Minecraft

How to Install Anti-Cheats on Your Minecraft Server ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

MinecraftยทMarch 22, 2026ยท11 min read

๐Ÿ” What is an Anticheat and why do you need it?

An anticheat is an essential tool for any Minecraft server, as it helps detect and prevent cheats or hacks. Keep your community safe and fair with the best anticheats.

Download the Anticheat Plugin:

Search on trusted sites like SpigotMC or CurseForge for the anticheat that best fits your needs. Some of the most popular are:

Spigot

  • NoCheatPlus: Ideal for survival servers.
  • AAC (Advanced Anti Cheat): Recommended for competitive servers.
  • Matrix Anticheat: Versatile and compatible with many servers.

Upload the Anticheat to the Server:

Log into the control panel of your server on HolyHosting.

Go to the "Files" section and select "Plugins".

Upload the .jar file of the anticheat you downloaded earlier.

nocheatplus

Anticheat Configuration:

Once uploaded, restart or start your server for the plugin to install. Then:

Go to the plugin configuration folder inside plugins/anticheat/config.yml.

Adjust the parameters according to your server's needs. Some plugins come with default configurations, but it is recommended to review the options to customize the detection level.

config

Testing and Fine Tuning:

To make sure the anticheat is working correctly:

Ask a friend to try using a common hack on a test server.

Check the alerts in the console or server logs.

Adjust the anticheat sensitivity to avoid false positives.

Updates and Maintenance:

Anticheats are frequently updated to combat new hacks, so it is important to:

  • Check for plugin updates regularly.
  • Keep your plugins always on the latest version.

๐ŸŽ‰ Protection Activated!

Your server is now more protected against cheats. Maintain a fair and fun environment for all players.

This guide should help you provide an easy and effective anticheat installation on your Minecraft server.

Conclusion

We hope this guide has been useful and remember, don't hesitate to ask on HolyHosting Discordย or contact our support team.

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