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Want to run your own Minecraft Java server for friends? You don’t need a powerful PC or open ports on your router. With tools like Playit.gg and minimal setup, you can launch a stable multiplayer server on Windows or Ubuntu, even on headless systems (no monitor or GPU).

🧱 Prerequisites

• A system with Java 17+ (Windows or Ubuntu)

• Internet access

• Minecraft server JAR file (Download here)

• Playit.gg account and agent for port forwarding (free)

🖥️ Option A: Host Minecraft Server on Windows (RDP or local)

✅ Step 1: Install Java

1. Download Java 17 or 21 JDK from https://adoptium.net

2. Run the installer and complete setup

3. Verify in Command Prompt:

   java -version

   Output should show Java 17+.

📁 Step 2: Set Up Server Folder

1. Create a folder: C:\MinecraftServer

2. Download server.jar from Minecraft Java Server Page

3. Move it to C:\MinecraftServer

⚙️ Step 3: First Launch and Accept EULA

1. Open Command Prompt:

   cd C:\MinecraftServer
java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui

2. The server will fail once and generate eula.txt

3. Open eula.txt and change:

   eula=false

   to

   eula=true

4. Run the server again to generate the world and configs

🛠️ Step 4: Optional – Create a .bat Launcher

Create a file start.bat in C:\MinecraftServer:

@echo off
title Minecraft Server
java -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui
pause

🐧 Option B: Host Minecraft Server on Ubuntu (Linux)

✅ Step 1: Install Java

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-17-jdk -y
java -version

Ensure it shows Java 17+.

📁 Step 2: Set Up Server Folder

mkdir ~/minecraft-server
cd ~/minecraft-server
wget https://piston-data.mojang.com/v1/objects/e6ec2f64e6080b9b5d9b471b291c33cc7f509733/server.jar

⚙️ Step 3: First Launch and Accept EULA

java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui

Then:

nano eula.txt

Change eula=false → eula=true
Then re-run the server.

🛠️ Optional: Create a Startup Script

nano start.sh

Paste:

#!/bin/bash
cd ~/minecraft-server
java -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui

Make it executable:

chmod +x start.sh

Run it with:

./start.sh

🌐 Step 5: Port Forwarding with Playit.gg (Windows & Linux)

🔒 Skip manual router setup — this is a secure tunnel solution.

🧩 Install Playit.gg Agent

1. Go to https://playit.gg

2. Download the agent for your OS

3. Run the agent:

   • Windows: Double-click playit.exe

   • Linux:

     chmod +x playit
./playit

4. It will open a browser — login or create an account

🌐 Step 6: Create a Minecraft Tunnel

1. In your Playit dashboard:

   • Go to Tunnels > Add Tunnel

   • Select "Minecraft Java (game)"

   • Use Shared IP

   • Target port: 25565 (default Minecraft port)

2. Copy your public tunnel address, e.g.:

   market-velocity.gl.joinmc.link

📁 Step 7: Configure server.properties (Optional)

Open server.properties and adjust:

server-port=25565
online-mode=true
motd=A Minecraft Server on RDP/Linux
enable-command-block=true

You can also change:

• gamemode=survival/creative

• max-players=10

• difficulty=easy/normal/hard

🧪 Step 8: Test and Play!

• Open Minecraft Java Edition

• Go to Multiplayer > Add Server

• Use the tunnel address:

  147.185.221.28:56662

• Join the server!

📝 Notes & Tips

• ✅ You don’t need to open any router ports

• 🧠 Java 17+ is required for recent Minecraft versions

• 🚫 Avoid running the game client on low-spec RDP/VPS — just host

• 🔁 Use start.bat or start.sh to automate the launch

• 🧾 Monitor logs in terminal for activity and errors

📦 Bonus: Sample Files

start.bat (Windows)

@echo off
java -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui
pause

start.sh (Linux)

#!/bin/bash
cd ~/minecraft-server
java -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar server.jar nogui

server.properties (Common Settings)

server-port=25565
max-players=10
motd=Welcome to My Server!
gamemode=survival
online-mode=true
enable-command-block=true

🏁 Conclusion

You now have a fully working Minecraft Java multiplayer server hosted on Windows or Ubuntu, using Playit.gg for zero-hassle tunneling. This setup works on:

• 💻 Local PC

• 🖥️ Headless Linux VPS

• 🧑‍💼 Windows RDP with no GPU