Spigot is a high-performance Minecraft server that is optimized for handling multiple players and plugins. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install a Spigot Minecraft server on Ubuntu 20.04.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install OpenJDK, which is required to run the Minecraft server:

sudo apt install -y openjdk-17-jdk

You can check if Java is installed by running:

java -version

Step 3: Create a Dedicated User for Spigot

It is recommended to run your server under a separate user for security reasons:

sudo adduser spigot

Step 4: Download Spigot Server

Switch to the Spigot user and navigate to the home directory:

sudo su - spigot
cd ~

Download BuildTools to compile the Spigot server:

wget https://download.getbukkit.org/spigot/buildtools/BuildTools.jar

Compile the Spigot server using:

java -jar BuildTools.jar

Step 5: Start Your Spigot Server

Once the build process is complete, you can start your Spigot server:

java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar spigot-*.jar nogui

This command starts the server with a minimum of 1GB and a maximum of 2GB of RAM. Adjust these values based on your server's specifications.

Step 6: Accept the EULA

To accept the EULA, you need to edit the eula.txt file:

nano eula.txt

Change eula=false to eula=true and save the file.

Step 7: Configure Your Server

You can now configure your server by editing the server.properties file:

nano server.properties

Change settings such as server-port and level-name according to your preferences.

Step 8: Set Up a Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, allow the Minecraft port (default is 25565):

sudo ufw allow 25565/tcp
sudo ufw reload

Step 9: Accessing Your Server

Now, you can connect to your Minecraft server using your server's IP address:

your_server_ip:25565

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured a Spigot Minecraft server on Ubuntu 20.04. Enjoy building and playing with your friends!

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