Virtual servers are the ideal hosts for minecraft servers, being lightweight, easy to tailor to your exact needs, and easily expandable. Setting up a Minecraft server is simple, but there are a few requirements you must double-check:

  • Xen VPS. Due to differences in how Java works with OpenVZ and Xen, a Xen server is recommended for best performance.
  • At least 1gb of RAM. Less will be okay for a small server, but 1gb or more is recommended.
  • CentOS operating system installed.


Installing Minecraft:

1. Start by installing Java-JDK:
Code: 
# yum install java-1.6.0-openjdk
2. Check if Java was installed:
Code: 
# which java
The following will be displayed if it was properly installed:
Code: 
# /usr/bin/java
3. Switch to the root directory, if you're not there already:
Code: 
# cd
4. Create a directory for Minecraft:
Code: 
# mkdir Minecraft
5. Enter the directory:
Code: 
# cd Minecraft
6. Download Minecraft:
Code: 
# wget http://minecraft.net/download/minecraft_server.jar
7. CHMOD the Minecraft .jar like so:
Code: 
# chmod +x minecraft_server.jar
8. Minecraft is now installed. You'll now need to install "screen" to keep the Minecraft server running after the SSH session is closed.
Code: 
# yum install screen
9. Use the screen and run Minecraft. Enter screen:
Code: 
# screen
10. Start up Minecraft (you can edit the 1024M value to match your server's RAM):
Code: 
# java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui
To get back to the normal screen, press these keys: Control+A+D

To get back to the screen where Minecraft is running:
Code: 
# screen -r
You should now be off and running with a fully functional Minecraft server!

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VPS6NET Reviewed by VPS6NET on . How to Install Minecraft on CentOS VPS Virtual servers are the ideal hosts for minecraft servers, being lightweight, easy to tailor to your exact needs, and easily expandable. Setting up a Minecraft server is simple, but there are a few requirements you must double-check: Xen VPS. Due to differences in how Java works with OpenVZ and Xen, a Xen server is recommended for best performance. At least 1gb of RAM. Less will be okay for a small server, but 1gb or more is recommended. CentOS operating system installed. Installing Rating: 5