FERNODE

Guides for servers that stay online.

Short, specific guides for FerNode and the plugin library. Each one is written around the defaults that actually ship in the current builds, so you can follow it without guessing which setting or command applies to your version.

Updated 5 November 2026 10 guides Paper and Spigot
01

Run your first Paper server with FerNode

Java, memory, EULA, ports, backups and the checks to run before you invite anyone in.

10 min read · Server
02

Install a plugin without breaking your server

Stop the server, back up the world, remove old JARs and confirm the plugin loaded. Includes a rollback path if the server will not start.

8 min read · Plugins
03

Plugin settings, commands and permissions

Every config key for UltraTreeFeller, AutoRefill and FerKunG Stacker, plus the commands and permission nodes they register.

7 min read · Reference
04

Fix the problems that actually happen

Plugin not loading, version errors, lag from large trees, items that will not stack and failed connections.

9 min read · Support
05

Paper vs Spigot vs Vanilla

What each server software is, why Paper is faster, which plugins are compatible and how to switch safely.

10 min read · Server software
06

server.properties explained

Ports, online-mode, whitelist, view distance, simulation distance and the settings worth changing.

11 min read · Configuration
07

Backups and safe version upgrades

What to copy, how to test a restore, and a step-by-step upgrade with a working rollback.

12 min read · Maintenance
08

Permissions and LuckPerms

Grant or block plugin features with groups, nodes and negation, plus a worked example.

11 min read · Permissions
09

How to read a server log

Find the first real error, understand a stack trace and recognise common failure messages.

10 min read · Diagnostics
10

Home PC, VPS or managed host?

Control, cost, performance, DDoS exposure and how much RAM you actually need.

11 min read · Hosting