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Windows Setup Instructions

Note: Scripts are provided for Windows (.bat) and Linux (.sh). You do not need WSL for the Windows scripts.

📋 Prerequisites

  • Java 21: Download and install OpenJDK 21. Ensure java is in your PATH.
  • curl: Download curl for Windows and ensure it is in your PATH.
  • PowerShell: Needed for automatic PaperMC version/build detection (default on modern Windows).
  • Git (optional): Download Git for Windows if you want to clone this repository.

🚀 Setup Instructions

  1. Download or Clone the Repository:

    • Download from GitHub as a ZIP and extract, or use Git Bash: 
      git clone https://github.com/entity12208/Fabric-Server.git
cd Fabric-Server

  2. Run the Setup Script:

    • Double-click or execute in Command Prompt: 
      setup-server.bat
    • Follow the on-screen prompt to select Fabric, Forge, or PaperMC.
    • The script will download the chosen server, mods, or plugins (edit URLs in the script as needed).

▶️ Starting the Server

  • Double-click or run in Command Prompt: 
    start-server.bat
  • The script auto-detects the server type and starts the correct .jar.

🔄 Updating Mods or Plugins

  • Double-click or run in Command Prompt: 
    update-mods.bat
  • The script will download updated mods/plugins based on URLs you set in the script.

🗄️ Backups & Whitelist

  • Backups: Manually copy the world folder or create a backup batch script.
  • Whitelist: Edit whitelist.json with player usernames/UUIDs as described in the Linux guide.

📝 Customizing Mods/Plugins

  • Fabric/Forge: Edit the MODS variable in setup-server.bat and update-mods.bat to include your desired mod URLs.
  • PaperMC: Edit the PLUGINS variable in update-mods.bat for plugin URLs, or manually place .jar files in the plugins folder.

❓ Troubleshooting

  • Server Crashes: Check the logs/latest.log file for errors.
  • Port Forwarding: Make sure port 25565 is open in both your Windows firewall and router.
  • Java Issues: Ensure Java is installed and the java command works from your Command Prompt.
  • curl Not Found: Make sure curl.exe is in your PATH. You can test by running curl --version in Command Prompt.

💡 Pro Tips

  • These scripts are compatible with Windows 10/11.
  • For advanced automation, you can expand or chain these batch files.
  • For best compatibility and performance, run your server from a dedicated folder (not from Desktop/Downloads).

Enjoy your Minecraft server on Windows!