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How to Re-enable Achievements on Your Bedrock Minecraft World
If you've accidentally disabled achievements on your Bedrock server by enabling cheats, you can re-enable achievements with the use of a world editor like Dovetail. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="As this process involves modifying your world files, make sure to create a backup of your server before proceeding with the steps in this guide." appearance="error"} :: --- How to Get Started 1. Open your Server Control Panel. 2. Stop your server and wait for it go offline. 3. Navigate to the Config tab and open Server Properties (Bedrock). 4. Locate the Allow Cheats setting, then Disable it, and Save the file. This must be disabled to re-enable achievements. 5. Locate the Level Name setting and take note of the name for the next steps. 6. Navigate to the Files tab and open the folder. 7. Open the folder matching the name you saw in the Level Name setting, then Download the file. Modifying the level.dat File Once the file has been downloaded, it can be edited it to re-enable achievements. 1. Open the Dovetail editor. 2. Select Open and open the file you downloaded. 3. Find the following values and change them from to : cheatsEnabled, commandsEnabled, and hasBeenLoadedInCreative. 4. Select Save to download the updated file and proceed to the next section. Uploading the Modified File Back to the Server Once the values have been updated and the level.dat file has been downloaded, it can be uploaded back to the server. 1. If the modified file is named , rename it to . It will not be recognized by the server if it's named incorrectly. 2. Navigate to the world folder where the file was from originally. 3. Upload the modified file, then select Overwrite to replace the original file. 4. Start your server. --- Creative Players If any players are still in Creative Mode, their gamemode will need to be set back to Survival Mode for them to earn achievements. Thankfully, you don't need to enable cheats to do this. You can run the following command in the Console instead: --- That's it, achievements should be re-enabled for all players on your Bedrock server!
How to Find and Share Any Minecraft Log
When troubleshooting an issue with your Minecraft server, logs can help you diagnose and tackle the problem at hand. Shockbyte staff may also ask for logs during a support inquiry to quickly identify any issues you may be experiencing. --- How to Find and Share Your Server Console Log With our panel, sharing your console log takes just two clicks. 1. Navigate to the Shockbyte Panel and open up your server. 2. Click the overflow menu in the top-right corner of your console. 3. Click the Share Log button. How to Find and Share Your Server's Crash Reports Crash reports contain information including what mods were loaded during the crash and where or when exactly the crash occurred. 1. Go to the Shockbyte Panel and open up your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab. 3. Locate and open the crash-reports folder. 4. Sort the directory by Last Modified and click on the latest crash report. 5. Copy all of the text and paste it into our Hastebin. 6. At the top right, click Save and copy the generated link in your address bar to share the log. Local Client Logs for Vanilla/Modded Minecraft Versions Minecraft generates client-side logs, which are saved to your computer locally. These logs are similar to console logs in that they display a timeline of events, however, client-side logs only display information relating to your game client, not the server. 1. On your keyboard press + at the same time. This will open a Run dialogue box usually in the bottom left of your screen. 2. Paste into the Run dialogue field and press OK. 3. Open latest.log with any text editing program. 4. Copy all of the text in this document. 5. Paste the text into our Hastebin then click Save. 6. Copy the generated link in your address bar to share the log. --- Finding Logs for CurseForge Modpacks The CurseForge launcher makes installing modpacks much easier than traditional methods. It creates separate Minecraft instance folders, each containing all necessary files, including log files unique to the mod pack you are playing. 1. Open the CurseForge launcher, and click the Minecraft logo. 2. Right-click the modpack you are playing and select Open Folder. 3. Open latest.log with any text editing program. 4. Copy all of the text in this document. 5. Paste the text into our Hastebin then click Save. 6. Copy the generated link in your address bar to share the log. If you need help with troubleshooting your server, just reach out to our support team and share any logs created from the steps above.
How to order a Minecraft Server with Shockbyte
Minecraft servers are a fun way to play Minecraft with your friends and other players all over the world. With Shockbyte, running a Minecraft server has never been this easy! Shockbyte offers server hosting for both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions, so you can run a server whether you play on a PC, mobile, tablet, console or any other supported devices. Not only that! We also support all server types available for Minecraft, giving you the freedom to choose any server type and version, and you can change this at any time you want. If you're ready to kick-start your Minecraft server with Shockbyte, simply follow the guide below: --- Ordering Your Minecraft Server You can order a Minecraft server through the Shockbyte website. 1. From the top navigation menu of Shockbyte's website, click Minecraft Server Hosting. 2. On the Minecraft plans page, select a server plan by clicking on Add to Cart directly below your chosen plan. The right server plan for you will depend on the amount of RAM your server needs to support the amount of players you expect to host, the Server Type you want to run, the type and number of mods or plugins you intend to use, etc. If you're not sure how much RAM you will need, you may read our article here: How much RAM do I need for my Minecraft server? The plans listed on the page will show recommended slots, which is the recommended number of players each plan can support. However, these are simply suggested numbers, and you can adjust the number of players you can allow in your server regardless of your plan size. 3. On the order page, select your preferred billing cycle. By default, this is set to monthly. However, you may choose to pay for your server renewal on any of our available cycles explained below: Monthly : Billed one (1) month after the previous one. Quarterly : Billed three (3) months after the previous one. Semi-Annually : Billed six (6) months or half a year after the previous one. Annually : Billed 12 months or a full year after the previous one. 4. Under the Configurable Options section, select your preferred Server Location, and you can include addons to your server package order by selecting your preferred addons. If you do not know which location to choose, you may read our guide here: Which server location should I choose? 5. Once you've reviewed the Order Summary, click Continue to checkout. 6. If you have a discount code, enter it in the bottom section of the Review & Checkout page and click Validate Code to apply the discount and update your total amount due. If you have successfully applied the coupon or do not have one, click the Checkout button. 7. You will be asked to log in or register on the Checkout page. If you have an account, simply click on the Already Registered button. Otherwise, you may sign up by filling out the registration form or through any of the alternate options shown on the page. 8. Once logged in or signed up, scroll to the lower section of the Checkout page to choose your preferred payment method, review and agree to the Terms of Service by ticking the checkbox, complete the captcha, and finally, click Complete Order to checkout and pay for your order. 9. Once you've successfully paid for your order, check your registered email's inbox for the email containing your Minecraft Server Details and Panel Login Information. You may also find a copy of the same email in the client area: Email History --- You can now begin setting up and playing on your Minecraft server! Be sure to check out the knowledgebase for other guides and articles: Minecraft Minecraft Bedrock Edition (MCPE)
How to Convert Worlds from Vanilla to Spigot
This guide is for converting your worlds from Vanilla to Spigot. If you're looking to convert your world from Spigot to Vanilla, take a look at this guide here. If you've recently updated your server from Vanilla to Spigot, you may notice that your Nether and End dimensions have been reset; any changes you made in those dimensions have disappeared. Not to worry, however, your progress hasn't been lost. The reason your Nether and End dimensions have reset is that Spigot stores dimensions in a different way than Vanilla. Spigot, as well as CraftBukkit and Paper, store their other dimensions in two separate folders named and . Vanilla stores these dimensions in and respectively, so you can restore your old dimensions by migrating the old data into the new folders. --- Converting Worlds from Vanilla to Spigot If you change to Spigot and want to transfer your dimensions, you can follow these steps: 1. Login to your server's control panel and Stop the server. 2. Navigate to your Files tab and open the affected dimensions: If you need to restore your Nether world, open If you need to restore your End world, open 3. Download the Region folder from that directory onto your computer. 4. After the download is complete, navigate to the new dimension folder made by Spigot: If you are restoring your Nether world, open If you are restoring your End world, open 5. Upload the region folder you downloaded in step 4 and confirm any overwrite prompts that may appear. 6. Start your server. When you load into the affected dimension, your data should now be present.
How to Convert Worlds from Spigot to Vanilla
This guide is for converting worlds from Spigot to Vanilla. If you're looking to convert your world from Vanilla to Spigot, check out our guide on the process here. If you're using Spigot, PaperSpigot or CraftBukkit and you have switched to Vanilla already, you probably noticed that your Nether and End worlds have reset; any changes you made in those dimensions have disappeared. You don’t need to worry, however, as your progress has not been lost. Vanilla stores the data for those dimensions in a different location on the server. When you first started your Spigot server using the default world name, you might have noticed that two new folders were created, named and . This is how the forks of CraftBukkit (Spigot & Paper) store these two dimensions. However, Vanilla stores them differently as and , respectively. This would be why your progress is not there, as Vanilla Minecraft is not reading the region data from the CraftBukkit-generated dimensions. --- Converting Worlds from Spigot to Vanilla If you change to Vanilla and need to migrate your dimension data, you can follow these steps: 1. Login to your server's control panel and Stop the server. 2. Navigate to your Files tab and open the affected dimensions: If restoring the Nether, open If restoring the End, open 3. Download the Region folder from the respective directory to your computer. 4. After the download is complete, navigate to the new dimension folders: If restoring the Nether, navigate to If restoring the End, navigate to 5. Upload the region folder you downloaded. 6. Start your server. When you load into the affected dimension, your data should now be present.
Getting Started with the Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 Update
Excited to begin your Minecraft 1.18 Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 adventure with friends? This page contains all the resources to help you get started! Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 brings many exciting changes, including an increased world height. --- Updating an Existing Server Updating your server to Minecraft 1.18 is as simple as selecting a new server type on the control panel! Before making any changes to your server, we recommend making a backup. For the best experience, we recommend creating a brand-new world. You can either reset your server completely or create a new world to switch to. Not to worry - our Knowledgebase contains all the articles to turn your server to Minecraft 1.18: How to Manually Backup Your Minecraft Server How to Reset Your Minecraft Server How to Create and Switch Worlds on Your Minecraft Server How to Update Your Minecraft Server Version Updating an existing world to 1.18 is safer than previous versions. If you keep the old world, the update will only overwrite the void (y=0 and lower) and generate the new terrain. Beyond that, only the new chunks will be affected by the updated terrain generation. --- Purchasing a New Server If you’d like to purchase a brand-new server to play Minecraft 1.18, Shockbyte offers the answers to commonly asked questions from first-time server owners: How much RAM do I need for my Minecraft server? Which server location should I choose? What does the control panel look like? Buy a new 1.18 Minecraft server here! --- Starting a Server Need help running your first Minecraft 1.18 server? We’ve got you covered! Check out our Knowledgebase for a variety of guides on managing your Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 server - and more! Some of the popular beginner articles include: How to Order a Minecraft Server with Shockbyte How to Get Started with your Minecraft Server How to Configure Your Minecraft Server (server.properties) So what are you waiting for? Hop onto your server and enjoy exploring Minecraft 1.18 Caves & Cliffs: Part 2 with friends!
Getting Started with the Caves & Cliffs: Part 1 Update
You can view our Showcase for the 1.17 Update here: [](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33fYljzpT4) This page contains resources to help you get started with and update your server to Minecraft 1.17 Caves & Cliffs: Part 1. --- All Editions of Minecraft For general information on how to manage your 1.17 server, you can get started with our guides on how to reset, update, and backup your Java or Bedrock Edition servers. How to Reset Your Minecraft Server How to Update Your Minecraft Server Version How to Manually Backup Your Minecraft Server --- Java Edition For servers that are specific to Java Edition clients, we have some guides to help you manage your server type and version. How to Switch Your Server Type from Spigot to Vanilla How to Switch Your Server Type from Vanilla to Spigot/PaperMC How to Downgrade Your Minecraft Java Client Version If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php