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@@ -747,9 +747,13 @@ The server name (e.g. for bungeecord) can be set like:
 
 ### Server port
 
-The server port can be set like:
+> **WARNING:** only change this value if you know what you're doing. It is only needed when using host networking and it is rare that host networking should be used. Use `-p` port mappings instead.
 
-    docker run -d -e SERVER_PORT=25565 ...
+If you must, the server port can be set like:
+
+    docker run -d -e SERVER_PORT=25566 ...
+
+**however**, be sure to change your port mapping accordingly and be prepared for some features to break.
 
 ### Difficulty