Yes, 768MB of RAM should be sufficient for an MC server running with five players.
Yes, 768MB of RAM should be sufficient for an MC server running with five players.
Hey everyone, I was considering getting a Minecraft Java server on ScalaCube.com. It wouldn’t be modded and would typically support only 2-3 players at a time. The package includes a 768MB RAM server with 10GB SSD storage for $3 a month. Would this be sufficient for up to five players?
You can receive a free setup for an Ubuntu system running SSH. Feel free to customize it as you like. Alternatively, you might consider signing up for a Google Cloud trial—this offers 300 credits over 12 months, enough for any server needs.
Google Cloud might offer affordable options for small budgets, but pricing depends on usage. If you stay under $300 a year, it could be feasible with careful selection of services. To set up a Minecraft server, you’d need a suitable cloud platform, configure hosting, and ensure the right permissions—check their documentation for step-by-step guidance.
Using the $300 under a year would just halt it, but you won’t be billed. As for launching a server, there are YouTube tutorials available, though it’s essentially setting up a server on every machine except you need a GUI unless you’re okay with a high-end system. The duration you want the server to run affects the cost—around 0.6GB is often free if you don’t own one. Consider checking out GCP’s free offerings.