Minecraft Server Setup (Raspberry Pi 5)

This is my Minecraft Fabric server running on a Raspberry Pi 5. It's currently set up for version 1.21.10 with performance mods and TCPShield DDoS protection.

Quick Info

• Platform: Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
• Server Type: Fabric 1.21.10
• RAM Allocation: 2GB min / 5GB max
• DDoS Protection: TCPShield (free tier)
• Auto-restart: systemd service

What's Included

• configs/ - All server configuration files
• docs/ - Detailed setup guides
  • Complete initial setup from scratch
  • Auto-restart setup (systemd)
  • TCPShield proxy protocol configuration
  • How to add/manage mods
  • Switching between Minecraft versions
  • Alternative DDoS protection options

Quick Start

If you want to replicate this setup:

1. New to this? Start with the complete setup guide - walks you through everything from installing Java to getting your first server running
2. Check out the systemd setup guide to get auto-restart working
3. Follow the TCPShield guide if you want DDoS protection
4. Read the mods guide to learn how to add mods or switch versions

Server Specs

• Java: OpenJDK 21+ (required for 1.21.x)
• Memory: 2-5GB allocated (adjust based on your Pi's RAM)
• Performance Mods: ServerCore, Krypton, Lithium, etc.

Config Files

All important configs are in the configs/ directory:

• server.properties - Main server configuration
• proxy_protocol_support.json - TCPShield proxy settings
• minecraft.service - systemd service file for auto-restart

Need Help?

Check the docs folder for detailed guides on everything from basic setup to advanced configurations.