How to Install a Purpur Minecraft Server

Step 1: Download Purpur

Purpur is a feature-rich fork of Paper with extra configuration options and gameplay tweaks.

Step 2: Start Your Server

Create a start script:

java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar server.jar --nogui

Use the Startup Flags Generator for better performance.

Step 3: Configure Purpur

Purpur adds a purpur.yml file with extensive settings:

• Entity behavior tweaks
• Gameplay quality-of-life options
• Customization for mobs and mechanics

Step 4: Install Plugins

Purpur is fully compatible with Spigot plugins. Drop plugin jars into the plugins folder and restart.

Purpur vs Paper

Purpur is best if you want maximum customization. Paper is simpler and slightly more conservative. Compare them in Paper vs Purpur.