Want to know how to set up a Minecraft server with your friends? Here's all you need to know with step-by-step instructions.

exec java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar minecraft_server.jar Allocate as much memory as you’d like by changing ‘1G’ to the number of gigabytes you’d like to set aside (2G for 2GB, 4G for 4GB, and so on).

It's also worth noting that if you wish to initialize the server with more memory, you can bump the min/max to 2048 or any multiple of 1024. 2048 is ideal, in which case the command should appear ...

Aternos Minecraft server (Image via Aternos.org) Interestingly, you can change the version of the server from the home screen as well. Once everything has been set up, you can start the server by ...

Minecraft is a great game to play, especially when you can invite a bunch of friends. If you have ever played a co-op game, then you likely know how much easier survival mode can become.

For a Raspberry Pi Minecraft server project, we recommend the Raspberry 4 Model B. The 2GB model starts at just $35 and runs all the way up to $75 for the 8GB model.

Realms are the Mojang-provided servers that players can buy using a subscription-based payment. For $7.99 a month, players can get a Realm that will host up to 11 people, including the host.