warningCrash ReportsAffects: All versions
How to Fix Java Security Provider Error
Fix Java Security Provider Error by adding the urandom JVM flag or reinstalling Java.
Quick Fix
Add -Djava.security.egd=file:/dev/urandom to JVM arguments (Linux), or reinstall Java.
Error Message
Error initializing Security Provider / SecureRandom not availableHow to Fix
1
Add -Djava.security.egd=file:/dev/urandom to JVM args (Linux)
2
Reinstall Java to restore default security config
3
Ensure /dev/urandom or /dev/random exists (Linux containers)
4
Do not modify java.security file manually
Common Causes
- Java security configuration corrupted
- Docker or container environment missing entropy source
- Custom java.security file with errors
Diagnostic Steps
- Add the urandom JVM flag
- If that does not work, reinstall Java
- Restart the game or server
FAQ
Why does this happen in Docker?
Docker containers may not have /dev/random. Use /dev/urandom or install haveged for entropy.