Welcome to your ultimate guide on setting up PaperMC, the high-performance Minecraft server designed to enhance your gaming experience by fixing gameplay and mechanics inconsistencies. Whether you’re a server admin or a plugin developer, this blog post will guide you through all the steps you need to follow. Let’s get started!

What is PaperMC?

PaperMC is a widely-used server implementation for Minecraft that greatly improves performance and allows for more control over gameplay mechanics. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the installation process, how to work with plugins, and even how to compile from source if you’re feeling adventurous.

For Server Admins

How to Download and Run PaperMC

Setting up PaperMC is as simple as downloading a jar file and running it. Follow these steps:

• Download Paper from our downloads page.
• Run the Paperclip jar from your server just like any other jar file.

For further insights on configuring and using Paper, visit the documentation.

For Plugin Developers

Working with Paper APIs

If you’re a plugin developer looking to dive into Paper’s APIs, here’s how:

• Check our API patches here.
• Keep track of upcoming and recently added APIs here.
• Access the Paper API Javadocs here.

Compiling PaperMC from Source

If you’re eager to compile PaperMC on your own, you’ll need JDK 21 installed along with an internet connection. The steps involve:

• Clone the repo using Git.
• Run the command ./gradlew applyPatches in your terminal.
• Then execute ./gradlew createMojmapBundlerJar.
• Your compiled jar will be found in the build/libs directory.

To view all available tasks, run ./gradlew tasks.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during setup or usage, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure you have the correct version of Java installed (JDK 21 for compiling).
• Check your server’s performance logs to identify any potential errors.
• If your server fails to start, make sure the Paper jar file is not corrupted by redownloading it from the downloads page.

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Support Us

PaperMC has various recurring expenses, primarily for infrastructure. If you’d like to support us financially, consider donating through Open Collective or GitHub Sponsors. Transparency is key, and you can always see how your donations contribute to the project.

Special Thanks To

A big thank you to our sponsors, YourKit and JetBrains, for their support with tools and licenses that assist us in making PaperMC the best it can be. For any plugin development, we recommend IntelliJ IDEA as a robust IDE for working with Paper.

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Now that you have the tools and knowledge needed to set up PaperMC, you’re ready to enhance your Minecraft server experience. Happy gaming!