What you need:
1. Linux VPS [OS: CentOS 5.5 64 bit recommended]
2. Putty or another terminal management program.

I'm making this as easy as I possibly can, if it looks like I'm writing this as if everyone on the forum is literally brain dead, I'm sorry I just don't want any mixups, confusion or anything like that.

Tutorial:

1.) Login to your VPS via Putty or the other terminal you're using and enter the command below.



[This is to check if you currently have Java on your system, if you already do...I would suggest re-installing it just to be safe]

2.) Installing Java on the machine

Type in the command:


Your system will now attempt to install java build 1.6.0, which is the version required to run the minecraft server software. Just let it run, if it asks any questions just type "y" where/when it asks for you to do so.

After running, java should now be installed. What you should do now is check if it has by running the "which java" command again, you should get the return value of the location of which java was installed on your server. Using this location(marked as "JavaLocationGoesHere" below), enter the command below:


Now, after running that command you should be prompted with the return of "Java Version "1.6.0" if so, you have successfully installed java and are ready to continue to setting up your server.

3.) Creating/setting up the Minecraft Directory

Let's create a new directory named "minecraft" by entering the command


Now let's jump into that directory by using the command


After entering that command, you should be greeted with the return of "username@server minecraft]#"

4.) Setting up a new screen, to keep the server running after the terminal is exited.

Now, we need to create a new screen. This is important for when you close the terminal, the server stays up and continues to run without the need of the terminal being open on your computer 24/7.

Start by typing the command

[Is CAsE SENsiTiVe]

Now after creating that screen session with the window ID of Minecraft, enter this command to attach to that created session.


5.) Download the server file(s)

While we remain in the minecraft directory, were going to download the files in here. Start by running the command


Let that finish downloading then continue to the 4th step.

6.) Running the server

This is the last step needed to get your server up and running, this code will start the server.

[Where it says 1024M is where you type the amount of RAM you want the server to use, example: if you purchased a server with 2 Gigs of RAM and you want to use all 2 Gigs you would type 2000M in the replacement of 1024M.]

7.) Success!

You should now see your server starting up, creating your world, etc. I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and don't forget to say thanks and if you have any problems, please post and I will see what I can do to help you.