Running a Minecraft Server Inside a FreeBSD Jail
2025-04-05

This tutorial walks you through setting up a secure Minecraft server within a FreeBSD Jail container, a more secure alternative to Docker or Podman on Linux. The author details the process of creating the jail, installing the FreeBSD base system, configuring network settings, building the Minecraft server from ports, and configuring crucial settings like memory allocation, EULA acceptance, and server properties. Finally, the guide demonstrates starting the server and connecting via a Minecraft client. This is a comprehensive guide for users comfortable with FreeBSD.
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