setupmc.com · Minecraft servers with Docker
Set up a Minecraft server with Docker
Create your Compose file or find a guide to setup, troubleshooting, and backups.
compose.yml
Java Edition example
services:minecraft:image: itzg/minecraft-serverports:- 25565:25565environment:EULA: "TRUE"
Choose your version, memory, and server settings in the configurator.
Free browser tools
More server tools
Connect servers, edit your server listing, or check Java and DNS.
Minecraft proxy configurator
Create a Docker Compose setup for Velocity, BungeeCord, or a custom proxy.
MOTD generator
Design a two-line MOTD with colors, RGB gradients, and a live server-list preview.
Server icon generator
Crop your image into a Minecraft-ready 64 × 64 server-icon.png.
Java version checker
Find the correct Java runtime and Docker image from a Minecraft version or startup error.
SRV record generator & checker
Create a Minecraft SRV record and check where it resolves.
For running servers
Set up and restore Minecraft backups
Instructions and configuration examples for cloud storage, Discord notifications, and recovery with itzg/mc-backup.