Spigot 1.8

How To Make Minecraft Spigot 1.8 Server

  1. Get Minecraft server from ScalaCube
  2. Install a Spigot 1.8 server through the Control Panel (Servers → Select your server → Game servers → Add Game Server → Spigot 1.8)
  3. Enjoy playing on the server!

Spigot 1.8 Server Hosting

Spigot 1.8 is the high-performance fork of CraftBukkit for Minecraft 1.8. It supports the full Bukkit plugin API and adds its own optimizations and configuration options in spigot.yml — entity activation ranges, tick limits, view distance tweaks and more — so servers can handle more players with less lag.

The 1.8 version is legendary among PvP communities. It predates the 1.9 attack cooldown, which is why many factions, KitPvP, practice and minigame servers have stayed on 1.8 for years.

What You Can Build

  • Factions, KitPvP, HCF and practice servers
  • Minigame hubs with plugins like WorldEdit and arena systems
  • Survival servers with land claims, economy and ranks
  • Networks behind a BungeeCord proxy

    Installed in One Click

Forget compiling Spigot with BuildTools. On ScalaCube you select Spigot 1.8 in the control panel and the server is installed automatically. Upload plugins to the plugins folder over FTP and restart.

Hosting Features

Every plan includes a free MySQL database with phpMyAdmin for plugin data, automated backups, RCON, a free subdomain and unlimited player slots. Pick from 14 locations and upgrade RAM without downtime as your community grows. View all plans on our Minecraft server hosting page — 50% off the first month.

FAQ

How do I create a Spigot 1.8 server?

Visit ScalaCube's Minecraft server hosting, select Spigot 1.8, choose a server version and location, and create your server. You can then configure its settings in the control panel.

How do I install plugins on Spigot 1.8?

Upload the plugin JAR files to the plugins folder via FTP and restart the server.

How much RAM does a Spigot 1.8 server need?

2 GB suits a small server; busy PvP or minigame servers benefit from 3-4 GB.

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