Powerful tools to manage your Minecraft servers effortlessly
Create, start, stop, and delete Minecraft servers with a clean, intuitive interface
Access live server console output and send commands directly from the app
Ban, whitelist, op, and manage players with an easy-to-use interface
Automatically downloads and configures the correct Java version for each server
Run servers on different Minecraft versions simultaneously
Minimize to tray, keep servers running in background, quick access from menu bar
Get your server running in minutes with three simple steps
Grab the MSI or EXE installer for Windows, or the APK for Android. Run the installer and launch Portal Host.
Click "Create Server", pick a name, choose your Minecraft version (Paper, Fabric, Forge, Vanilla, and more), and configure settings.
Hit Start, wait for the server to launch, then connect using the address shown. Invite friends and enjoy!
Compare features across platforms
| Feature | Desktop (Windows) | Mobile (Android) |
|---|---|---|
| Background hosting | System tray | Foreground service |
| Multi-server management | ||
| Real-time console | Full colors & history | Full colors & history |
| Player management | Ban, op, whitelist | Ban, op, whitelist |
| World import/export | ZIP support | ZIP support |
| Plugin/mod/datapack mgmt | ||
| Performance charts | CPU, RAM, TPS | |
| playit.gg tunnel | Via CLI | Built-in UI |
| RCON remote console | ||
| Auto JDK install | Adoptium | Adoptium |
| Device-aware RAM config |
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Download Portal Host and set up your first Minecraft server in minutes
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