Server Not Starting

Updated 2026-03-18

Server Not Starting

Step 1: Check Console Logs

1. Go to Dashboard → Server → Console
2. Look for error messages (highlighted in red)
3. Common startup errors and fixes below

Common Startup Errors

"Java version X required" (Minecraft)

• Your server needs a different Java version
• Dashboard → Server → Settings → Java Version
• Modern Minecraft (1.17+) needs Java 17+
• Minecraft 1.20.5+ needs Java 21+

"Address already in use" / "Port conflict"

• Another process is using the same port
• Try restarting the server container
• Contact support if persists

"File not found" / "Jarfile not found"

• Server files may be corrupted
• Reinstall the server from Dashboard → Server → Settings → Reinstall
• Make sure you haven't deleted critical files

"EULA not accepted" (Minecraft)

• Edit eula.txt and change eula=false to eula=true
• Or use Dashboard → Server → Settings → Accept EULA

"License key invalid" (FiveM)

• Re-enter your FiveM license key
• Generate a new one at keymaster.fivem.net

"Out of disk space"

• Clean up old backups and log files
• Remove unused mods or maps
• Upgrade your storage plan

Step 2: Try These Fixes (In Order)

1. Restart the server
2. Check logs for specific errors
3. Remove recently added mods
4. Verify server files (reinstall option)
5. Restore from backup (last known working state)
6. Contact support if nothing works

Step 3: Reinstall (Nuclear Option)

If all else fails:

1. Create a backup of your world/save data
2. Dashboard → Server → Settings → Reinstall
3. This will reset server files but keep your world data
4. Re-add mods one by one

> 💡 Tip: Check your email notifications — GameHostCloud sends alerts when servers fail to start.