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System Requirements
Minimum and recommended specifications for running Aelion Cloud.
Aelion Cloud Server
Backend + Web UI
The main server runs the API backend and serves the web interface.
CPU
Min2 cores
Rec4+ cores
RAM
Min1 GB
Rec2+ GB
Storage
Min500 MB
Rec1+ GB
Operating System
Windows 10+, Ubuntu 20.04+, or Docker
Network
Port 3001 (API) must be accessible
Aelion Daemon
Node Agent
The daemon runs on each node that hosts Minecraft servers. Its resource usage is minimal—most resources go to your game servers.
CPU
1 core
+ cores for game servers
RAM
256 MB
+ RAM for game servers
Storage
100 MB
+ storage for server files
Java Required
Java 17+ is required on nodes running Minecraft servers
Per Minecraft Server
Each Minecraft server has its own resource needs. These are general guidelines:
| Server Type | RAM | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Proxy (Velocity/Bungee) | 512 MB - 1 GB | Unlimited routing |
| Lobby/Hub Server | 1 - 2 GB | 50-100 players |
| Vanilla / Paper | 2 - 4 GB | 20-50 players |
| Modded (light) | 4 - 6 GB | 10-20 players |
| Modded (heavy) | 8 - 12 GB | 10-30 players |
| Creative/Build | 2 - 3 GB | 10-30 players |