How to Download and Set Up a Minecraft Server on Ubuntu with Java

Are you ready to set up your very own Minecraft server on Ubuntu? With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll be creating a directory for your Minecraft server files in no time.

First things first, we need to create a new user that our Ubuntu Minecraft server will run under. You can do this by using the `sudo adduser mcserver -m` command, which generates a home directory for the user.

Next, we need to verify that Java has been installed correctly on your system. Simply enter `java -version` into the terminal to check. If it's not installed, don't worry! You can install OpenJDK version 17 jre package by running `sudo apt install openjdk-17-jre-headless`.

To set up our Minecraft server, we'll need to update Ubuntu so that it has the latest packages available. This is easy to do - just enter `sudo apt update` into the terminal.

Now that we have Java installed and our system updated, we can move on to installing the actual Minecraft server. To do this, run `sudo apt install openjdk-17-jre-headless`.

Throughout this tutorial, we'll be using the terminal and a range of different commands. Don't worry if you're new to using the command line - the commands are easy to understand and follow.

This tutorial has been tested on Ubuntu 20.04, but should also work on Ubuntu 18.04. The process of installing the Java Minecraft server on Ubuntu is pretty straightforward, and can be completed in just a few steps.

Before you get started, make sure you have a generous amount of memory available if you plan to host many people. The number of people your server can handle will vary heavily depending on the specifications of your computer.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow these simple steps to set up your own Minecraft server on Ubuntu with Java today!

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