About Portal Host

Your Ultimate Minecraft Server Manager

What is Portal Host?

Portal Host is a free desktop and mobile application designed to make managing Minecraft Java Edition servers simple and intuitive. Whether you're hosting a private world for friends, running a community server, or testing plugins and mods, Portal Host handles the complexity so you can focus on playing.

Built with modern technologies including Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform, Portal Host provides a native-feeling experience on Windows and Android with a clean, dark-themed interface that matches the aesthetic of the game itself.

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Key Features

  • Server Creation & Management — Create new servers with custom names, select Minecraft versions, and configure basic settings through a guided setup process.
  • Real-Time Console Access — View live server output, enter commands, and monitor server health without leaving the application.
  • Player Administration — Ban, kick, whitelist, op/de-op players, and manage permissions through an intuitive interface.
  • Automatic JDK Management — Portal Host automatically detects, downloads, and configures the correct Java version for each Minecraft release.
  • Multi-Version Support — Run multiple servers on different Minecraft versions simultaneously.
  • System Tray Integration (Windows) — Minimize to tray, keep servers running in the background, and access quick actions from the menu bar.
  • Background Hosting (Android) — Run servers in a foreground service with live notifications, even when the app is minimized.

Getting Started

1

Download & Install

Download the latest MSI, EXE, or APK from the Download page and run it

2

Launch Portal Host

Open the app from your Start Menu, desktop shortcut, or app drawer

3

Create Your First Server

Click "Create Server", choose a name, select a Minecraft version, and hit Create

4

Start & Play

Click Start on your new server, wait for it to launch, then connect using the displayed address

System Requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Android: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
  • Storage: 2 GB+ free space
  • Java: Automatically managed by Portal Host