How to Add a Custom Minecraft Server Icon

How to Add a Custom Minecraft Server Icon

It won’t take you long to figure out how to add a server icon to your Minecraft server, and doing so can improve how your server looks and encourage more people to join. 

This tutorial will walk you through the process of adding an icon to your server as well as creating a customized version of that icon.

Putting an image in your server’s directory Make sure that you have downloaded the Minecraft Server JAR from the official website for Minecraft before attempting to add a server icon. 

If you are using a server host, you will need to log into the dashboard of your server and use FTP to upload the icon to your server.

To add a server icon to your Minecraft server, follow these steps:

  1. Find a suitable picture to serve as the icon for the server. You can search for an image on Google, design your own icon, or use a template that is specifically designed for server icons.
  2. Check that the picture has a resolution of 64 by 64 pixels and that the file type is PNG. To resize images and convert them to PNG format, you can make use of online tools such as Simple Image Resizer.
  3. Check that the picture has a resolution of 64 by 64 pixels and that the file type is PNG. To resize images and convert them to PNG format, you can make use of online tools such as Simple Image Resizer.
  4. Transfer the server-icon.png file into the main folder of your server, making sure to copy the text exactly as it is shown in the image.
  5. You’ll want to check the multiplayer server list after you’ve restarted your server. Your newly designed icon ought to be readily apparent! 

 

This will make your server look better, which could result in an increase in the number of people joining it. 

If you decide in the future that you want your server icon to look different, all you have to do is replace the image that is named “server-icon.png” with a new one. In addition, in the following paragraph, we will walk you through the process of constructing a unique icon from the ground up.

To create a custom server icon in Photoshop, follow these steps:

  1. Open Photoshop, then choose File > New
  2. For the width and height, type 64 pixels. Make sure it is 64 pixels, not another unit of measurement, such as inches. That would be one massive server icon!
  3. Set the ‘Resolution‘ to 72 pixels/inch.
  4. Click ‘Create
  5. You should see a blank square.
  6. Let’s get started by deciding on a base color. I’ve gone with blue, but the choice is yours.
  7. Unlock the Background by clicking the lock. 
  8. Press Alt + Delete to fill the background with the selected color.
  9. Let’s add a stripe to the center. Select a brighter color, then add a new layer by pressing Shift + Ctrl + N.
  10. Select the Rectangular Marquee Tool (M). Click and drag to create a rectangle. Once the rectangle is the correct size, release the mouse.
  11. Press Alt + Delete to fill the rectangle with the color you chose.
  12. Press Ctrl + D to deselect the rectangle.
  13. Let’s add a fancy gradient effect! Create another new layer by pressing Shift + Ctrl + N.
  14. Select the gradient tool (G).
  15. Choose a white color from the color picker.
  16. Copy these settings for the Gradient Tool in the top-left corner. 
  17. Now, drag the icon’s upper left corner to its lower right corner. The gradient ought to be white and fading.
  18. Set ‘Layer 3‘ blend mode to ‘Overlay‘ and the opacity to 80%.
  19. Your icon should now look something like this:
  20. Finally, let’s add some text! Choose the Horizontal Type Tool (T).
  21. Click in the center of the screen and start typing text. For our example, I’ve used the free Norwester font.
  22. There is now an easy, individual icon to use! You can use these suggestions to give the icon more intricate styling: 
    • Add layer styles to the letter to make it pop out more! Here’s a great tutorial on layer styles that will teach you everything you need to know!
    • Add a texture to the background: Here’s a good tutorial for adding a background texture!
  23. Select File > Save As to store your modified server icon. Make sure to use the PNG format and name the file “server-icon.” Be sure to save the icon as a PSD file if you want to be able to open it in Photoshop again in the future for further editing.

Conclusion

Adding an icon to your Minecraft server is a quick and easy way to make it look more professional and attract more players. 

You can either use an image found on Google, create a custom icon from scratch using tools like Photoshop, or use pre-made server icon templates. 

Once you have the icon, make sure it is in PNG format and sized at 64×64 pixels. Simply add it to your server’s main folder and restart your server to see the new icon in the Multiplayer server list. 

Customizing your server icon is a fun and creative process that can help make your server stand out from the rest.