# Minecraft Server Setup

Minecraft server: Paper/Purpur, 2–8 GB RAM, eula=true, port 25565. OP, LuckPerms, Geyser, mods – all guides.

**Quick answer:** A Minecraft server needs at least 2 GB RAM for vanilla (~10 players) and 6–8 GB for modded. Paper or Purpur reduces lag significantly.

## Common problems

- [Server won't start](/en/gameserver/minecraft/server-startet-nicht)
- [Lag despite RAM](/en/gameserver/minecraft/improve-performance)
- [Forge crashes](/en/gameserver/minecraft/install-mods)
- [SRV record](/en/domain/minecraft-srv-record)
[Accept EULA](/en/gameserver/minecraft/eula) · [Give OP](/en/gameserver/minecraft/op-geben) · [LuckPerms](/en/gameserver/minecraft/luckperms) · [Realms vs own server](/en/gameserver/minecraft/realms-vs-eigener-server)

[Install](/en/gameserver/minecraft/installation) · [Performance](/en/gameserver/minecraft/improve-performance) · [Hub](/en/gameserver)