How to Add a Server Icon to a Minecraft Server

Adding a server icon to a Minecraft server is a simple yet effective way to improve its appearance and make it more recognizable to players. A server icon is a small image that is displayed next to the server name in the Minecraft server list, and it can be customized to reflect the server's theme or community. In this guide, we will show you how to add a server icon to your Minecraft server, as well as how to resize it to the correct dimensions.

Requirement

Server icons must have dimensions of 64x64 pixels and be saved as a PNG file.

Note: Server icons support partial transparency in images.

How to add a server icon on a Minecraft server

1. Prepare the server icon image.

2. Rename the image to server-icon.png.

Note: If Windows file extensions are disabled, simply rename it to server-icon.

3. Minimize the file for later use in the tutorial.

4. Log in to the HolyHosting Premium or Budget panel.

5. Stop the server.

6. Go to the File Manager tab on the left.

7. Upload the .png file from step 3.

8. Start the server.

How to resize a server icon for a Minecraft server

1. Open the server icon image in Paint.

2. In the Home tab, select Resize.

3. Choose the Pixels option.

4. In the Horizontal and Vertical fields, enter 64.

5. If the pixel sizes do not match, uncheck Maintain aspect ratio.

Note: The image may stretch if the pixel sizes do not match. Consider cropping the edges of the image until you get the desired result.

6. Go to the File tab and choose Save as > PNG picture.

7. Enter server-icon and click Save.