Creating a Launch Script¶
Note
These instructions apply only if you plan to run your Minecraft server on your own machine. Most shared Minecraft hosts will create a launch script for you.
Writing a Launch Script¶
First, open a text editor such as Atom, Sublime Text, or Notepad. Write (or paste) a launch script for your server. Examples of simple launch scripts for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux have been provided below. Keep the RAM limitations of your machine in mind.
Mac OS X¶
#!/bin/bash
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar sponge.jar
Save your Mac launch script as launch.command.
Linux¶
#!/bin/sh
cd "$(dirname "$(readlink -fn "$0")")"
java -Xms1G -Xmx2G -jar sponge.jar
Save your Linux launch script as launch.sh.
Running a Launch Script¶
Ensure you are running your launch script out of a folder created especially for your server. This is for your own sanity; unfortunately, Spongie is unable to soak up your tears if you do not do this.
You may run your launch script by double-clicking it. If you are using a console or terminal, navigate to the directory of the script and run it. Keep in mind that you must agree to the Mojang EULA in order to run a server.
Warning
If you get a permissions error when attempting to launch your server on a Mac, try this:
- Open the Terminal.
- Type chmod a+x, with a space at the end.
- Drag your launch script to the Terminal.
- Press enter.