Direct answer

Before inviting players, confirm the exact Minecraft/Java build, the EULA, networking, persistent storage, permissions, backups and safe shutdown behavior.

Recommended procedure

  1. Select a server software/version with supported Java, verify java -version and start it once to generate configuration files.
  2. Read and accept the EULA only if you agree to its terms, then set online-mode, server port, view distance and simulation distance deliberately.
  3. Keep a whitelist or private firewall rule during setup; verify port exposure using an external client on a different network.
  4. Create an operator account only for administration, install plugins one at a time, then establish automatic backups and test one restore.

What to do next

Collect a baseline spark report with several simulated or real players and record the running build, JVM path, start command and update procedure.

How to verify the result

Confirm a new non-operator can join, cannot run admin commands, survives a restart with inventory intact, and the last backup restores.

Version and compatibility notes

Use secure proxy forwarding rather than disabling authentication for an ordinary public server. Modded deployments may need a matching modloader, client mods and server pack.

Official references

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