Basic Server Management

Introduction

Gorp is used to manage individual instances of Minecraft servers. A Minecraft server is what contains the world files, plugins, and settings for an individual server.

Create & Delete Servers

Create a server

gorp create-server [server] <world>

Where “server” is the server name and “world” is an optional name for the world. If no name is given, the world is given the name “default”.

Delete a server

gorp delete-server [server]

This action is irreversible. Ensure you have a backup of the server and world files!

Start & Stop Servers

Start a server

gorp start [server]

If a world file does not exist, Gorp will ask if you wish to proceed with generating a new world. Answer y to continue if you wish.

Stop a server

By default, Gorp will take a world backup and give a 30 second warning to any players in the server.

gorp stop [server] <fast|now>

Optionally, add “fast” or “now” to the end of the command.

  • fast Skips world backup
  • now Skips backup and warning (immediate safe shutdown)

Restart a server

gorp restart [server] <fast|now>

The “fast” and “now” options behave like stopping a server (above).

Backup & Restore Servers

Backing up

gorp backup-server [server]

Restoring

gorp restore-server [server]

Gorp will prompt you to browse the backup files and restore the one you want. This will overwrite the current server files! Be sure to take a backup of them before restoring, if desired.