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Choose the server version

This guide helps you choose the right type of Minecraft server.

Server types

TypeDescriptionUsage
VanillaOfficial Mojang serverGame without mods
PaperOptimized Spigot forkServer with plugins
SpigotServer with plugin supportServer with plugins
ForgeMod supportModded server
FabricMod support (lightweight)Modded server
PurpurHighly optimized Paper forkHigh performance

Recommendations

For a classic survival server

➡️ Paper or Purpur

For a modded server

➡️ Forge or Fabric

For mini-games

➡️ Paper with plugins

Change version on the Panel

  1. Log in to your Game Panel:
  2. Select your server
  3. Go to Startup
  4. Change the Server Jar File variable
  5. Restart the server

Supported Minecraft versions

We support all Minecraft versions from 1.8 to the latest stable version.

tip

Paper is recommended for most servers thanks to its optimizations.