Paper | 1.16.5 Java 17 Exclusive

Add -DPaper.IgnoreJavaVersion=true to your server startup command. Example Command:

However, for the longest time, running a server meant being shackled to Java 8 or Java 11 . But as operating systems evolve and security updates cease for older JDKs, many admins are asking: Can I run my beloved 1.16.5 server on modern Java 17? paper 1.16.5 java 17

To get the most out of your 1.16.5 server, consider these Paper-specific tweaks in your paper.yml file: Add -DPaper

If you need to use Java 17—often because specific modern plugins require it or because your hosting environment uses it—you can force Paper to ignore this check using a specific startup flag. for the longest time