Dedicated servers are hosted by individuals and are not partnered with Minecraft. By contrast, Partner Servers specifically work with Minecraft. Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition versions both have dedicated servers, but only Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has Partner servers. If you are looking to set up a server for your friends and community, you can explore the links below.
Download software for a Minecraft: Bedrock Edition server
- Visit the Download Server Software for Minecraft page.
- Locate the live or preview version you want for either Windows or Linux.
- Note: This software is not available for Mac.
- Check the Minecraft End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy box.
- Click Download.
Your download will include a “How to use the dedicated server” guide that will help you through the installation steps to get you up and running.
For information on how to join someone else’s server, see How to Play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Multiplayer.
Download software for a Minecraft: Java Edition server
- Visit the Java server download page.
- Click the download link.
- Go to the setting up a server wiki for instructions.