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How To Set Up A Minecraft Server Using A VPS (In 8 Steps)   With over 140 million active players worldwide, Minecraft is one of the best-selling video games of all time. Minecraft's success is due to its popularity with friends.      As a hosting provider, it's possible to turn the community's love for multiplayer mode into a business opportunity. By setting up your own Minecraft server, you can create a more engaging, varied, and unique block-based world - and then monetize your creation.      In this post, we'll discuss how to make money from Minecraft using a Virtual Private Server (VPS). We'll then share a step-by-step guide to installing, configuring, and launching your own gaming server. Let's get started!      An Introduction to Minecraft      With millions of units sold worldwide, Minecraft is widely regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time. Mojang, a Stockholm-based firm that developed software, created the original game. Microsoft purchased Mojang and Minecraft intellectual property for $2.5 Billion in 2014.      This sandbox-based video game has a simple idea. Minecraft allows players to explore 3D worlds, create tools and items, and even build structures.      There are several modes, including a creative one where players have unlimited resources. Players can also modify the gameplay and assets.      Minecraft has received a variety of awards, including the Best Debut Game and Best Downloadable Game at the Game Developers Choice Awards, as well as Innovation titles. It is also part of The World Video Game Hall of Fame.      This cultural phenomenon isn’t just for gamers. Minecraft is a very popular video game that is often used in educational settings. One teacher even recreated historic landmarks for his students to explore.      Minecraft even teaches young players how to code and build hardware and virtual devices. Minecraft: Education Edition was created because the game is so popular with educators. This edition is dedicated for promoting Minecraft use in schools and features additional features that can help teachers track their students' progress within Minecraft.      Why Create Your Own Minecraft Server      While you can explore Minecraft's block-based world alone, multiplayer mode is very popular. You can create bigger and more amazing things by logging in to a shared Minecraft server.      However, public servers open up the possibility for bullying and harassment. This is especially true because Minecraft's young fanbase.      Fortunately, it's possible to create your own Minecraft server. This allows you to have complete control over your Minecraft server, including setting your own rules as well as deciding who can access it.      There's also the opportunity to monetize your Minecraft server by charging for access. You might start by creating a server that caters specifically to a community. Parents who care about their children's safety can appeal to you by managing your server.      You could also focus on creating a more engaging Minecraft experience. You might charge a premium if you create a unique gaming world with many mini-games and expansions.      You may even allow people to join your server free of charge, while still generating revenue through other avenues. Minecraft's Commercial Usage Guidelines forbid any in-game benefit selling. However, there are many add-ons that don't affect the actual gameplay. This includes in-game cosmetics, such as a different color for the player's name, or a visual effect that appears around the player's character.      Your server will likely grow in popularity and you might be able to secure sponsorships or display ads online. You might also make money through affiliate links. All of this can turn your Minecraft server into a lucrative revenue stream.      Virtual Private Servers (VPS): Why You Might Want to Use One      When it comes to creating a Minecraft server, you'll need enough firepower to ensure smooth and responsive gameplay. It's hard to beat a dedicated server in terms of power. However, those are some of the most costly hosting plans.      Virtual Private Servers (VPS), are the solution. With a VPS, your provider can host multiple customers on the same server. This reduces their running costs and allows them to offer VPS hosting for a more affordable price.      Similar to a server with bare metal, a VPS allows you to use a portion or all of the server’s resources and functionality. This puts you in a strong place to deliver fast rendering and lag-free gaming. SERVER STAT A VPS is a great way to wow your community and not break the bank.      There is a chance that your requirements might change as you create a server. You might attract many players, install additional mod packs, or add new areas and blocks to your block based world.      It becomes more important to have access to the server's resources as your game demands increase. You run the risk of having bad neighbors who eat a large portion of your resources through shared plans.      Your neighbors may even experience an upsurge in traffic. This may be a good thing for them but it will mean less resources to you. A shared server and growing demands can spell disaster. Your players could leave if the gameplay begins to suffer.      VPS hosting gives you the freedom to work independently from other users. This gives you more flexibility to configure your server. Your VPS should be optimized for Minecraft to ensure a fast, responsive gaming experience. This will help you grow your community.      How to Set Up a Minecraft Server Using a VPS (In 8 Steps)      While Minecraft launched in 2011, this game is still very popular. It generated over $142 Million in 2020 alone.      Let's look at how to turn the greatest video game ever created into your next business idea. Here's how to set up your own Minecraft server, in eight easy steps.      1. Choose a VPS package      We recommend that Minecraft servers have 1.5GB RAM and at least 15GB hard drive storage. At A2 Hosting, all of our managed VPS plans provide more than enough firepower to run a successful Minecraft VPS. Runway 2 and higher are available if you prefer an unmanaged VPS plan.      It is also important to consider how your requirements may change over time. You can increase your requirements by installing add-ons and plugins. If your game is popular, you might need to upgrade or risk making your players suffer slow gameplay.      A2 Hosting offers free migration in almost all cases for customers who wish to upgrade their accounts to higher levels. This allows you to be confident that your Minecraft world will perform well and will not crash.      Root access is required in order to install Minecraft or the associated software. The good news is that all of our managed and unmanaged VPS plans come with optional root access. This allows you to pick the plan that best suits your needs and provides the best user experience for your Minecraft community.      2. Connect Over Secure Shell Protocol (SSH)      Next, connect to your VPS through Secure Shell Protocol. This protocol allows you and your server to communicate over an unsecure network. Once you've made this link, you can configure your server to run Minecraft.      To start, you'll need to know your IP Address, SSH Port, and root password. Logging into the client section of A2 Hosting will give you all the information. Select Services > My Services from the toolbar      Click on the Manage button next to the account you wish to connect. Select the Additional Information tab from the screen that follows.      This screen has all the information you need for connecting over SSH. Open a terminal on your computer to input the information. Then, type the following command. Be sure to replace port number and ip address with your own information.      The port number will be listed under FTP/SFTP Port in your A2 Hosting dashboard. You'll also find your IP address here. The completed terminal command should look like this:      To run this command press the Enter key on you keyboard. The terminal will ask for your password if you have entered the correct port numbers and IP addresses.      This information is located in the A2 Hosting client area listed under Root Password (SSH/WHM). After typing your password, press the Enter key again. You should now be connected as [email protected]/root to your VPS.      3. Install the Open Java Development Kit      Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK), which is required to run Minecraft on Java, must be installed on your VPS. This is an open-source, free implementation of Java Platform Standard Edition (Java SE).      We're going to install OpenDK using the YUM package management tool. This popular tool handles dependency resolution when updating, installing, and deleting software package.    To install OpenJDK, enter the following command into your terminal:      Then hit the Enter key. YUM will now check your requested software package and any dependencies required to run OpenJDK.      After a few seconds, the terminal should display information about the download, including the estimated size.      If you are happy to proceed, press the Y key. SSH will now download and install the OpenJDK on your VPS.      4. Install Minecraft      To keep your server organized, it's smart to create a directory for all of your Minecraft content. You can do this using the following command:      You can navigate to this directory using the change director (cd) command      Now that we are inside the Minecraft directory it is time for us to install the Minecraft software. At the time of writing, the latest version of Minecraft Server was 1.17.1. However, you can always check the official Minecraft website for the most recent update. On that page, find the download Minecraft server link:      Control-click on this link. Next, select Copy Link Address from the context menu that appears:      To download Minecraft Server jars, we'll use the command wget. Your final command should look like this:      After a few seconds, you should see the'server.jar. saved message. Congratulations! Minecraft has been installed on your VPS!      5. Accept the End User License Agreement.      The next step is configuring the Minecraft jar file. To help you keep track, you may want to rename this file. For example, you might rename server.jar to reflect the version of Minecraft you just downloaded.      In the following example, we're renaming server.jar to minecraft_server.1.17.1.jar:      Before starting your Minecraft server, you'll need to agree to the End-User License Agreement (EULA). This legal agreement is between you and Mojang that outlines guidelines for how you can use Minecraft software.      In your terminal, enter the following command:      You may have to change the above command according to your renamed "jar" file.      At this point, you will be asked by the terminal to agree to the Minecraft EULA. To confirm that your download contains the EULA files, run the following command.      Now, the terminal will list the contents in your /minecraft directories. This should include the EULA. This file can be opened using the Nano text editor, provided that it is present.      Now, read through the EULA. Accept the terms and conditions. Change eula=false into eula=true      You can then save the EULA file. Now that you have read and accepted Minecraft's terms and conditions, you are ready to set up your server.      6. Configure Your Server      The server.properties folder contains all the gaming settings. You can customize Minecraft's experience by editing this file.      This includes cosmetic changes (such as a unique welcome message), but also fundamental changes to gameplay mechanics. You can change the size of the world and the number allowed to play.      To start configuring your Minecraft server, type the following:      Next, hit Enter. SERVER STAT The terminal will now display the current configuration for your Minecraft server:      Enter Insert mode by pressing on the I key to make any changes. You can then move between the settings using your arrow keys.      Let's take a quick look at an example. The default difficulty level is Easy. This means that enemies can spawn, but they will inflict lesser damage than those who use Normal or Hard modes. It's not possible for enemies or zombies to enter doors or poison players.      If you want to really challenge your players, you could use the arrow keys to navigate to the difficulty=easy line. These settings can be modified.      For example, it might be changed to difficulty=normal or difficult=hard.      If you are satisfied with the changes made, you can press the Escape key to exit Insert mode. Then, type the following.      Hit Enter, and you'l be returned to the main terminal window.      7. Install Screen      You're almost ready to launch your Minecraft server. However, if you disconnect from the session it will also stop playing. This can alienate your players, so you'll need to address this issue before taking your server live.      To ensure that your session persists, we recommend installing Screen. Screen is a popular utility that allows you to keep your session running even if the window isn't displayed or if you are disconnected.      Screen allows you to send a command from one terminal, disconnect and then reconnect from another. The following commands will install Screen:      Now, you can start the Minecraft server by executing your jar file. In the terminal, type the following:      The system will now execute your Minecraft jar file. After a few moments, you should see a message confirming that this process is done. Your Minecraft server is now up and running.      8. Configure your Firewall      You can now detach from Minecraft by pressing Ctrl+A + D. To reattach the session, press Ctrl+R.      If you're going to monetize your VPS, you'll need to allow incoming connections by editing your firewall configuration. By default, Minecraft uses port 25565, which means you'll need to set up port forwarding for 25565:      Now, people can connect to your server from the Minecraft launch screen. You can select Multiplayer from the launch screen.      After that, they will be able to select Add Server and then enter the IP or Web address of your server. Finally, they'll just need to choose Join Server, and they should successfully connect to your Minecraft VPS!      Multiplayer mode is hugely popular among the Minecraft community, but running a successful gaming server costs money. By opting for a Virtual Private Server (VPS), you can minimize your running costs and maximize your profits.      If you're going to wow your players, then it's important to deliver a smooth, lag-free gaming experience. This is where a VPS can be your secret weapon. A VPS is similar to a dedicated server. You are allocated a portion the server's physical resources. However, you don't have to break the bank on an expensive plan.      A2 Hosting has carefully crafted VPS plans that combine the cost-savings and performance of shared hosting with the power of a dedicated server. You can make your Minecraft venture a success and appeal to the large (and growing!) gaming community by choosing one of our VPS Plans. 

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