{"id":500,"date":"2025-09-27T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/?p=500"},"modified":"2026-11-05T18:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:14:13","slug":"how-to-make-a-minecraft-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-minecraft-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Minecraft Server on a Linux VPS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">Want to learn how to make a Minecraft server on a Linux VPS? Hosting your own server lets you create a multiplayer world, invite friends, control game settings, and install compatible plugins or mods without depending on public servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The setup is straightforward once you have the right software. You&#8217;ll need a Linux server, a compatible Java version, the official Minecraft server file, and a few terminal commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks you through setting up <strong>Minecraft: Java Edition on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS<\/strong>, from installation to connecting your first players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-do-you-need-to-host-a-minecraft-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Need_to_Host_a_Minecraft_Server\"><\/span>What Do You Need to Host a Minecraft Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting started, make sure your server has enough resources for the game and your expected players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are practical starting specifications for a small, unmodded Minecraft server:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Resource<\/th><th>Recommended Starting Point<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Operating system<\/td><td>Ubuntu 26.04 LTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CPU<\/td><td>2 vCPU or more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RAM<\/td><td>4 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage<\/td><td>20\u201330 GB SSD or NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Java<\/td><td>Java 25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Network<\/td><td>Stable connection with TCP port 25565 available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are starting recommendations, not guaranteed player capacities. Larger worlds, more players, and modded environments may require additional CPU and RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For hosting outside your home network, a Linux VPS is a convenient option because it provides an independent environment that can remain online without your personal computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group zynoo-related-reading has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#c7d8ef;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#0069ff;border-left-width:3px;color:#24364f;background-color:#eaf2ff;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:28px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re still exploring your hosting options, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/game-server-hosting\/\">Game Server Hosting Guide<\/a> to understand how server resources affect multiplayer performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> This tutorial covers Minecraft Java Edition. Minecraft Bedrock Edition uses different dedicated server software and networking requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Make-a-Minecraft-Server-step-by-step-guide-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Make a Minecraft Server step by step guide\" class=\"wp-image-3548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Make-a-Minecraft-Server-step-by-step-guide-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Make-a-Minecraft-Server-step-by-step-guide-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Make-a-Minecraft-Server-step-by-step-guide-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Make-a-Minecraft-Server-step-by-step-guide-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Make-a-Minecraft-Server-step-by-step-guide.webp 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-1-connect-to-your-linux-vps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Connect_to_Your_Linux_VPS\"><\/span>Step 1: Connect to Your Linux VPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, connect to your server using SSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Terminal on Linux or macOS, or PowerShell on Windows, and enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ssh admin@YOUR_SERVER_IP<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace <code>admin<\/code> with your server username and <code>YOUR_SERVER_IP<\/code> with its actual address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once connected, update the package index:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install the required software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt install -y openjdk-25-jre-headless tmux nano<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Java 25 is required for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1 and newer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify your Java installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>java -version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The output should identify Java 25. If another version appears, verify which Java installation is active before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group zynoo-related-reading has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#c7d8ef;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#0069ff;border-left-width:3px;color:#24364f;background-color:#eaf2ff;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:28px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with SSH, our <a href=\"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/ssh-commands\/\">SSH Commands for Beginners<\/a> tutorial explains how to connect to and navigate a Linux server.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-2-download-the-official-minecraft-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Download_the_Official_Minecraft_Server\"><\/span>Step 2: Download the Official Minecraft Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a dedicated directory for your Minecraft server:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>mkdir -p ~\/minecraft-server\ncd ~\/minecraft-server<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minecraft.net\/en-us\/download\/server\">Minecraft Java Edition server download page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the current server <code>.jar<\/code> file and rename it <code>server.jar<\/code> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official download address changes between releases, so avoid outdated links from older tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload the file to your Linux VPS using SFTP or SCP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, from your <strong>local computer&#8217;s terminal<\/strong>, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>scp ~\/Downloads\/server.jar admin@YOUR_SERVER_IP:~\/minecraft-server\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjust the local file path, username, and IP address to match your setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After uploading, reconnect to your server and confirm the file exists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>cd ~\/minecraft-server\nls -lh server.jar<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re now ready to launch Minecraft for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-3-run-minecraft-and-accept-the-eula\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Run_Minecraft_and_Accept_the_EULA\"><\/span>Step 3: Run Minecraft and Accept the EULA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start the server using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar server.jar nogui<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memory options control Java&#8217;s heap allocation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>-Xms1G<\/code> sets the initial heap size to 1 GB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>-Xmx2G<\/code> limits the maximum heap to 2 GB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>nogui<\/code> runs the server without a graphical interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a reasonable initial heap configuration on a 4 GB VPS, leaving memory for the operating system and other processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first attempt, Minecraft creates an <code>eula.txt<\/code> file and stops because the End User License Agreement hasn&#8217;t been accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>nano eula.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minecraft.net\/en-us\/eula\">Minecraft EULA<\/a>. If you agree to its terms, change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>eula=false<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>eula=true<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the file using <code>Ctrl + O<\/code>, press Enter, and exit Nano with <code>Ctrl + X<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-4-configure-your-minecraft-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Configure_Your_Minecraft_Server\"><\/span>Step 4: Configure Your Minecraft Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run the server again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar server.jar nogui<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minecraft will generate the world and required configuration files. The initial world generation may take some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the console reports that startup is complete, type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>stop<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shuts down the server gracefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now open the configuration file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>nano server.properties<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review these important settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><code>motd<\/code><\/td><td>Message displayed in the server list<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>max-players<\/code><\/td><td>Maximum number of connected players<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>gamemode<\/code><\/td><td>Default gameplay mode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>difficulty<\/code><\/td><td>World difficulty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>online-mode<\/code><\/td><td>Verifies player accounts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>white-list<\/code><\/td><td>Restricts access to approved players<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>server-port<\/code><\/td><td>Network port used by the server<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a small private server, you might use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>motd=My Private Minecraft Server\nmax-players=8\ngamemode=survival\ndifficulty=normal\nonline-mode=true\nwhite-list=true\nserver-port=25565<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep<\/strong> <code><strong>online-mode=true<\/strong><\/code> so the server verifies legitimate Minecraft accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting with Minecraft Java Edition 26.3, newly generated server configurations enable the whitelist by default. Players must be added to the whitelist before they can join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave <code>server-ip<\/code> blank unless you specifically need to bind the server to a particular network interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save your changes and exit the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-5-open-the-minecraft-server-port\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Open_the_Minecraft_Server_Port\"><\/span>Step 5: Open the Minecraft Server Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minecraft Java Edition normally uses <strong>TCP port 25565<\/strong> for multiplayer connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re using UFW, check its status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo ufw status<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If UFW is active, allow Minecraft traffic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo ufw allow 25565\/tcp<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your hosting provider may also have a separate network firewall that must allow this port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t enable or reconfigure a firewall without confirming that your existing SSH access will remain available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a VPS with a public IP address, you generally don&#8217;t need home-router port forwarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening the Minecraft port is only one part of securing your server. If you&#8217;re hosting on Ubuntu, our <a href=\"https:\/\/zynoo.com\/blog\/ubuntu-firewall-ufw\/\">UFW firewall setup guide<\/a> explains how to protect SSH access, configure default policies, and allow the ports your applications need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-6-keep-minecraft-running-after-disconnecting-ssh\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Keep_Minecraft_Running_After_Disconnecting_SSH\"><\/span>Step 6: Keep Minecraft Running After Disconnecting SSH<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you launch Minecraft directly inside an ordinary SSH terminal, closing that session may stop the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One simple solution is <code>tmux<\/code>, which lets processes continue running in a detachable terminal session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start a session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>tmux new -s minecraft<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then launch the server:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>cd ~\/minecraft-server\njava -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar server.jar nogui<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait for the server to finish starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To detach while leaving it running, press <code>Ctrl + B<\/code>, then <code>D<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To return to the console later:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>tmux attach -t minecraft<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a permanent production environment, a properly configured systemd service with controlled restarts and logging is preferable to relying indefinitely on a terminal session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-7-add-players-and-connect-to-your-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Add_Players_and_Connect_to_Your_Server\"><\/span>Step 7: Add Players and Connect to Your Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the whitelist is enabled, add your Minecraft username from the running server console:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>whitelist add YourMinecraftUsername<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat this command for each player you want to invite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check the approved players with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>whitelist list<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now open Minecraft: Java Edition on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Multiplayer<\/strong> from the main menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Add Server<\/strong> or <strong>Direct Connection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your server&#8217;s public IP address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <code>YOUR_SERVER_IP:25565<\/code> if you need to specify the port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect using a compatible Minecraft Java Edition version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your client and server should use compatible game versions. Minecraft Bedrock clients cannot connect directly to a standard Java Edition server without additional cross-play software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the connection fails, check the server console, firewall settings, whitelist, and game version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-step-8-back-up-and-maintain-your-minecraft-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Back_Up_and_Maintain_Your_Minecraft_Server\"><\/span>Step 8: Back Up and Maintain Your Minecraft Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minecraft worlds change constantly as players build and explore. Regular backups are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before creating a simple file backup, shut down the Minecraft server gracefully by entering <code>stop<\/code> in its console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, from your Linux shell, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>cd ~\ntar -czf minecraft-backup-$(date +%F).tar.gz minecraft-server\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a compressed backup of the server directory, including its configuration and world files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy backups to a separate location so they remain available if the VPS storage fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ongoing maintenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update Minecraft server software when compatible releases become available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back up your world before changing versions or plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep Java and the Linux operating system updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor CPU, RAM, and disk usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict unnecessary network ports and administrative access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never replace your existing server files without keeping a recoverable backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-can-you-install-minecraft-mods-and-plugins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Install_Minecraft_Mods_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Can You Install Minecraft Mods and Plugins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but the software you choose determines what kind of customization is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vanilla Minecraft:<\/strong> The official server software, suitable for a standard multiplayer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paper:<\/strong> A popular server implementation supporting plugins and additional configuration options. Its current versions also require Java 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fabric or NeoForge:<\/strong> Mod-loading environments for servers that require compatible mods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plugins and mods aren&#8217;t interchangeable. Choose the server implementation that supports your desired extensions, and verify version compatibility before installing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about Paper from the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.papermc.io\/paper\/getting-started\/\">official PaperMC documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-minecraft-server-problems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Minecraft_Server_Problems\"><\/span>Common Minecraft Server Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Problem<\/th><th>What to Check<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Unable to access JAR file<\/td><td>Correct directory, filename, and file permissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unsupported Java version<\/td><td>Install the Java version required by your Minecraft release<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EULA not accepted<\/td><td>Review <code>eula.txt<\/code> and accept the agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Players cannot connect<\/td><td>Firewall, port 25565, server status, and network settings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not whitelisted<\/td><td>Add the player&#8217;s Minecraft username<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server lag<\/td><td>CPU load, memory use, plugins, and world activity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server stops after SSH logout<\/td><td>Use tmux or a properly configured systemd service<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re experiencing lag, check actual resource usage before immediately upgrading the VPS. Excessive world generation, incompatible plugins, or incorrect settings can also affect performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793106490104\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is It Free to Make a Minecraft Server?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The official Minecraft server software is free to download. However, renting a VPS or dedicated server involves hosting costs, and players need appropriate Minecraft licenses.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793106505764\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For a small vanilla server, 4 GB of total VPS RAM is a practical starting point. Heavily modded servers or larger communities may need considerably more.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793106523424\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Run Minecraft on a Linux VPS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Minecraft Java Edition supports Linux server environments when a compatible Java runtime and sufficient resources are available.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793106537239\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Host Minecraft Without Keeping My PC On?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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