This article is a guide on how to setup a Java Edition server on a PC. Read: How to start a Minecraft 1.16.5 Server (Windows 2021) Chart New Territories with the ultimate Minecraft Seed Generator!

Once you’ve installed the latest version of Java, you’ll need to tell the Minecraft server how much memory to allocate to the server.

Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.