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Dedicated Server Help for Windows
Practical dedicated-server setup, networking, update, backup and recovery help for Windows hosts.
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Protect the world
Backups, rollback points and clean stops come before risky updates, imports or configuration changes.
Get friends connected
Ports, Windows Firewall, router limits and outside-player tests are explained in plain language.
Separate game libraries
Choose the server you are hosting
Each game keeps its own installation, ports, settings, backup and update guidance. Minecraft Java and Bedrock are intentionally separate.
Not sure which Minecraft edition to host?Compare Minecraft Java and Bedrock serversChoose by client edition, server package, TCP or UDP port, world format, extensions, and device joining before you install.
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Minecraft Bedrock
Windows server · Built-in Bedrock compatibility
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Minecraft Java
Windows server · Java Edition PC
Open server help
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Palworld
Windows · Cross-play
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Windows · Cross-play
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Valheim
Windows · Cross-play relay
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Enshrouded
Windows · Steam PC
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7 Days to Die
Windows · Cross-play
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Abiotic Factor
Windows · Cross-play
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Rust
Windows · Steam PC
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Project Zomboid
Windows · Steam PC · Build 42
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Conan Exiles Enhanced
Windows · Steam PC · Enhanced
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