Hey everyone! The final Minecraft update of 2025 just dropped a few hours ago and it’s absolutely massive.

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11 – officially named Mounts of Mayhem – is here, and we’re thrilled to announce that it’s already available on Plox.host with true one-click installation through PloxHost Panel. No manual uploads, no waiting for Paper/Spigot builds – just select 1.21.11 and you’re ready to ride into the chaos.

Let’s break down everything new in this update so you know exactly why your next server needs to be running Mounts of Mayhem today.

The Spear – A Brand New Melee Weapon

After years of waiting, we finally have a new weapon!
The Spear can be crafted in every material tier (including netherite) and has two attack styles:

• Quick jab (fast multi-hits)
• Charged thrust – the longer you charge and the faster you’re moving, the more damage it does (elytra + spear = one-hit aerial kills!)

New exclusive enchantment: Lunge
Launches you forward and knocks enemies away horizontally (uses hunger, perfect for PvP).

Nautilus – The Underwater Mount You’ve Always Wanted

Meet the Nautilus: a giant rideable squid-like mob that you can tame with pufferfish. While riding it you get:

• Infinite water breathing (Breath of the Nautilus effect)
• Its own inventory
• Armor slots – yes, you can put netherite armor on your squid!

Nautiluses spawn naturally in all ocean biomes and are going to completely change ocean exploration and monument raiding.

New Mob Variants & Tameable Undead Horses

• Camel Husks – desert raiders with spear-wielding husk riders
• Zombie Nautilus – drowned riding zombified nautiluses in warm oceans
• Parched – sun-immune desert skeletons that shoot Weakness arrows
• Zombie Horses now spawn naturally in plains & savannas and can be tamed with red mushrooms!

Netherite Horse Armor

Finally! Upgrade your diamond horse armor to netherite in the smithing table. Your horse is now basically invincible.

Horses, Donkeys & Camels Can Swim

No more watching your mount drown in a two-block-deep river. All riding animals now swim properly.

Other Cool Additions

• Boat with Chest is now craftable in vanilla
• New /stopwatch command for speedrunners and map makers
• Frogs now produce froglights when eating magma cubes (yes, still in the game!)
• Tons of behind-the-scenes changes for datapack creators

Ready to Play Mounts of Mayhem Right Now?

Good news – you don’t have to wait.
Log into PloxHost Panel, create a new server (or update an existing one), select Minecraft 1.21.11, and click install. Done. Your server will be online in under a minute.

Limited-Time Launch Discounts

To celebrate the update, we’re running two exclusive promo codes:

• MEGAMC → 33% OFF FOR LIFE on all Budget plans (perfect for small survival groups)
• EXTREMEMC → 20% OFF FOR LIFE on Extreme & Premium plans (big modded servers, 100+ players, no lag)

Just head over to https://plox.host, pick your plan, and enter the code at checkout.

Final Thoughts

Mounts of Mayhem feels like the update we’ve been begging for – new combat depth, actual reasons to explore oceans again, and mounts that finally feel useful in late-game. Whether you’re starting a brand new survival world with friends or upgrading your existing realm, this is the perfect time to jump in.

What are you trying first – spear + elytra combos or building an army of armored nautiluses? Let us know in the comments!

Running a Minecraft server should be fun, not complicated. That’s why we’re excited to announce that seven new One-Click Jars have been added to the PloxHost Panel — giving you even more flexibility and performance options with just a few clicks.

Now available: Fabric, NeoForge, Sponge, Folia, Velocity, Pufferfish, and Mohist.

Whether you want high performance, hybrid mod/plugin support, or a proxy for a network of servers — there’s now a One-Click Jar built for your setup.

What Are One-Click Jars?

A One-Click Jar is the engine that powers your Minecraft server — it’s the core file that determines how your server runs, what kind of content it supports (mods, plugins, or both), and how efficiently it performs.

With PloxHost’s One-Click Jars, you can deploy any of these server types directly from your control panel — no manual downloads or setup required. Just log in, pick your jar, and launch your world in seconds.

The New Jars: Explained in Depth

Each new addition brings something unique to the table. Here’s what makes each one special — and when you should use them.

🧵 Fabric

Purpose: Lightweight modded servers with speed and flexibility.
Best for: Players who want fast updates and optimized mod performance.

What it is:
Fabric is known for its modding performance and simplicity. It’s lightweight, modular, and often the first platform to support the newest Minecraft versions. Many modern modpacks (especially on versions 1.20+) are moving to Fabric due to its faster startup times and resource efficiency.

Why choose Fabric:

• Lightning-fast updates to new Minecraft versions.
• Low RAM and CPU footprint.
• Active development community.
• Compatible with Fabric API (a must-have dependency for most mods).

When to use:
If you want to create a smooth modded experience without overloading your server’s resources.

🧱 NeoForge

Purpose: Modern replacement and continuation of the classic Forge modding platform.
Best for: Heavy modpacks or modern modded servers.

What it is:
Born from the Forge ecosystem, NeoForge continues its legacy with better performance and modern compatibility. It’s designed to handle large modpacks, custom gameplay mechanics, and complex server-side features.

Why choose NeoForge:

• Maintained by an active developer community.
• Excellent mod compatibility with recent Minecraft versions.
• Better support for large, complex modpacks.
• Built for long-term stability and modern server performance.

When to use:
If your favorite modpack lists “NeoForge” — this is your go-to jar.

🧩 Sponge

Purpose: Plugin-based servers for custom gameplay without mods.
Best for: Servers that want plugin-driven experiences, commands, and APIs.

What it is:
Sponge bridges the gap between performance and flexibility, offering a robust plugin API that’s built on top of Forge or Vanilla Minecraft. It’s often used for roleplay, admin tools, and mini-games.

Why choose Sponge:

• Fully open-source with strong documentation.
• High-level API for plugin developers.
• Stable and customizable for any gameplay type.
• Can be used as a hybrid (SpongeForge) to mix plugins and mods.

When to use:
If you want to customize gameplay with plugins rather than heavy modding.

⚡ Folia

Purpose: Maximum performance for busy servers.
Best for: High player counts, farms, and lag-free gameplay.

What it is:
Folia is a performance-oriented fork of PaperMC, designed for multi-threaded execution. In simple terms, it allows your server to run multiple regions in parallel, dramatically improving performance under load.

Why choose Folia:

• Incredible scalability for large playerbases.
• Significantly improved TPS (ticks per second) under heavy activity.
• Optimized for CPU concurrency and modern hardware.
• Maintained by the PaperMC team.

When to use:
If your world is full of redstone, entities, and simultaneous players, Folia keeps everything running smoothly.

🌐 Velocity

Purpose: High-speed Minecraft proxy for networks.
Best for: Hub setups, minigame networks, or multi-server systems.

What it is:
Velocity is a modern, fast, and secure proxy designed to connect multiple Minecraft servers together. It’s the spiritual successor to BungeeCord, offering better performance, lower latency, and enhanced security.

Why choose Velocity:

• Lightweight proxy with multi-server support.
• Compatible with Paper, Folia, and Pufferfish backend servers.
• Built for large networks and cross-server connections.
• Supports plugins made for Velocity’s own API.

When to use:
If you’re running a network with multiple gamemodes, Velocity is your backbone.

🐡 Pufferfish

Purpose: Fast, optimized Paper fork for plugin-based servers.
Best for: Survival or creative servers that rely on plugins.

What it is:
Pufferfish takes the solid foundation of PaperMC and adds targeted optimizations for performance and memory efficiency. It’s ideal for servers with heavy plugin use or moderate player loads looking for the best vanilla-like experience.

Why choose Pufferfish:

• Drop-in replacement for Paper.
• Focused on performance and stability.
• Perfect for SMPs, creative worlds, and plugin-heavy setups.
• Compatible with most Spigot/Paper plugins.

When to use:
If you want a smooth, plugin-driven vanilla experience with improved performance.

⚙️ Mohist

Purpose: Hybrid mod + plugin support.
Best for: Communities that want both mods and plugins in the same server.

What it is:
Mohist merges the functionality of Forge (mods) and Bukkit/Spigot (plugins), giving you the best of both worlds. It’s a great choice for servers that want to integrate modded gameplay while still enjoying plugin features like permissions, economies, or anti-cheat systems.

Why choose Mohist:

• Supports both Forge mods and Bukkit/Spigot plugins.
• Great for hybrid modded communities.
• Active developer support and documentation.
• Offers rich configuration options and admin tools.

When to use:
If you’re running a custom modded world but want plugin control and moderation tools, Mohist is your ideal setup.

But, how you can start using our new jars?

How to Launch a Jar on PloxHost

1. Log in to your control panel: https://panel.plox.host/
2. Go to your Minecraft server.
3. Click Modpack & Jars.
4. Choose your preferred Jar from the list (Fabric, NeoForge, Sponge, Folia, Velocity, Pufferfish, or Mohist).
5. Select your Minecraft version.
6. Confirm installation.
   • If you’re switching from another Jar, the system may require a reinstall.
   • Always backup your world before changing jars, just in case.
7. Start your server and check the console for successful startup messages.

That’s it — your new setup is ready to go!

Have a Jar Request?

We’re always expanding our One-Click lineup!
If there’s a jar you’d love to see on the PloxHost panel — open a ticket and tell us what you’d like added next. 🎮

As most of you are aware there's currently a category 4 hurricane that is impacting parts of Florida with strong winds, rain, flooding, and tornados. We do wants to keep our customers updated  on what's going on and share updates especially since we have a data center in Tampa. Down below will be a timeline of updates and we will update as we get more info from our DC. Any service impact will be posted on our status page.

Update: 9/28/2022 7:08 AM EST

The following message has been sent to us from our Tampa location, Hivelocity, regarding the hurricane.
All Tampa customers have been notified.

With Hurricane Ian continuing its path towards Florida USA, we wanted to establish the first of what is sure to be numerous updates over the coming days.
Current forecasts project Hurricane Ian to impact the Tampa Bay Area, where TPA1 and TPA2 are located, starting Tuesday evening around 7pm ET and ending Thursday evening around 7pm ET.

First, please know our TPA1 and TPA2 data centers are reinforced concrete buildings built to withstand the severest of weather. Should we lose utility power at either of our Tampa facilities we will fail-over to our UPS systems and diesel generators. We have topped off the fuel tanks for each of our generators and are storing additional fuel at each location while also establishing lines of communication with our contracted refueling vendors. Our Technical Support and Facility Teams will be, as always, on-site working around the clock throughout the storm maintaining our customers' and facility needs. Lastly, we always recommend you perform regular backups of your data and this seems like as good a time as any to suggest creating a fresh one.

Update: 9/28/2022 4:29 PM EST

We are still tracking the storm. At the moment it appears that Tampa is not in the direct line of the hurricane. However, this has been changing all day. We are praying for the safety of everyone who is effected by this storm.

Update: 9/28/2022 10:42 PM EST

At this time the datacenter is still running on grid power. The storm has slightly missed Tampa, but effects are still being seen. We will continue to provide updates as we receive them.

Update: 9/29/2022 3:31 PM EST

We just got word from the DC that reports that there hasn't been any damage to TPA 1 and TPS 2 and are reporting operational! Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the storm and hope for a speedy recovery.

Today we are saying farewell to our old site design, the past 5 years we’ve had the same design and we felt It’s time that we gave it a massive facelift!

We’ve been hard at work changing our design and making improvements to make things easier in the problem areas on our old site design. Down below we explain the changes and improvements we’ve made and we are excited to hear from you!

We are happy to announce our brand new website. It is now live for you to view at https://plox.host/.

The Goodies

We have spent countless hours debating over design details that now look irrelevant. At the end of the day, we have created an amazing UI experience for all of our customers to use.

The backend of our website is built using Vue & NuxtJS. Backend API served using Laravel. The site is using a Single Page Application, allowing for a seamless integration between all pages. No refreshes, and minimal loading.

Just take a moment and glance at perfection…

Big Thanks

We would like to take a moment to thank the developers who have worked on this project.
Donald G. - Backend
Aries C. - Backend
Ethan C - Frontend
& the few graphics designers who worked to create the beautiful art seen on the site.

New Website Features

We have added many new features alongside the design of the website.

About-Us Pages

We have added more information about our services and the PloxHost experience. Find it by accessing the “About Us” dropdown menu.

Minecraft Ordering Process

We have simplified the process of ordering your new Minecraft Game server. Everything is located on a single page. All locations, plans, pricing, etc.

Search Support Portal & View Articles

We have added an easy way to contact support, a centralized view of everything. https://plox.host/support

New Ordering Process

You will not have to leave our site anymore to configure your new server. A new, easy to use ordering experience is available by selecting any plan on our website. Try it out!

Stock API

We have added a stock API to access all of our backend stored information. API documentation is coming soon.
& many more. Find every new feature on our site 😜

New Ordering System

We would like to review our new ordering system.

Once you have selected your server plan, you will be brought to the ordering system.

All configuration options will be listed. Server jars, operating systems, hostname selection, etc.

When you’re done configuring your new server, you are met with an easy overview of what you’re about to purchase

A list of all active promotional codes are available as well.

You need to try this out!

Help us Bug Test & Report Issues

This is a new website, we have tested it rigorously, however we are expecting issues.
Please use the following link to report any issues:

https://forms.gle/PXN6b6vR7KSymNQ3A

Conclusion

Thank you! As always, we would like to thank every individual who allowed us to create amazing experiences like this. We have more on the way so stay posted!

Cheers to the future.

Hi everyone! We are excited to announce that we've partnered with DiscordLab's to throw an event! You will be able to add your bot to DiscordLab's amazing bot listing service, where your bot can gain popularity, while at the same time playing to win prizes for PloxHost services.

Details

If you have a bot on DiscordLab's your goal is to have many users vote for your bot on DiscordLab's. Plus you get a multiplier if you host your bot with us.

If you don't have your bot hosted with us you check out our Discord Bot Hosting prices so you get can that multiplier!

PloxHost customers gain a 2x multiplier for each vote. This means that every time somebody votes for your bot on the DiscordLab's platform, your vote will count as two! See instructions below on how to participate.

Have a question? Feel free to contact us via PloxHost or DiscordLabs.

Prizes?

Yes there will be! The top 3 bots that has the most votes will be given a lifetime of our top tier Discord bot hosting.

Users who place 4th and 5th place will receive $10 credit on their account to use on any of our products.

Just for participating as well, every member will receive a 10% coupon to use on PloxHost Discord Bot Hosting services!

How to enter?

Before continuing, you must ensure that your bot meets all requirements and is posted at DiscordLabs. You can view all that here. If you have any questions regarding adding your bot to DiscordLab's, please reach out to them! They are more than happy to help you get rolling!

1. Join DiscordLabs Discord server. This enables them to assist you if you have any issues.
2. Go to their bot submission page.
3. Enter your client ID. You can find that in Discord's dev portal.
4. Confirm your bot
5. Submit your bot info

In order to join the event, you must enter your PloxHost service ID on DiscordLab's control panel.

• Under the "Integration" tab on the control panel of DiscordLab's, please enter your server ID.

• To find your server ID, visit the PloxHost control panel

Paste this server ID into the box and click save!

How to get Bot Votes

Bot Votes is a feature of DiscordLab's platform. Anybody who uses your bot, or normal users can vote on your discord bot.

From here, users will be able to click "Vote" every 12 hours. This not only gains you points on our event, it helps boost Discord Bots to the front of DiscordLab's homepage.

You can vote 1 times within every 12 hours.

Why you should join?

Prizes! You also gain the opportunity to grow your bot on a new platform!

Event ends June 30th at 12:00 AM EST.

Best of luck to all!

If you have questions or concerns feel free to submit a ticket and we will be happy to assist you!
Terms and Conditions apply, please see https://plox.host/terms-of-service/ for more info.

Hi everyone! Minecraft 1.19 has been released today! In this post we will be going over what's included in this update. Some stuff included in this updates are new blocks, mobs, biomes, and more.

The Deep Dark

The Deep Dark will be much more treacherous than the other underground biomes. As it is the home of the Warden mob. This is a mini boss that goes around and stalks the Deep Dark. You'll also have to watch your step as walking over the sculk blocks found throughout will send a signal throughout the deepdark that activates Sculk Shriekers. When this is activated Shriekers will alert the Warden to your location.

The Deep Dark isn't just a cave. It will also contain olden cities, and big ruins that are overgrown with Sculk. The ancient cities will prove a challenge to explore but it will be rewarding as it's home to chest that contain special treasure that are very rare and can't find anywhere else. These chest contain many of the new items in 1.19 such as disc fragments, shards enchanted books with new swift sneak enchantment.

Mangrove Swamps

Mangrove swamps, on the other hand are delightful. These swamps are majorly populated by the new Mangrove tree type. The Mangrove tree can be planted either on land or in water and grows vary tall thanks to it's large roots. The difference between the Mangrove swamp and the standard swamp biome are the atmosphere and the color palette and the use of mud instead of dirt on the ground. This means players who explore a mangrove swamp may find themselves sinking into the mud slightly.

Frogs, Tadpoles, and Frogspawn

Three frog variants are set to arrive in 1.19: temperate, cold, and warm. These various types of frogs will be different colors and spawn in different biomes - Cold frogs will spawn in snow biomes, warm frogs will spawn in deserts, and temperate frogs will spawn in swamps including the new Mangrove Swamp biome.

Tadpoles, another new mob coming with the update  will grow into one of three different form of frogs depending on the climate of the biome in where they live. You can move  tadpole around in a  bucket of water so you can move them between different areas to control the frog variant that they become when you aren't transporting tadpoles around in your bucket they will swim in bodies of water after hatching from frogspawn.

Normally frogs were going to eat fireflies but Mojang said that they had changed this feature and that the frogs will now eat small slimes and magma cubes as people notified them that fireflies were poisonous for frogs in real life. This change means that fireflies will no longer be coming in the update. Small slimes will cause the frog to enter into love mode while eating small magma cubes will cause the frog to create a froglight one of the blocs in the new update.

The Allay

Another mob you will meet in the update is The Allay the fan requested mod from Minecraft Live 2021 The Ally is a little blue fairy that you'll find caged up near Phillager Outposts and and Woodland Mansions. If you free the Allay and give it an item they will move around and find said item making them useful farmhands and mining partners. When they get said items The Allay will fly back to you or a nearby note block to dump the stack.

The Warden

The Warden is a miniboss that lurks in the deepdark It's blind and cannot see you. However that does not mean your safe. The Warden is able to track you by vibrations from your footsteps which ripple through the ground across the the sculk blocks. If these vibrations reach a sculk shrieker it will let loose loud screams before summing the warden. This means that the normal methods of avoiding mob such as invisibility won't help when trying to hide from the Warden.

When summoned by the shrieker the warden will raise from the ground and attack you. The warden is able to kill you with one hit so it's best to avoid it and run away rather then fighting back. Mojang themselves said that the warden is more of a natural disaster then a normal mob so you should keep your distance and try to run when found.

Mud and Mud Brick

As you explore the new swamp biomes you will come across the new mud blocks. Mud might sound and look like dirt but we're here to let you know that there's a big difference but not a big difference but they are technically separate blocks. If you gather mud blocks you can use them to craft a block of packed mud which you can then make them into mud bricks. These are prettier for houses so consider using mud bricks instead of dirt when you are constructing an early base.

Mud is also useful if you want to make clay. To easily get clay place some mud on top of a block that has a pointed dripstone underneath. Water will then flow from the mud and through the dripstone causing the mud to dry up. Once the water is gone you'll be left with a block of clay

Sculk, Sculk Catalysts, and Sculk Shriekers

Sculk is an unusual material found throughout the deep dark. As you move vibrations will start and spread through sculk blocks. If these vibrations ripple through to a sculk shrieker it will emit a screech if there's multiple screech in succession the warden will raise nearby and hunt down you.

The difficult thing to manage when in the deep dark is the spread of sculk as you explore. You will find sculk catalysts throughout the deep dark which when a mob is killed it causes sculk to grow on the surrounding mobs. If you spend long enough time underground exploring the ancient cities and gathering treasure the spread of the sculk overtime will make it more difficult to survive.  

Froglight

Froglight is a new block that forms when frogs eat small magma cubes. froglights are colorful blocks that light up an area in a dim light. The color of the light changes depending on the type of frog that ate the magma cube. Warm frogs make a purple froglight cold frogs make green froglights and temperate frogs make yellow froglights.

Mangrove Wood

Chopping mangrove trees allows you to earn a new kind of wood known as mangrove wood. This has red hue that will give you creations a warm cosy feel This wood can be use for all sorts of blocks such as doors stairs and trap doors so you can add a some splash of color defensive towers.

Boat with a chest

The boast with a chest is a new highly wanted vehicle that you can use in the new update. It's the perfect tool to those who like some oversea exploration as you can easily dump all of your loot into the chest and set sail on your travels. It also promotes the use of multiple bases as you will be able easily transport items around the world without  limiting yourself to just your inventory slots.

Echo Shards and Recovery Compass

As you explore the deep dark you'll find treasure chest. within the chest you may find new items called echo shards. Echo shards are small dark crystals that you can use to make a recovery compass. To do this place a regular compass in the center if the crafting table and then eight echo shards around the edge.

A recovery compass will point you to the previous location where you died to collect your loot. This will be very useful for those who enjoy mining and will be lot less scary since you won't lose all your stuff.

Disc Fragments

Disc fragments are another treasure that you'll find in chest within the ancient cities. If you manage to gather nine disc fragments which will prove to be  hard as they are very rare you can use them to craft a music disc named 5. This disc will play numerous songs that you might commonly hear in the deep dark including the noises by the sculk shrieker and the warden along with the occasional melodies.

Swift Sneak Enchanted Books

Swift sneak is a new enchantment that you can only get by finding enchanted books in the deep dark. If you find a swift sneak enchanted book you can use it to enchant trousers with the swift sneak enchainment. This makes you move faster while sneaking using the crouch function with level 3 swift sneak allowing you to move 75 percent of your normal speed movement. This is much faster then just normal crouching which makes you move at 30 percent speed. You can find swift sneak enchanted books exclusively in the deep dark's ancient cities and cannot be created yourself at an enchanted table.

Conclusion  

If you would like to play this update check out our Minecraft hosting plans. From there once you purchased the server be sure to use our How to upgrade to Minecraft Version 1.19 article and follow the steps there. Also, There's a discount for Minecraft hosting. be sure to use code MC119 at check out and you will earn  44% off. If you have questions or need assistance feel free to submit a ticket.

Before we get into this blog we would like to sincerely apologize for the recent troubles that all of you encountered. This is on us and there's no excuse for this and for that we apologize. We have identified the issue and implemented a permanent fix.

What Happened

A few weeks ago we started having performance  issues with our registry server. The current solution we had worked great until recently when we started to run into performance issues. Our server simply could not handle the amount of data flowing from the registry server -> every server, development instance, etc. Our registry is accessed  every-time a server is turned on. We also use registry for development and other projects we are working on so this means it's mission critical for us.

Resolution  

After recent incidents with performance and the registry server going offline at random times. We have migrated it to a brand new cluster This is a high available cluster, with storage attached using s3. It's performant, fast, and finally resilient. It can withstand downtime on a node, and continue running just like our game panel. Again We want to issue an apology for the recent issues. This will not occur again. We thank you your patience regarding these high priority issue. If you have questions or concerns feel free to reach out to us via ticket or Discord.

As we look towards expanding our Dedicated Server lineup, we are excitied to announce our Dedicated Server Stock API.

With this new API, you are able to check and see all in-stock server configurations, pricing, upgrades, etc.

Why is this important you ask?

As we plan on expanding our dedicated server lineup. Our customers may find it helpful to scout out new servers they may be interested in. One of our new goals at PloxHost is to also be more developer friendly. We are doing this by opening up more opportunities.

Future Plans with API

Our team is always looking to innovate. We plan on releasing more parts to our API, such as searching, filtering, etc. This API will also be part of our API docs, which are in the works. Stay tuned!

How to access

You can access the API at https://stock-api.plox.host/?method=dedicated

Thank you!

About PloxHost

Welcome to PloxHost, since 2015 we have offered premium hosting services to our thousands of customers starting at $1.50. We are PloxHost. The leading, cheapest, hosting provider.

Here we are going to lay over basic details regarding our new control panel.

A couple of weeks ago we announced our new theme for the discord bot hosting panel. This will now transition over for Minecraft services. Read below.

How was our new panel built

We have put together a group of 3 developers, 2 designers, our system administrator team, and community helpers.

Our control panel is based off of Laravel & open sourced software. Our project is based off of pterodactyl, the open sourced game server management panel.

Written in Laravel & Typescript. Using ReactJS & TailwindCSS. In the backend, using GoLang, python, and more. Our team has worked tirelessly with these softwares to create our new panel.

The panel is fast as sh!t!  (Pardon our French)

I would like to take a moment to thank the different staff members apart of this project:

• Donald (Head of development)
• Lachlan (System administration & project planning)
• Mark (Development, project planning)
• Lucas (Knowledgeable, project planning)
• Support Staff & community helpers

We would like to thank them for their hard work over the past couple of months! This wouldn’t of been possibly without them.

Why are we transitioning?

Over the last couple of years, it has been quite impossible for PloxHost to locate and employ developers to update and manage our current panel management system, Multicraft.

Multicraft has treated us well since 2015. With an outage that occurred last summer due to Multicraft licensing issues, our team started to believe it may be best for our company to transition.

Building a panel off new frameworks, it would be easier, and better for our teams to create amazing software.

Migrating panels will also allow us to support more source game, and other hostings in the future. We were feature-locked & game-locked within Multicraft.

We believe this is the right choice for our company moving on. PloxHost strives for innovation and excellence, and we could no longer offer that with Multicraft. Now with our amazing team of in-house developers, we are now able keep to our core values.

The new PloxHost Control Panel

Here we will highlight new features, and updates to the panel.

Theme Re-design

Our control panel is beautiful. It’s easy on the eyes with dark mode, has everything in a central place, and is easy to navigate.

Beautiful and easy to navigate server list. You can find quick information regarding your server here.

Accurate, live, and awesome-looking status graphs

💡 Compared to our current Multicraft option, these graphs are updated live, and show exactly what your server usage is like.

Quick-glance server status boxes

Minecraft Specific Features

(Click on the dropdown / sub-option to view the feature)

Quickly edit Minecraft Server Settings

Clicking on an option will allow you to edit the setting

🧪 Test your Votifier settings

🏎️ View your online players, and quickly manage them (OP, Ban, Kick)

🚇 Set a sub-domain for each server allocation(port)

🏺 Change server version, modpack, jar, etc.

You can easily change your server modpack and jar via our beautiful interface

You can search all jar and modpack options. Query between each one.

You can also set a custom jar with one click!

🪠 Plugin Manager

Easily install and manage your plugins with ease. Pulled directly from Spigot (SpiGet) API.

🧑‍💼 PloxHost Launcher

The PloxHost Launcher has gotten even better in this update.

We have so much more planned. This is just the start of something amazing!

Panel Wide Features

• 2FA available via tokens & keys (yubikey)
• Panel tour (gives a tour around the control panel for new users
• Login with Billing Portal (No longer need to remember multiple passwords to access PloxHost Services)
• API Access (More details soon)
• Paste contents of server console with a click of a button
• Wipe & Reinstall server
• Brand new, stinkin’ fast file manager
• Can now create multiple databases (max 3 per server)
• Brand new Schedules manager
• Subusers with ACTUALLY GOOD sub-user permissions
• User-created backups stored off-site (max 3 per server)
• Create multiple ports per server (max 3 per server)
• Audit Logging (log actions that you or sub-users have taken)
• Quick-action buttons for contacting our support team (No need to fill out forms, they will redirect you and fill in the data for you)
• Brand new API (More details soon)
• Load balanced panel. It’s available in 3 different regions for fast, and easy access.
• Mobile optimized

There is so much more!

Transition Process

This transition will be spanned out over a couple of weeks. Our team has been working hard to test and get this panel ready for production use. And it is now to a place where we can offer it to customers. Here’s the process...

New Orders

Starting Monday, Feb 21st, 2022, we will now be accepting orders via the new control panel. All current plans for Minecraft Hosting will be the same, but now they will be deployed via the new control panel.

New control panel URL

The control panel is now at https://panel.plox.host/

What’s being migrated, and what’s not being migrated

We are not able to migrate all settings with your servers. We have outlined the following.

We are working to make this process as easy as possible. If anything that is NOT being migrated is effecting you. Please contact us, we will help you migrate over anything possible.

Migration Process

Starting on Monday, Feb 21st, 2022, we will start migrating Extreme Minecraft Hosting customers to our new PloxHost Control Panel.

Quick notes:

• The process will take 5 - 10 minutes per server
• Your server will be powered off shortly, then powered back on
• Your multicraft server will be marked as suspended
• You will be emailed from our new control panel to set your new password
• Your current multicraft (https://mcp.plox.host/) password will NOT work! It will be invalidated!
• Information on the billing portal will be updated.
• New plan name
• Server ID
• Your server files & settings will be at https://panel.plox.host/

Our team has been working hard to nail down the migration process. We have, you can say, mastered this process.

Budget Minecraft Hosting services will begin migration on Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2022. Starting with Frankfurt, Germany services.

Before migration of your server node. You will receive an email 2 hours before the migration. This will say the servers being migrated, estimated time per, and any other important information.

You will get an email after the migration of your server. This will outline logging into the panel, and details regarding the migration.

Our team is migrating thousands of servers. Although this process has been fully automated, we are asking for your patience...

🚧 Please, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. You can reach us via our website or via email.

🚨 Updates regarding the migration process will be sent via email. We are also going to be posting status updates via https://status.plox.host/

There will be another notion document available to view your nodes progress. We have a lot of work to do, so do bare with us.

You will get emails from us as well.

Knowledgebase

Our knowledgebase has been re-written to acknowledge changes we have made to our control panel. This will be available at https://support.plox.host/ starting tomorrow, under a category named “Minecraft Hosting - PH Control Panel”, the existing category will be marked as hidden.

UPDATE: the new knowledge base is available. It is located under the same category as previous, “Minecraft”. https://support.plox.host/en/knowledgebase/category/minecraft

Thank you to Lucas and the rest of the team for putting together an amazing, new knowledgebase

Thank you so much for your patience. We are so excited to share these new updates with you.