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Dedicated Server System Requirements
Our minimum operating system and hardware requirements for Dedicated Servers are:
| Operating System |
A 64-bit version of:
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| CPU | 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU with at least 2 or more cores. |
| RAM | 1GB or more. |
Tips:
The specs above are for a small server with a couple of players - You'll want to scale these specifications up as you increase your player count.32-Bit Operating Systems are not supported.
Do I need a computer with server-grade hardware to run a Minecraft Education server?
No. You can run the server software on any machine as long as it meets our system requirements! Bear in mind, however, that other tasks running on your host device may impact performance.
Can I run Dedicated Servers inside of Virtual Machines (VMs)?
Yes! Unlike the Minecraft Education client, running Dedicated Servers inside of Virtual Machines is supported, and even recommended. The VM provider you use (such as Hyper-V, VMWare, etc.) is up to you. You can also host the server in the cloud using a VPS (Virtual Private Server) Provider such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or otherwise. Just be sure that your VM or VPS has network connectivity, has the hardware requirements stated above, and is setup to allow external connections. Our team cannot support issues with your Virtual Machine itself.
Do I have to run my server in a cloud environment?
No! You can run Minecraft Education servers locally on your existing hardware as long as your machine meets the above specifications and you've opened the proper ports on your local network.
Additional Resources
You can find the System Requirements for the Minecraft Education Client here: System Requirements
You can learn more about Dedicated Servers here: Dedicated Server FAQ