Tired of laggy Minecraft realms? Want ultimate control over your world? Setting up your own dedicated server is the answer! This guide will get you started.
First, choose your hardware. A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a popular, affordable option. Consider factors like RAM (at least 2GB recommended), CPU cores, and storage. Next, select your operating system (Linux is preferred). Connect to your server using SSH.
Now, download and install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Then, download the latest Minecraft server JAR file from the official Mojang website. Create a folder for your server files and place the JAR file inside. Accept the Minecraft EULA (End User License Agreement) by editing the `eula.txt` file.
Finally, start the server using the command `java -Xmx2G -Xms2G -jar server.jar nogui`. Replace `2G` with the amount of RAM you want to allocate. Configure your `server.properties` file to customize your world, difficulty, and more. That's it! You've embarked on your server adventure.
