Minecraft Paper 1.8.8 server hosting
The version of classic PvP, without the cooldown combat of newer versions. For minigames and old-school PvP.
What it needs: 4 GB
We recommend the Stone plan (4 GB, €8/month). A PvP or minigames server. 1.8.8 is light: it handles a lot of players. The RAM is yours alone: we don't oversell it. If it falls short, you move to a bigger plan without reinstalling anything.
How to set it up
Get the server
The Stone plan or whichever you like. It's created in a couple of minutes.
In the panel, Mods & plugins → Server type
Pick Paper and version 1.8.8, and press Change.
Wait a couple of minutes
Paper 1.8.8 is installed with Java 8, which is what this version asks for, and it starts on its own. A backup is made first if you have room for it.
Add your plugins
From Mods & plugins: you search Modrinth only among the ones that work on your version, and install them in one click.
Frequently asked questions
Which Java does Minecraft 1.8.8 need?
Java 8. The panel sets it up on its own when you pick the version: nothing to touch. For other versions, which Java each one needs.
Can I change the version or the type later?
Yes, from the same place and with your world. Whatever doesn't work on the new type (plugins on a mod server, or the other way round) is set aside, without deleting anything. What you can't do is go down a version with a world that has already been played: the game can't read a newer world.
Do my players need anything?
Just Minecraft Java 1.8.8. The plugins live on the server.
Not sure which type to choose? Paper, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge.