MZForgeMinecraft server manager
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Interactive walkthrough

Start your Minecraft server

From setup to the green Online indicator — with a safe stop when you finish playing

Step 1 / 6

Open your server

From My Servers, choose the server card and select Open.

MZForge tutorial screenshot: My Servers dashboard
My Servers dashboard · Actual MZForge screen; values may be examples
Step 2 / 6

Press Start Server

On Server Home, press Start Server. The first run may need to download Java or Minecraft server files.

MZForge tutorial screenshot: Server Home screen
Server Home screen · Actual MZForge screen; values may be examples
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Watch the real status

MZForge shows startup progress and console output. Starting is not the same as Online.

MZForge tutorial screenshot: Real MZForge console
Real MZForge console · Actual MZForge screen; values may be examples
Step 4 / 6

Wait until Online

Wait for the online indicator and a fully ready Minecraft server. The first run can take longer than later starts.

MZForge tutorial screenshot: Cosmic Dark Server Home
Cosmic Dark Server Home · Actual MZForge screen; values may be examples
Step 5 / 6

Use the console when needed

The Console shows server activity. Only enter commands you understand; player and plugin changes may need a restart.

MZForge tutorial screenshot: Server console
Server console · Actual MZForge screen; values may be examples
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Stop safely when finished

Use Stop inside MZForge and wait for Minecraft to save and shut down. Do not force-close Java or power off mid-save.

If something behaves differently in your build, use Help or Health Check in MZForge rather than forcing the server to continue.

MZForge tutorial screenshot: Server controls
Server controls · Actual MZForge screen; values may be examples
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