Documentation

Everything you need to get started with Sheep Hosting

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to Sheep Hosting! Follow these simple steps to get your Minecraft server up and running.

1. Create Your Account

Visit our pricing page and select a plan, you will be redirected to the store registration page to create your account.

2. Access Your Store

Log in to store.sheephosting.co.uk using your credentials.

3. Buying Sheep Coins

Go to the wallet page through the menu, enter the amount of sheep coins you would like to purchase, and complete the payment process.

4. Purching a server

Go to the shop page, select a server plan, pick the time period, choose your server software type, name your server and click "Order now".

5. Start Your Server

After purchasing your server, wait for the server to download and configure. The server should automatically start after installation but if not click the green "Start" button. Your server will be online in seconds!

6. Connect & Play

Copy your server IP from the panel and add it to Minecraft. Enjoy!

🎮 Server Management

File Manager

Access your server files directly through the panel. Upload plugins, edit configurations, and manage your world files.

Server Console

Monitor your server in real-time and execute commands through the web console.

Backups

Create manual backups or schedule automatic backups to keep your world safe.

🌟 Community Servers

List your server on our Community Servers page for free!

✅ Requirements

  • Must be hosted with Sheep Hosting
  • Server must be active (not suspended)
  • Follow community guidelines
  • Provide accurate information

Visit community.sheephosting.co.uk to submit your server!

💳 Billing & Support

Payment Methods

We accept major credit/debit cards and PayPal.

Need Help?

Contact us at [email protected] or join our Discord!

⚙️ Advanced Topics

Installing Plugins

Upload .jar files to the /plugins folder and restart your server.

Server Properties

Edit server.properties to configure game rules, difficulty, and more.