Minecraft Java servers need specific versions of Java to run properly. Here is our list of recommended Java releases:
| Server Type | Java Version |
|---|---|
| Forge / Fabric 1.16 and below | Java 8 |
| Vanilla 1.16 and below Paper / Spigot 1.16 and below Bungeecord / Waterfall |
Java 11 |
| Vanilla 1.17 and above Paper / Spigot 1.17 and above Forge / Fabric 1.17 and above |
Java 16 |
| Vanilla 1.18 and above Paper / Spigot 1.18 and above Forge / Fabric 1.18 and above |
Java 17 |
| Vanilla 1.20.6 and above Paper / Spigot 1.20.6 and above Forge / Fabric 1.20.6 and above |
Java 21 |
You may get errors or crashes if you don't use the recommended Java release.
