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Setup Installer
Standard Windows setup wizard. Creates desktop shortcuts and supports automatic in-app updates.
Get Started
Download Pocket MC
High-performance, local-first Minecraft server management for Windows 10 and 11. 100% free and open-source under the MIT license.
Install
Get PocketMC
Choose how you want to install PocketMC on Windows 10 and 11.
Terminal
Windows Package Manager
Install and update from Windows Terminal or PowerShell using Microsoft Winget.
winget install PocketMC Standalone
Portable ZIP
No installation needed. Extract to any folder or USB drive and run directly.
First-Run Quick Start
1
Install & Launch
Run the Windows installer or winget install PocketMC. No admin rights or manual Java setup needed.
2
Select Server Engine
Pick Paper, Fabric, Forge, Bedrock, or PocketMine. PocketMC auto-provisions the exact runtime required.
3
Share Public Address
Copy your instant zero-config Playit.gg join address and share with friends over the internet.
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 10 (version 1809 or higher) or Windows 11 (64-bit x64 architecture). ARM64 supported via x64 emulation.
Memory & Storage
4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended for modded servers). 500 MB disk space for Pocket MC; additional space for server jars and worlds.
Java & Runtimes
No pre-installed Java needed. Pocket MC automatically provisions isolated Eclipse Adoptium OpenJDK (Java 8, 17, 21, 25) without modifying system PATH.
Network Connectivity
Standard internet connection for downloading server software. Zero router port forwarding required when using embedded Playit.gg tunnels.
Installation FAQ
Does Pocket MC require administrator privileges?
No. Pocket MC installs strictly in user-space (%LOCALAPPDATA%) and runs without UAC elevation or administrator rights.
How do updates work?
The Setup Installer automatically checks for new releases on startup and applies verified GitHub releases in-place. If you use Microsoft Winget, run winget upgrade PocketMC.
Where are server files stored?
All server instances, worlds, plugins, and configuration files live on your local drive in your configured servers directory. You maintain 100% data sovereignty.