Minecraft: Java Edition

The classic block-building sandbox. Host a survival world or a creative build server for your friends.

Minimum size

  • CPU: 2 cores
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Platforms: PC (Java Edition)

Vanilla Minecraft runs comfortably on the smallest size. Big worlds, lots of players, or heavy redstone benefit from a larger tier.

Key settings

Minecraft offers a rich set of options, including:

  • Game mode (Survival, Creative, Adventure, Hardcore) and difficulty.
  • Max players (1–100, default 20), PvP, online mode, and MOTD.
  • World options: world type, seed, structure generation, build height, and world size.
  • Mob spawning: animals, monsters, and NPCs.
  • View distance for performance tuning.

See Editing Game Settings.

Network ports

Port Protocol Purpose
25565 TCP Game traffic

How to connect

In Minecraft, choose Multiplayer → Add Server (or Direct Connect) and enter your server's IP and port 25565. The address is on the server's instance page — see Connecting & Inviting Players.

Mods

The mod system is currently available for Factorio only.