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How to Set Up a Minetest / Luanti Server

Minetest / Luanti··2 min read

Minetest (now Luanti) is a free, open-source voxel engine with a huge library of Lua mods and game modes. It's light on resources, so a dedicated server is cheap to run and endlessly customisable. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Minetest / Luanti server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

  • A Minetest / Luanti plan with around 1–3 GB of RAM — Minetest / Luanti is a Light-class game.
  • Support for Luanti with Lua mods, included on every GGameHost Minetest / Luanti plan.
  • Your friends or community to play with (1–30+ slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Minetest / Luanti community. We recommend about 1–3 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Minetest / Luanti plans start at $3.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Minetest / Luanti server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Minetest / Luanti server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Minetest / Luanti server supports Lua mods, Mod packs, Config, FTP/SFTP. Install Luanti with Lua mods straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Minetest / Luanti server stable.

Server softwareLuanti with Lua mods
Recommended RAM1–3 GB
Player slots1–30+ slots
Performance classLight

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