When you first open your Minecraft server on the Pexnode panel, the Startup Wizard guides you through the essential configuration steps so your server is ready to play in minutes.
How the Wizard Works
The wizard appears automatically when you access a new server. It walks you through a series of steps, and you can go back to change any setting before applying. Once you click Finish, the wizard configures everything and starts your server.
Java Edition Wizard Steps
The Java wizard has 9 steps:
Overview of what the wizard will configure. Click Next to begin.
Choose your game mode (Survival, Creative, Adventure, Spectator) and difficulty (Peaceful, Easy, Normal, Hard).
Select your server engine — Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, Forge, or Fabric. Paper is recommended for most servers as it offers the best performance and plugin support.
If you chose Forge or Fabric, you can search and install a modpack from Modrinth right here. Skip this step for Paper/Purpur/Vanilla.
Configure your world — seed, level type (Default, Flat, Large Biomes, Amplified), and whether to generate structures.
Set max player count, enable/disable whitelist, PvP, and online-mode (cracked server support).
Adjust view distance, simulation distance, and entity limits. Lower values = better TPS on busy servers.
Optional settings like enabling command blocks, setting MOTD (Message of the Day), and spawn protection radius.
Summary of all your choices. Click Finish to apply and start your server.
Bedrock Edition Wizard Steps
The Bedrock wizard is simpler with 5 steps:
Introduction and overview.
Game mode (Survival, Creative, Adventure) and difficulty settings.
World seed, and basic world generation options.
Max players, whitelist, and online-mode.
Confirm settings and start your server.