Create a standard 1.8.8 Spigot or Paper server on your machine.
For the curious, running your own server is straightforward:
[ Your Web Browser ] <--- WebSocket ---> [ Eaglercraft Proxy ] <--- BungeeCord ---> [ Minecraft Server Java ] eaglercraftserver
Google Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge generally handle the WebGL rendering of Eaglercraft more efficiently than Firefox.
For larger player bases or permanent dedicated communities, hosting the server on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) (such as Linode, DigitalOcean, or Hetzner) or a local machine using port-forwarding is the best approach. Create a standard 1
Let’s be direct: most players turn to EaglercraftServer because they can’t or won’t pay for Minecraft. Schools block game launchers, parents restrict downloads, or students have no credit card. Eaglercraft bypasses all that — no account, no installation, no admin rights needed.
[ Your Web Browser ] │ (WebSocket Protocol) ▼ [ Eaglercraft Proxy ] │ (Standard Java Packets) ▼ [ Minecraft Server Backend ] Let’s be direct: most players turn to EaglercraftServer
That’s it. No firewall config if you’re playing locally. For online play, you’ll need a WebSocket proxy or a VPS.
A step-by-step guide to making an EaglercraftX server! : r/eaglercraft