How to install Minecraft on a VPS server

Summary
Hosting Minecraft on a VPS (Virtual Private Server) offers several benefits. A VPS provides a stable and dedicated environment for the server, free from the limitations and risks associated with hosting on a personal computer. This setup ensures a dedicated IP address, guaranteed resources, and full control over the server, resulting in a more reliable and efficient Minecraft experience.

How to Install Minecraft on a VPS Server (Java)
1. Log in to the VPS server.

2. Run the following commands to install Java JRE.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install [OpenJDK version]



The required OpenJDK version depends on the Minecraft version and may vary in availability across different Ubuntu versions.

3. Input y when prompted.

4. Install screen.
sudo apt install screen -y


5. Create a non-privileged user for the Minecraft server.
sudo useradd -r -U -d /usr/local/games/minecraft_server/ -s /usr/sbin/nologin [Username]


6. Make the Minecraft folder.
sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/games/minecraft_server/java


7. Grant folder permissions to the user created in step 5.
sudo chown -R [Username]: /usr/local/games/minecraft_server/


8. Switch to the user.
sudo su - [Username] -s /bin/bash


9. Enter the Minecraft folder.
cd /usr/local/games/minecraft_server/java


10. Download the server.jar. Links can be retrieved from MCVersions.net.
wget [server.jar link]


11. Create a screen for the Minecraft server.
screen -S [Screen name]


12. Boot the Minecraft server.
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui


13. Once it stops, accept the EULA.
sed -i 's/\bfalse\b/TRUE/' eula.txt


14. Run the Minecraft server. Modify the Xmx and Xms RAM parameters as desired.
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui