Great news, Minecraft 1.21.5 is now released and is automatically included on a new server install via the STIPE Control panel. You can also install it any time you like from the Installer and Modpacks section.

The Minecraft 1.21.5 update, titled 'Spring to Life', is officially released! This update brings exciting new content aimed at making the Overworld feel more dynamic and immersive. Here is a quick summary of what you can expect:

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🌿 New Mobs and Plants

Six new mobs have been added, giving players more variety in their world encounters.

A wide selection of new plants helps bring more life and color to the Overworld.

🔧 Quality-of-Life Improvements

This update includes several gameplay refinements and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.

It may not be the biggest update, but it lays the groundwork for more dynamic updates in the future.

🔥 Looking Ahead

Mojang has teased a future update focusing on the Nether and a rework of an infamous mob.

More themed updates are planned going forward, as well as a major 'Vibrant Visuals' graphical enhancement.

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Read the full update notes here:
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-1-21-5

Get ready to explore a livelier Overworld and stay tuned for more!


See deployment status: Minecraft v1.21.5 complete update status

Minecraft 1.21.5 is Almost Here - Get Ready!

With the release of Minecraft 1.21.5 Release Candidate 1, the next official update is just around the corner!
We've been working hard behind the scenes, testing and tuning our servers to make sure everything is running smoothly and ready for the update.

As with every new Minecraft version, platforms like Spigot, Forge, Fabric, and others will take a little more time to update after Mojang's official release.
So if you're running a modded or plugin-based server - hang tight! These updates usually roll out within a few days to a couple of weeks.

But that doesn't mean you have to wait to play!
With STIPE Control Panel, you can create a new server profile running Minecraft 1.21.5 Vanilla and dive right into the action.
Your existing modpacks and plugin setups will remain untouched while you explore the latest features in a fresh environment!

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Tips to Prepare for 1.21.5:

• Although we have a robust backup time machine solution, its always good to download a copy of your server files before updating
• Avoid rushing into plugin/mod updates. Wait for official releases from developers to ensure stability.
• Take advantage of STIPE Control Panel's Server Profile Manager to create multiple isolated setups for Vanilla and Modded play.

We'll keep monitoring the release channels for Spigot, Paper, Forge, and Fabric, and we'll let you know the moment they're stable for Minecraft 1.21.5.

Stay tuned, stay safe, and happy mining!
- The STIPE Server Hosting Team

Minecraft v1.21.4 - The Garden Awakens Update is here!

FAQ:
Question: How do I upgrade from 1.21.3 and older?
Answer: See this link for installation instructions.

Question: Will my existing world work?
Answer: Yes, after installing 1.21.4, older worlds will automatically be updated upon starting the server. You will not be able to revert back to an older version after this step. (the backup section of the control panel can revert your server back to before you made the update)

Question: Will my plugins work?
Answer: Spigot has been released for 1.21.4 but as it is a very recent release, it may be buggy or some plugins will not work.

Minecraft 1.21.4 Release updates:

• Java Vanilla Edition - Good to go! (v1.21.4)
• Bedrock Vanilla Edition - Good to go! (v1.21.50)
• Java Spigot - Good to go! (v1.21.4)
• Java Spigot PaperMC - Good to go! (v1.21.4)
• Java+Bedrock Combo Edition -  Good to go! (v1.21.4)

Minecraft v1.21.3 - Tricky Trials Update is here!

FAQ:
Question: How do I upgrade from 1.21.2 and older?
Answer: See this link for installation instructions.

Question: Will my existing world work?
Answer: Yes, after installing 1.21.3, older worlds will automatically be updated upon starting the server. You will not be able to revert back to an older version after this step. (the backup section of the control panel can revert your server back to before you made the update)

Question: Will my plugins work?
Answer: Spigot has been released for 1.21.3 but as it is a very recent release, it may be buggy or some plugins will not work.

Minecraft 1.21.3 Release updates:

• Java Vanilla Edition - Good to go! (v1.21.3)
• Bedrock Vanilla Edition - Good to go! (v1.21.41)
• Java Spigot - Good to go! (v1.21.3)
• Java Spigot PaperMC - Good to go! (v1.21.3)
• Java+Bedrock Combo Edition -  Good to go! (v1.21.3)

Minecraft has 2 ways to prevent unwanted players from joining the server. (This applies to both Java and Bedrock editions)

You can either use the whitelist feature which locks the server and prevents all players from joining except those who are on the whitelist. (Recommended for private servers such as family and friends)
Or
You can leave whitelist off which will allow anyone to join unless they are on the ban list.

To add/remove players from the Ban list, you can by either:
a) Using the "Ops and Whitelist" section of the server control panel settings and going into the "Banned" tab.
or
b) Using the "Console" section and typing the command:
Ban: ban <playername> [reason]
Unban: pardon <playername>

You should note that if your server.properties setting has online-mode set to false, both the whitelist and ban features are deemed unfunctional.