In this article, we will show you how to install Minecraft Bukkit server on CentOS server.
Bukkit is a free, open-source, software that provides the means to extend the popular Minecraft multiplayer server.
Bukkit is a Minecraft extension, offering several unique features and plugins to enhance your gaming experience. Bukkit is a community-driven project that makes it possible to write plugins and build additional features for any Java developer.
Get a Minecraft dedicated server.
Let’s get started with the installation.
Step 1 – Keep the server up to date
# yum update -y
Step 2 – Install Java
Next, we need to install Java. For this guide, we are installing JDK 1.8.0.
# yum install java-1.8.0-openjdk -y
If you want to verify the installation, run following command:
# java -version
Step 3 – Download Bukkit using wget command
First, we will create one directory for the Bukkit installation:
# mkdir /root/mc
Now, we will download Bukkit using wget command in the /root/mc directory.
# cd /root/mc && wget https://cdn.getbukkit.org/craftbukkit/craftbukkit-1.16.3.jar
We are downloading 1.16.3 version. To check latest version.
Step 4 – Run Bukkit
Accept the EULA.
# echo “eula=true” > eula.txt
Run Bukkit.
# java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar craftbukkit-1.16.3.jar
Note: change the file name with the one you have downloaded.
Replace 1G with the amount of RAM you would like to allocate.
Step 5 – Make Bukkit Persistent
Bukkit does not run in the background by default. Run it in a screen session so that it remains active after you log out.
# screen java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar craftbukkit-1.16.3.jar
Replace 1G with the amount of RAM you would like to allocate.
We have successfully install Minecraft Bukkit server on CentOS server.