Paper for Minecraft 26.3-rc-3
1 build of Paper published for Minecraft 26.3-rc-3, newest first. Every download links to the project’s own release.
- Latest build
- #1
- Java required
- Java 25 or newer
- Builds
- 1
- Newest published
- 15 Sept 2026
Paper builds for 26.3-rc-3
Newest first. The checksum is the project's own, where it publishes one.
| Build | Channel | Published | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | alpha | 15 Sept 2026 | 60.8 MB | paper-26.3-rc-3-1.jar098602998d26… |
Paper on 26.3-rc-3: common questions
Does Paper support Minecraft 26.3-rc-3?
Yes. 1 build has been published for 26.3-rc-3, the newest being build 1. This is not a declared claim: each build below is a real file the project released for this version.
Which Java version do I need for Paper 26.3-rc-3?
Java 25 or newer. The requirement comes from Minecraft 26.3-rc-3 itself rather than from Paper, so it applies to any server software running this version. A newer Java than that is fine.
Which Paper build should I run on 26.3-rc-3?
The newest one, build 1, published 7 h ago. Later builds for the same Minecraft version are bug fixes and performance work, so there is rarely a reason to run an older one deliberately.
Is this download official?
Yes. Every link points at Paper's own release or API. MCReference does not mirror, re-host or repackage a jar; where the project publishes a SHA-256 we show it so you can verify the file you got.
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