Linux VPS Configuration for Minecraft Servers

Moving from shared hosting to a VPS is the first step towards a professional server. Here is how to do it correctly.

1. Choosing the Provider

Choose a VPS provider with high-performance nodes and specialized DDoS protection.

2. Initial Security

Never use the root user to run the server!

adduser minecraft
usermod -aG sudo minecraft
ufw allow 25565/tcp
ufw enable

3. Java Runtime

For Minecraft 1.20+ you need Java 21:

apt update
apt install openjdk-21-jre-headless

4. Kernel Optimization

EnderAI can provide you with a sysctl script optimized for gaming networking, reducing TCP latency.

Conclusion

A well-configured VPS offers 40% better performance than shared panels. If you don't feel comfortable using the terminal, our System Administration service can help.