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A custom server icon is a great way to make your Minecraft server stand out in players' server lists. By default, servers show a generic gray icon. Adding a custom icon gives your community a professional brand identity. In this guide, we will walk you through preparing your image and uploading it to your Minecraft server via our Pterodactyl management panel.
Step-by-Step Guide to Uploading a Server Icon
Minecraft has strict format requirements for server icons. If your image size or format is incorrect, the server will ignore it. Follow these steps to configure it properly:
Prepare or Locate Your Image
Find the image you want to use. Ensure it adheres to the following criteria:
- Must be a exact square image.
- Must have a size of precisely 64x64 pixels.
- Must be in PNG format.
Pro Tip: Automatic Converter
You can utilize mcutils.com/server-icon-converter to automatically resize your image to 64x64 pixels, convert it to PNG format, and name it server-icon.png.
Access the Server Panel
Access your server through our management panel at gp.skyraincloud.in.
Navigate to File Manager
Click on your server, and navigate to the File Manager (listed as the Files menu) on the left sidebar within your server settings.
Delete Existing Icon (If Present)
Locate the file named server-icon.png in the root directory (the top-level folder). If it exists, delete it. If the file does not exist, proceed to the next step.
Upload Your server-icon.png
Upload your prepared image file. Ensure that the server icon file is named exactly server-icon.png and is placed in the root directory of your Minecraft server.
Activating the Icon
Once the image file is uploaded to the root directory, simply restart your Minecraft server from the console page. When the server boots back up, Minecraft will read the file and display your custom icon on everyone's server list!
⚠️ Troubleshoot Note: Icon Not Displaying? If your icon does not load, double-check that the file name is completely lowercase:server-icon.png(notServer-Icon.pngorserver-icon.png.png). Also, ensure that you cleared your local Minecraft client's server list cache by clicking "Refresh" in multiplayer mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use animated GIFs for the server icon?
No, Minecraft only supports static PNG files for the server icon. Animated GIFs are not supported in the default server list.
What happens if the image is larger than 64x64?
Minecraft will fail to load the icon and it will show the default grey logo. The resolution must be exactly 64x64 pixels.
Does the icon work for Bedrock players?
Yes! If you are running GeyserMC to allow Bedrock/mobile players to join your Java server, Geyser will automatically query the server-icon.png and display it to Bedrock players in their server menus.
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Performance Comparison: SkyRainCloud vs Competitor Game Hosts
| Evaluation Criteria | SkyRainCloud AMD EPYC Node | Competitor Shared Game Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Clock Frequency | AMD EPYC Enterprise (3.7 GHz High Frequency Boost, Zen 5) | Older Xeon E5 / AMD EPYC Milan (2.2 - 3.4 GHz) |
| Server Panel | Pterodactyl Panel (1-Click Modpacks, Backups, SFTP) | Clunky Multicraft or Restricted Proprietary Panels |
| DDoS Protection | 2+ Tbps Game Shield (UDP & Handshake Filter) | Basic Null-Routing (Server Drops Offline When Attacked) |
| RAM Architecture | DDR5 5600 MT/s ECC High-Bandwidth Memory | DDR3 / DDR4 Shared Non-ECC Memory |
| Pricing & Billing | From ₹99/mo (Instant UPI, Paytm, GPay, Zero Forex) | $7.50+/mo in USD with International Card Forex Penalties |
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