ModsJava
Start The SMP
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.
Start The SMP
Transform your SMP server launch into an unforgettable cinematic experience!
🎆 Epic Launch Experience
Create spectacular SMP launches with:
- Firework Celebrations - Random colorful fireworks burst when SMP starts
- Rainbow Particle Effects - Beautiful rainbow particles surround players during countdown
- Multi-layered Sound Effects - Orchestral hits, thunder, and celebration sounds
- Professional Animations - Smooth transitions and cinematic timing
🏁 Two-Phase SMP Management
Starting Phase (Peaceful Preparation)
- Small configurable world border
- PvP completely disabled
- Block breaking protection
- Mob spawning control
- Custom difficulty and gamemode
Started Phase (Full Gameplay)
- Large world border expansion
- PvP enabled after optional countdown
- Normal gameplay unlocked
- Glowing world border particles
⚔️ Advanced PvP Control
- Configurable PvP Delay - Set countdown before PvP enables
- Visual Notifications - Action bar countdown during PvP delay
- Phase-Based Management - Automatic PvP control per phase
🌍 Smart World Border Control
- Dual Border Sizes - Separate sizes for starting and started phases
- Particle Rings - Red glowing particles around world borders
- Smooth Expansion - Configurable expansion duration
- Easy Centering - Set border center to player location
🛡️ Protection & Security
- Building Protection - Prevent block breaking in starting phase
- Mob Control - Disable natural spawning per phase
- Single-Use Protection - Prevents multiple SMP starts
- Admin Permissions - Secure command access
⚙️ Fully Configurable
- Hot-Reloadable Config - Change settings without server restart
- Phase-Specific Settings - Different configs for each phase
- Custom Messages - Personalized titles and notifications
- Audio Customization - Volume, pitch, and sound controls
🎯 Easy Management Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/smpstart |
Launch SMP with epic effects |
/smpstart center |
Set world border center |
/smpstart starting |
Switch to peaceful phase |
/smpstart stop/reset |
Reset SMP to initial state |
/smpstart reload |
Reload config without restart |
/smpstart help |
Show all commands |
📋 Technical Details
- Compatibility: Paper 1.21.X, Java 21+
- License: MIT License
- Source Code: GitHub Repository
- Configuration: Hot-reloadable YAML config
- Performance: Optimized for 100+ players
🎬 Perfect For
- Content Creators - Epic cinematic SMP launches
- Professional SMP Servers - Complete server management
- Gaming Communities - Unforgettable SMP experiences
- Event Servers - Structured gameplay phases
Ready to revolutionize your SMP launches? Download now and give your players an experience they'll never forget! 🚀
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as start-the-smp-4.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 28 KB
- Download link checked 1 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.