How to set up a private Minecraft server
Blog post from Tailscale
Setting up a private Minecraft server typically requires either third-party hosting or opening firewall ports, but using Tailscale simplifies the process by allowing secure, direct connections to a server hosted on a Linux machine, such as Ubuntu or Debian, without exposing it to the internet. The guide outlines steps to install a Minecraft bedrock_server on a Linux server, emphasizing the importance of regular updates due to frequent changes in the Minecraft game app, and suggests using Git for version control. It explains how to configure systemd to automatically start the server and uses Tmux for managing the server console. Additionally, the guide details installing Tailscale on the server, enabling access from any Tailscale client, and provides instructions for connecting to the server through the Minecraft app, which includes adding the server details and signing into an Xbox Live account, which is a prerequisite for joining the server.