Are you running Minecraft on a server? Not sure how to allocate more RAM to Minecraft Server? Scroll below and follow the steps.
You might have heard about Minecraft. It’s a popular sandbox type game that users love to play. Be it a Windows PC or an Android device – Minecraft is omnipresent. If your device has a ton of RAM, the game will run smoother than ever. Allocating RAM to Minecraft Server was a bit difficult but the process has changed. So, let’s dive into the process.
How to allocate more RAM to Minecraft Server
Keep in mind that allocating RAM to Minecraft Server is a bit different as compared to the regular Minecraft. Follow the instructions to get it done the right way.
Step 1: Firstly, launch the Minecraft server directory. Search for ‘Minecraft_server’ on your Windows PC. The directory will be a folder that has the Minecraft_server.exe file)
Step 2: Now select Home and click on New item.
Step 3: Click Text Document. With this, you’ll be able to make a document in the server directory.
Step 4: Enter the following in the new Text Document:
java -Xmx####M -Xms####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true
PAUSE
Step 5: Now, change #### in MB that you want to allocate. So, for instance, if you want to allocate 3GB RAM to your Minecraft Server, enter 3072.
Step 6: Select File and click on Save As. and ensure that your change ‘Save as type’ to ‘All Files/’
Click File > Save As… and change Save as type to All Files.
Step 7: Name the file as ‘server launcher’
Step 8: Now change the extension format ‘.bat.’
Step 9: This new file created will serve as the new launcher for the Minecraft server.
Step 10: To launch it, double-click on it.
FAQs
Can I allocate more RAM to Minecraft?
Yes, you can allocate more RAM to Minecraft. The process is swift, thanks to ATLauncher so make sure you install it.
How much RAM should I allocate to a Minecraft server?
It depends on the players. If there are 1-4 players, allocate 1GB, if there are 5-10 players, allocate 2GB RAM, and if there are over 10 players, you should allocate a minimum of 4GB RAM.
Conclusion
This is how to allocate more RAM to Minecraft Server. Isn’t the process simple?
Have you tried this process? How simple was it for you? Let us know in the comments below.
