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How to host a Minecraft server: requirements, ports, and the fastest setup paths

Pick the right Minecraft server distribution, allocate the right amount of RAM, open TCP 25565, and follow a tested PaperMC or Forge walkthrough end to end.

Steam AppID

Java Edition (vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric)

RAM floor

2 GB minimum, 4 to 8 GB recommended

Default port

TCP 25565

Pick your deployment path

Minecraft reference library