Minecraft server operations
Getting Started & Choices
Choose server software, a Java version, and hosting.
4 guides in this topic
Vanilla, Paper, Fabric, or Forge: choose server software
Compare Vanilla, Paper, Fabric, Quilt, Forge, and NeoForge by the plugins and mods you need.
Set up a Minecraft server on Hetzner with Docker Compose
Set up a Java server on Hetzner Cloud: Debian, SSH access, Docker Compose, and the first server start.
Find the Java version your Minecraft server needs
Match class-file errors to Java versions and choose the runtime for your server.
Set up Velocity and Paper with Docker Compose
Connect your proxy and server while keeping Paper ports isolated from the internet.