notes/Setting up a Minecraft server.md

Preamble

This guide assumes some basic knowledge of Linux and package managers.

At minimum, a minecraft server requires Java, the minecraft server jar or an alternative server (spigot, lithium), and the ability to port forward and allow programs through your firewall.

Installing Java

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This enables minecraft to run in the background, restart if it crashes, etc etc.

In /etc/systemd/system, place this file and tailor it to your liking.

[Unit]
Description=Minecraft Servre
# I don't know what these mean I'm getting them from here:
# https://gist.github.com/dotStart/ea0455714a0942474635
Wants=network-online.target
After=network-online.target

[Service]
# If wanted, you can set a particular group or user to run the service under
# User=foo
# Group=bar

# This command is run when the service is started
|ExecStart=/usr/bin/java -Xmx8G -Xms3g -jar /path/to/server.jar --nojline --noconsole