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This article is about the server requirements of the current Minecraft PC version, . For the game requirements, see Hardware requirements. For performance comparisons, see Hardware performance.
Server installation and configuration
For a full tutorial on setting up a Minecraft server, please read the installation and configuration guide.
Server requirements
- Note that these requirements only apply to the Survival version of Minecraft, and not to the Classic version.
- Requirements may change depending on the server software, such as using Bukkit and/or mods.
- Java 6 JRE or newer is required for Minecraft Servers!
* Note: linux users should avoid using OpenJDK 6 for server hosting, as it has been know to cause issues
- Only the JRE version is required, however, Java JDK will still work.
- The more memory that your server has, the better. It is recommended to have at least 3 GB. That way, plenty of RAM is left over for the operating system, and you have the possibility of allocating more to the Minecraft server.
- Minecraft servers, as of 1.1.0, can use multiple cores, so now they will not sit idle.
- You can use CanIHostAMinecraftServer to get a rough idea how many players you can host.
Here is a simple recommendation to help you get started and/or help decide which hosting option is best for you:
Running a LAN Party type Server (since 1.3.2)
- Note that these requirements are for the server only you will need to allocate more resources to the OS!
| Requirements | Players | CPU | RAM | HDD | Notes |
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| Minimum | 2-4 | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 x2 | 2GB | At least 150MB for world saves | Be sure to have at least a low-ping internet connection. (Such as DSL or Cable) |
| Recommended | 2-6 | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 x2 | 3GB | At least 200MB for world saves | Be sure to have at least a low-ping internet connection. (Such as DSL or Cable) |
Running a Dedicated type Server
Please see Dedicated Server Requirements for more information.
Running a Server-grade Server
Please see Server-Grade Server Requirements for more information.
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