Tutorials

Your first Minecraft server, made simple.

Three short guides with a real screenshot for every step. Do them in order the first time.

Screens are from MZForge Beta 15.10.18.9 with example data.

Guide 1 · 7 steps · about 2 minutes
Create a server

Name it, choose Paper and a version, pick memory, then Create My Server.
Start guide
Guide 2 · 5 steps · about 1 minute
Start your server

Press Start Server, follow the startup steps to Online, and stop safely when you're done.
Start guide
Guide 3 · 6 steps · about 2 minutes
Invite friends with Playit

Connect Playit once, copy your address and help friends join from Multiplayer.
Start guide

Before you start

MZForge is installed (Download, then install help)
A few minutes and an internet connection
For Playit: a web browser to sign in once (free account)
For friends: Minecraft: Java Edition on their PC

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