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Create your first server

Seven quick steps through the Create a Server window. You can change almost everything later.

  1. Step 1 of 7

    Open Create Server

    On My Servers, click Create Server (or New Server in the sidebar).

    My Servers with the Create Server button highlighted.
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  2. Step 2 of 7

    Name your server

    In the Server step, type a name you'll recognise. It only changes what MZForge shows, not your address.

    The Server step with the name Weekend World typed in.
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  3. Step 3 of 7

    Pick the software and version

    Choose Paper — it's recommended and gets the automatic Playit address. The newest Minecraft version is picked for you. Keep Microsoft Accounts Only unless you know you need otherwise.

    Paper highlighted as the recommended server software, with Minecraft 26.2 selected.
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  4. Step 4 of 7

    Game settings

    In Game, pick the memory (4 GB is a good start), how many players, who can join, the game mode and difficulty.

    The Game step with memory, players, game mode and difficulty choices.
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  5. Step 5 of 7

    Make it yours (optional)

    In Looks, write the two lines people see in their server list, choose colours and a server icon. Skip it if you like.

    The Looks step with the two-line server message and icon choices.
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  6. Step 6 of 7

    Plugins (optional)

    In Plugins, tick any popular starters. Each one is checked against your exact version. You can add more later.

    The Plugins step with suggested plugins verified for Minecraft 26.2.
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  7. Step 7 of 7

    Accept the EULA and create

    In Finish, check the summary, tick I accept the Minecraft EULA, then click Create My Server.

    The Finish step with the EULA ticked and the Create My Server button highlighted.
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