Deploy and Host Minecraft Server on Railway

Minecraft Server for Java allows players to connect and play together in shared worlds with custom configurations and game modes.

About Hosting Minecraft Server

Hosting a Minecraft server means running a Java application that manages player connections, world data, and game state across multiple concurrent users. The server handles world generation, player authentication, resource management, and network synchronization while maintaining persistent world data. Traditional deployment requires managing server resources, handling traffic spikes during peak play times, and maintaining uptime for consistent player experience. Railway simplifies this by providing automatic resource scaling, handling network configuration for player connections, and managing the underlying infrastructure so you only pay for what you use without worrying about server upgrades or stability issues.

Common Use Cases

• Private Gaming Servers: Host dedicated servers for friends and communities with custom world configurations
• Educational Environments: Create controlled Minecraft environments for learning and educational activities
• Gaming Communities: Run public or semi-private servers with specific game modes and modifications

Dependencies for Minecraft Server Hosting

The Railway template includes the required Java runtime and Minecraft server software using the itzg/minecraft-server Docker image.

Deployment Dependencies

• Minecraft Server Docker Documentation
• Environment Variables Reference
• itzg/minecraft-server Docker Image

Implementation Details

Connection Instructions:

1. Go to settings in your Minecraft Server service
2. Scroll down until you see public networking section
3. Copy the IP

You're ready to connect to your server.

Server Configuration:

As the template uses the itzg/minecraft-server docker image, you can practically configure anything you want through environment variables. This includes game modes, difficulty settings, world generation options, player limits, and server properties.

Docker Image Features:

The itzg/minecraft-server image provides comprehensive Minecraft server management with support for different server types, mod installations, plugin management, and automated configuration through environment variables.

Railway Benefits:

• You only pay for what you use, so it's usually cheap
• No more upgrading your server resources
• Super stable hosting infrastructure
• Railway Support is the best

Why Deploy Minecraft Server on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Minecraft Server on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.