For NeoForge/Fabric servers, you'll need to upload it to the mods folder.

  • For Spigot/Paper servers, you'll need to upload it to the plugins folder.

  • Start the server.

  • Stop the server.

  • In the config.yml file, find the line auth-type:

  • Replace online with floodgate

  • Save the changes.

  • Start the server.