Paper Server

Please Note:


 * If you want a semi-vanilla server with minimal changes to Minecraft and just a few plugins (none of which impact gameplay) then CraftBukkit may be a better fit for you.
 * If you have already downloaded the server jar to your computer then move onto the Starting a Local Server tutorial!

There are 3 ways to install Paper:

 * 1) Download it from the Official PaperMC Website.
 * 2) * Pro: Provides the most updated server software with the latest bug fixes & improvements (directly from the official source).
 * 3) * Pro: It is quick and easy.
 * 4) * Pro: It will allow you to follow along with the Starting a Local Server guide to start the server on your own computer for initial setup or testing. This guide will also teach you how to transfer files between your computer and your Minecraft host!
 * 5) * Con: If you do not wish to follow the Starting a Local Server guide and learn the skills it teaches than method #2 is faster.
 * 6) The second method is to get your Minecraft hosting plan setup (see Setting Up Hosting). You will be able to select Spigot and a Minecraft version in the online server panel they provide you.
 * 7) * Pro: Quick & easy.
 * 8) * Con: While it will provide all MC versions (I.e. 1.17), the server jar file provided will most likely not include the latest fixes and improvements made by the Spigot developers.
 * 9) Use a third-party website to download the server jar file.
 * 10) * Con: There are no benefits to this method because method #1 is far superior.
 * 11) * Con: While websites like GetBukkit.org are very commonly used to install CraftBukkit, Spigot, etc, be aware that this is illegal (because they are redistributing Minecraft code)! For that reason we discourage you from using it!
 * 12) * Con: Furthermore, like #2 it will probably provide server jars that are not up-to-date.
 * 13) * Con: Also, due to being an unofficial provider there is a risk of the files being malicious and may harm your computer or server.

Recommendations:

 * 1) For the path of least resistance I recommend method #2.
 * 2) If you wish to use more recent Minecraft versions and you want to learn as much as you can that'll be useful to you later, use method #1.