How to Set Up a Minecraft Server on Raspberry Pi
Introduction:
Minecraft has become one of the most popular games in the world due to its endless possibilities for creativity and collaboration. Setting up your own Minecraft server can seem like a daunting task, but with a Raspberry Pi, it can be both easy and cost-effective. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to set up a Minecraft server on a Raspberry Pi.
Materials Needed:
1. A Raspberry Pi (we recommend the latest model; at least Raspberry Pi 3 or higher)
2. Micro SD card (with Raspbian OS installed)
3. Power supply
4. Ethernet cable (for internet connection)
5. Keyboard, monitor, and mouse (for initial setup)
Step 1: Update your Raspberry Pi
Begin by plugging in all the necessary peripherals to your Raspberry Pi. Connect the power supply, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Ensure that your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet.
Open the terminal on Raspbian OS and input the following commands to update your system:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Step 2: Install Java
Minecraft runs on Java, so you’ll need to install it on your Raspberry Pi using this command:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre
Once installed, confirm the installation using this command:
java -version
Step 3: Download and Set Up Minecraft Server
First, create a directory where you’ll store the Minecraft server files:
mkdir Minecraft
cd Minecraft
Next, download the latest version of Minecraft server from the official website:
wget https://launcher.mojang.com/v1/objects/xxxxxxx/server.jar
Replace ‘xxxxxxx’ with the file name from the downloaded .jar file. Then start the server using this command:
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui
During the first run, you’ll need to accept the server’s EULA by editing the newly generated ‘eula.txt’ file:
nano eula.txt
Change “eula=false” to “eula=true” and save the file. Then press CTRL + X and press Y to confirm.
Step 4: Configure Your Minecraft Server
To optimize your server and adjust its settings, edit the ‘server.properties’ file:
nano server.properties
From here, you can tinker with various properties like game mode, difficulty, enable command blocks, etc., according to your preferences. Save and close the file afterward.
Step 5: Port Forwarding
For other players to connect to your Minecraft server, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. Log in to your router’s administration interface and look for “Port Forwarding” or “Virtual Servers” settings. Then add a new forwarding rule:
– External Port: 25565
– Internal IP Address: Your Raspberry Pi’s local IP address
– Internal Port: 25565
– Protocol: Both (TCP/UDP)
Step 6: Share Server Address
Once you’ve completed the setup process, share your public IP address with friends who want to join your server.
They’ll need it, along with the port number (25565), to connect to your Minecraft world.
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up a Minecraft server on Raspberry Pi. Now go ahead and unleash your creativity with friends while exploring all that Minecraft has to offer.