Minecraft setups

[junkdog]

i am planning to setup a Minecraft server for my kids   and there friends

never played the minecraft 

use computers for work cnc programing cad etc  just  looking for some real world advice 

 

5-10 on the server at a time

mostly local   some  remotely

maybe run some modded  stuff not sure

i have a few older rigs  some i7 desktops i5 desktop  a windows server dual xeons

i was thinking of running it on the server box it is just sitting around   yes no

 

but the real question is

i am interested to get some cheaper ipads or android tablet to run 4-5 instances locally off my wireless as having 5 desktops is a little much

any suggestions as to what would run minecraft ok   

 

i would be ok with used or slight outdated models any suggestions wold be great     (am a cheap old bugger )

anyplace in lower mainland  in BC would be even greater

 

thanks for taking the time

 

Bryant

[NelizMastr]

You can't connect the mobile versions of Minecraft to your own server hosting the java version.

You need to use computers running Windows, macOS or Linux for that. 

 

Regarding the server itself. Minecraft wants a CPU with good single core performance.

If your dual xeon server is more than 10 years old, it's likely too old to run a Minecraft

server without lagging a bit. Any 2nd gen i5/i7 at 3GHz or better should be fine.

Without mods, 4-8GB of RAM is also fine for 10 players. 

[coderrquitsreality]

1 hour ago, junkdog said:

having 5 desktops is a little much

Wait... one server for each kid?

Are you using Java edition or Bedrock edition? If you want to connect from both PC and mobile, buy Minecraft for Windows 10 (Microsoft Store)

 

Otherwise, you can't connect from iPads and such to a Java server, that is, unless you set it up to be cross platform. (requires plugins)

 

Also, for remote access:

 

You need to open 25565 for Java

or 19132 for Bedrock

Both require UDP and TCP

[coderrquitsreality]

7 hours ago, wONKEyeYEs said:

you can use whatever port you want

True, but it's easier than remembering some other port; if the kid's friend(s) want to join it's already prefilled