Your PC.Your World.Your Server.
Host anytime. Play together. Free with MZForge.
Make a Minecraft Java server on your own PC in a few clicks, then send your friends the address.
Everything in one simple app.
- Create a server
Pick Paper, Purpur, Fabric or Vanilla and a Minecraft version. MZForge sets up Java for you.
- Play with friends
Get a public address with Playit, so friends can join without router setup.
- Plugins and mods
Search and install them from Modrinth, right inside the app.
- Backups
Back up and restore with one click, or let MZForge do it on a schedule.
- Multi-Host
A friend's PC can host the same world when you're offline.
- Light or dark
Choose Sage Light or Cosmic Dark, or follow Windows.
Up and running in three steps.
- Download MZForge
Unzip it and open MZForge.exe. Install help
- Create your server
Give it a name, pick a version and press Start.
- Invite your friends
Copy the address and send it. They join from Minecraft's Multiplayer screen.
Share hosting with a friend.
With Multi-Host, your world isn't stuck on one PC. Link a friend's PC and whoever is online can host.
- Link with a codeEnter a one-time 6-digit code on the other PC.
- Your world comes alongWhen the host stops, the world syncs to the other PC by itself. Both PCs just need to be online.
- One host at a timeMZForge makes sure only one PC runs the world, so nothing gets overwritten.
Questions
Is MZForge free?
Yes, completely. You don’t need an MZForge account.
Which Minecraft edition does it work with?
Minecraft Java Edition. Bedrock (consoles, phones) isn't supported.
Do my friends need to set up anything?
No. They just need Minecraft Java Edition and the address you send them.
Do I need to set up port forwarding?
Not on Paper or Purpur — MZForge connects Playit for you the first time you start. On Fabric and Vanilla you set up the public address yourself.
Which server software can I use?
Paper (recommended), Purpur, Fabric and Vanilla. Forge and NeoForge are not available yet.
Will MZForge ever delete my server?
No. A server you haven't opened for 30 days is moved to the Recycle Bin, so you can still get it back — and MZForge warns you first. Multi-Host servers are never cleaned up.
Need help?
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Setup guideInstall, first server and inviting friends, step by step.
Found a bug or have an idea? Use Send Feedback in the app.