Setting up a Minecraft Server

Get your Minecraft server running in minutes

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

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