Quick Start
Get your first Minecraft server running on Cafora Host in under 5 minutes.
This guide walks you through purchasing a plan and connecting to your first Minecraft server on Cafora Host.
Step 1: Purchase a Plan
Cafora uses WHMCS for account management and billing.
- Visit the Cafora Store
- Click Register to create your account
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Verify your email address
- Browse available plans and select one that fits your needs
- Complete the checkout process
Once your order is processed, your server will be provisioned automatically.
Step 2: Access the Control Panel
Cafora uses Pterodactyl Panel for server management.
- Visit the Cafora Panel
- Log in with the credentials you created during purchase
- Locate your server in the server list
The store (store.caforahost.com) handles billing and account settings. The panel (panel.caforahost.com) is where you manage your Minecraft server.
Step 3: Start Your Server
- Click on your server in the Pterodactyl Panel
- Navigate to the Console tab
- Click the Start button
- Watch the console for the server to finish loading
Your server will be ready within a few minutes on first launch.
Step 4: Connect to Your Server
- Copy the Server Address displayed at the top of the panel
- Open Minecraft
- Go to Multiplayer → Add Server
- Paste the address and click Done
- Join your server
It may take a few minutes for your server to start on first launch. The console will show progress as the server loads.