Making a Vanilla Java Minecraft server is very straightforward with Pine Hosting. This guide covers how to install a Java version through your Startup tab.
Steps:
- Login to your game panel here
- Select the server you want to work on
- Make sure your server is Offline
- Head over to your Startup Tab
- Find the "DOCKER IMAGE" box
- Click the dropdown menu and choose the version you want
- Then, head over to your "Versions" tab and search for "Vanilla"
- Click on it and then select the Vanilla version that is compatible with your Java version
- If you don't care about server files, simply click on "Wipe Server Files"
- Accept the EULA and click "Install"
- Once the installer is done, head over to your Console and Start your server
Important Information:
Make sure to check you have the correct Java version required for the game version your server is on otherwise it wont start.
Here's a quick reference for which versions of Minecraft use which Java versions:
Java 8 - Versions 1.12.2 and below.
Java 11 - Versions 1.13 - 1.16.5.
Java 16 - Versions 1.17 - 1.17.1
Java 17 - Versions 1.18 and above.
Java 21 - Versions 1.20.5 and above.
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