OC Guides
Guides, references, and notes for people using Owners Connect.
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Social Media Strategy for Minecraft Servers: The 2026 Owners Connect Playbook
A technical, practical social media strategy for Minecraft server owners covering content systems, platform roles, tracking, Discord conversion, paid promotion, analytics, and player retention.
How to Build a Staff Application Process for Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to create a fair staff hiring process that helps you find reliable moderators, reduce permission risks, and build a stronger Minecraft server team.
Staff Abuse Reports: How Minecraft Servers Should Handle Claims Against Staff
A practical guide for Minecraft server owners on reviewing staff abuse reports fairly, preserving evidence, avoiding conflicts of interest, and handling outcomes without public drama.
Discord Scam Guide for Minecraft Players
A player safety guide from Owners Connect covering common Discord scams targeting Minecraft communities, including fake giveaways, QR login traps, fake verification bots, crypto withdrawal scams, malware downloads, session hijacking, and what to do after clicking something suspicious. Because apparently “free money from a random Discord DM” is still somehow not setting off enough alarms.
What Servers Can See When You Connect
A player privacy and security guide explaining what Minecraft servers can see when players connect, including IP addresses, UUIDs, usernames, chat logs, commands, movement data, purchase history, ban networks, and practical ways players can protect themselves.
The Importance of Minecraft Server Branding and Consistency
Learn how strong branding helps Minecraft servers attract players, build trust, improve retention, and create a more professional community across Discord, websites, listings, events, ranks, and in game experiences.
Server Etiquette: How to Be a Positive Member of a Minecraft & Discord Community
Learn how to be a respectful, helpful, and positive member of any Minecraft server or Discord community by following basic etiquette, communication, and behavior guidelines.
Legal Smarts for Server Owners
Terms of Service Guide (NOT Legal Advice, Don't Sue Us)
How to Sell Your Minecraft Server Safely
A practical guide for pricing, marketing, proving value, avoiding bad deals, and understanding why Discord member counts are not the same thing as active players.
OC Core Command Guide
A quick guide to the main OC Core Discord commands.
Owners Connect Profile System
How OC profiles, badges, vouches, services, portfolio items, and staff history work.