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Paper Server Hosting

We recommend 6 GB of RAM (minimum 3 GB) for a Paper server.

Server software · A high-performance Spigot fork with async chunk loading and deep optimization — the standard for plugin SMPs and networks.

Deploy a Paper serverSize it in the calculator
Recommended RAM
6 GB
Minimum RAM
3 GB
Type
Server software
Built for modded performance

Why host Paper on Prism Nodes

Owned hardware

Single-thread speed that drives your TPS

Paper is a CPU-bound, single-thread-heavy workload, so raw per-core speed sets your tick rate far more than core count. Every plan pairs high-clock AMD Ryzen 9 9950X cores (Ryzen 9 7900 on Basic) with DDR5 memory and Gen 4 NVMe storage, so chunk loading, world generation, and mod tick logic stay fast deep into a modded world.

Ryzen 9 9950XDDR5Gen 4 NVMe
One-click install

Deploy the pack in seconds

Install Paper straight from CurseForge and Modrinth in a single click from our Pterodactyl-based panel — no manual jar setup.

Tuned JVM

Aikar's flags, applied for you

The panel matches your loader and version and applies Aikar's GC flags automatically for steady garbage collection under load.

Always online

Terabit+ DDoS protection

Multi-layer, terabit-scale filtering keeps your Paper server online through attacks, with no extra configuration.

Instant setup

Live in under 60 seconds

Your server provisions the moment you order, with 10 datacenter locations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and 24/7 support.

How to make a Paper server

  1. 1
    Create a server on a plan with at least 6 GB of RAM.
  2. 2
    Choose Paper as your server type in one click from our Pterodactyl-based panel — no manual jar setup.
  3. 3
    Install your plugins from the panel or by uploading .jar files into the plugins folder.
  4. 4
    Start the server, allocate RAM with matched -Xms/-Xmx and optimized flags, and invite your players.

How much RAM does a Paper server need?

We recommend 6 GB of RAM to run Paper comfortably, with 3 GB as a practical minimum for a small setup. Paper itself is lightweight — your real memory use comes from the plugins, players, and world size you run on top of it.

Budget more heap as you add content and players: a plugin-heavy network on Paper wants noticeably more than a bare install. Keep -Xms and -Xmx matched so the JVM never resizes the heap under load.

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does a Paper server need?

We recommend 6 GB of RAM for a Paper server, with 3 GB as a minimum. Your real usage depends on the plugins, players, and world size you run on top of Paper.

How do I set up plugins on Paper?

Choose Paper in our panel, then add plugins from the panel or by uploading .jar files into the plugins folder, and restart to load them.

Is Paper a mod loader or server software?

Paper is server software. A high-performance Spigot fork with async chunk loading and deep optimization — the standard for plugin SMPs and networks.

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