Current version
- Version
- Beta 15.10.18.9
- Released
- 13 October 2026
- File
MZForge-Setup.exe- Size
- 15.3 MB
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Get MZForge for Windows.
Free beta · Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) · for Minecraft: Java Edition
MZForge Beta 15.10.18.9
13 October 2026 · 15.3 MB · Windows Setup
One file. Setup installs everything MZForge needs for your Windows account. Check the file · What's new
After you download
Install in three steps.
- Open the file
Open MZForge Setup from your Downloads folder (or from your browser's download list).
- If Windows warns you
This beta isn't code-signed yet, so you may see “Windows protected your PC”. If you got the file from mzforge.com, choose More info, then Run anyway. Not sure? Check the SHA-256 below first, or wait for the Microsoft Store version.
- MZForge opens
Setup adds MZForge to Start and your Desktop, then opens it. Next, follow Create your first server.
Updating? Run the newer Setup over the old one. Your servers live in your Documents folder and stay where they are.
Uninstalling? Windows Settings → Apps → Installed apps → MZForge → Uninstall. Your worlds and backups are left on your PC.
Missing WebView2? Install the free Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime, then open MZForge again.
Before you download
The facts, up front.
What you need
- Windows 11, or Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime — already on Windows 11 and most Windows 10 PCs
- Enough free memory for your server (4 GB is the starting point)
- An internet connection for downloads and Playit
- Your friends need Minecraft: Java Edition
Trust and safety
- Not code-signed yet. Windows SmartScreen may say “Windows protected your PC” or show an unknown publisher.
- Only download from mzforge.com, and check the file's SHA-256 if you like.
- Installs for your Windows account only. Uninstalling leaves your worlds untouched.
Microsoft Store
A Microsoft Store version is being prepared. Store apps are signed by Microsoft, so there's no unknown-publisher warning. A Store button will appear here only after Microsoft approves the listing.
Questions
Is MZForge free?
Yes, completely. You don’t need an MZForge account.
Which Minecraft edition does it work with?
Minecraft Java Edition. Bedrock (consoles, phones) isn't supported.
Do my friends need to set up anything?
No. They just need Minecraft Java Edition and the address you send them.
Do I need to set up port forwarding?
Not on Paper or Purpur — MZForge connects Playit for you the first time you start. On Fabric and Vanilla you set up the public address yourself.
Which server software can I use?
Paper (recommended), Purpur, Fabric and Vanilla. Forge and NeoForge are not available yet.
Does my server stay online when my PC is off?
No. The server runs on your PC, so it's online while your PC and MZForge are running. With Multi-Host a friend's PC can take a turn hosting.
Why does Windows warn me when I install it?
This beta isn't code-signed yet, so Windows doesn't know the publisher. Download only from mzforge.com and compare the SHA-256 shown above. The Microsoft Store version will be signed by Microsoft.
Will MZForge ever delete my server?
Never permanently. Deleting a server sends it to the Windows Recycle Bin. MZForge reminds you to open servers you haven't used for 30 days, and unused servers may be moved to the Recycle Bin so you can still get them back. Multi-Host servers are never cleaned up.
Need help?
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TutorialsCreate, start and share a server, one screen at a time.
Send Feedback
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