How to Add an Additional Port to Your Minecraft Server

Some plugins and mods use a separate port in addition to your Minecraft server's default port. Examples include GeyserMC, Simple Voice Chat, Dynmap and NuVotifier. This guide explains how to create an extra port through the game panel and use it for a plugin or mod on your Minecraft server.

Creating an extra port

1. Log in to the game panel and go to your Minecraft server.
2. Open the Ports page.
3. Click the Create port button.
4. The extra port will appear in the overview. Make a note of the port number so you can enter it in the configuration of your plugin or mod later.

Tip You can identify an extra port by the button that allows you to remove it. This button is not available for your Minecraft server's default port.

Configuring the extra port

Where you need to enter the extra port differs between plugins and mods. Check the relevant documentation first to determine which configuration file and setting you need to change.

1. Open the Files page in the game panel.
2. Navigate to the configuration file of the plugin or mod.
3. Replace the default port with the extra port you created.
4. Save the configuration file.
5. Restart the Minecraft server using the grey restart button and wait until the server has fully restarted.

My extra port is not working

If the plugin or mod does not work after configuring the extra port, check the following:

• The port number in the configuration file must exactly match the port shown in the game panel.
• Save the configuration file and always restart the Minecraft server afterwards.
• Check the console for error messages referring to the plugin, mod or port.
• A port can only accept connections when the associated plugin or mod has started successfully.

Tip Check the documentation of the plugin or mod as well. Additional settings may be required besides an extra port.