⚙️ How to Solve Java Error Crash On Startup

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Minecraft servers require specific Java versions to run correctly.
Our system attempts to automatically select the best version, but in some cases, you may need to manually override it.

🛠️ How to Manually Override the Java Version

Log into the Control Panel.

Open your server view and click on the Files tab.

Delete the file named disable_prompt_for_java_version.

Go to the Console tab and start your server.

After starting, you will be prompted to select a Java version.
Type the option number based on the Minecraft version you're running, using the table below:

📋 Java Version Selection Table

Minecraft Version	Option	Java Version
Forge / Fabric 1.16 and below	2	Java 8
Vanilla 1.16 and below	3	Java 11
Paper / Spigot 1.16 and below	3	Java 11
Bungeecord / Waterfall	3	Java 11
Vanilla 1.17 and above	4	Java 16
Paper / Spigot 1.17 and above	4	Java 16
Forge / Fabric 1.17 and above	4	Java 16
Vanilla 1.18 and above	5	Java 17
Paper / Spigot 1.18 and above	5	Java 17
Forge / Fabric 1.18 and above	5	Java 17
Vanilla 1.20.5 and above	6	Java 21
Paper / Spigot 1.20.5 and above	6	Java 21
Forge / Fabric 1.20.5 and above	6	Java 21

Once you select the correct Java version, your server will continue booting normally using the appropriate runtime!

Updated on: 25/04/2025