Linux Server Tutorials

Want to play Minecraft with your friends on your own rules? Setting up your own Minecraft server is easier than you might think. This guide shows you how to create a Minecraft Java Edition server from scratch — whether you're on Linux or Windows.

Requirements

• Java 17 or later (Java 21 recommended)
• At least 2–4 GB of RAM
• Port 25565 (TCP) opened on your firewall/router

1. Install Java

On Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-17-jre-headless
java -version

On Windows:

1. Download Java 17 or Java 21 from Adoptium
2. Install it and verify with:

   java -version

2. Create Server Directory

mkdir ~/minecraft-server
cd ~/minecraft-server

3. Download the Minecraft Server File

Go to the official site: minecraft.net

Download the .jar file and save it as server.jar. Or use:

wget https://example.com/server.jar -O server.jar

4. Start the Server

java -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui

This creates configuration files and stops with an EULA message.

5. Accept the EULA

Open eula.txt and change:

eula=false

to

eula=true

6. Configure Your Server

Edit server.properties to change:

• motd=My Minecraft Server
• max-players=10
• online-mode=true (or false for cracked clients)

7. Open Port 25565

On Linux:

sudo ufw allow 25565/tcp

On Router:

Forward TCP port 25565 to your local machine's IP address.

8. Connect to Your Server

• Local: localhost
• Remote: your public IP

9. Optional: Startup Script

nano start.sh

#!/bin/bash
java -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui

chmod +x start.sh
./start.sh

Want Plugins or Mods?

Try:

• PaperMC for better performance + plugins
• Forge or Fabric for modded servers

Summary

You now have a fully working Minecraft server! Whether it’s a personal world or a public one, this setup gives you total control over your game experience.

Cost: UAH