Setting up a Minecraft Java Server

Prerequisites

• • An XD's Cloud account
• • A basic understanding of server management
• • Sufficient resources allocated to your plan

Step 1: Create a Server Instance

1. Log in to your XD's Cloud dashboard
2. Click "Create New Server"
3. Choose your server location and resource allocation

Step 2: Upload Server Files

1. Upload your server.jar file
2. Upload any mods (for modded servers)
3. Upload plugins (for Bukkit/Spigot/Paper servers)
4. Upload datapacks if needed

Step 3: Configure Your Container

Create and edit the xds-cloud.properties file if it does not exist:

launch=java -jar server.jar
packages=openjdk-21-jre-headless
ports=25565
image=ubuntu:latest

Step 4: Run Your Server

1. Navigate to the console tab in your dashboard
2. Launch your server
3. Use the console to send commands and manage your server