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How to Install Anti-Cheats on Your Minecraft Server πŸ›‘οΈ

MinecraftΒ·March 22, 2026Β·11 min read

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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