Want to know how to set up a Minecraft server with your friends? Here's all you need to know with step-by-step instructions.

This article is a guide on how to setup a Java Edition server on a PC. Read: How to start a Minecraft 1.16.5 Server (Windows 2021) Chart New Territories with the ultimate Minecraft Seed Generator!

java -Xms1024M -Xmx1024M -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui This will assign 1GB of RAM to your server. If you’re using the 32-bit version of Java, 1GB is your limit.

Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.