Crafty Control is a powerful, web-based GUI designed to simplify the management of Minecraft servers. It provides an intuitive interface to monitor performance, view logs, schedule backups, and handle administrative tasks effortlessly. For optimal performance, this guide outlines the direct installation method on an Ubuntu server, avoiding container overhead and ensuring maximum control.
While Docker provides convenience, direct installation offers several advantages:
Ensure your server is updated:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Install Python and other necessary tools:
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip git -y
For security, create a user specifically for Crafty Control:
sudo adduser crafty
sudo usermod -aG sudo crafty
su - crafty
Download the latest version:
git clone https://github.com/craftycontrol/Crafty.git
cd Crafty
Install the required Python packages:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Start Crafty Control to complete the initial configuration:
python3 crafty.py
To ensure Crafty starts automatically with the server:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/crafty.service
[Unit]
Description=Crafty Control Service
After=network.target
[Service]
User=crafty
WorkingDirectory=/home/crafty/Crafty
ExecStart=/usr/bin/python3 /home/crafty/Crafty/crafty.py
Restart=always
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
sudo systemctl enable crafty
sudo systemctl start crafty
sudo systemctl status crafty
http://<server-ip>:8000
server {
listen 80;
server_name crafty.example.com;
location / {
proxy_pass http://localhost:8000;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
}
}
sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
sudo certbot --nginx -d crafty.example.com
By installing Crafty Control directly on your Ubuntu server, you achieve maximum performance, flexibility, and control over your Minecraft servers. This robust management solution streamlines server administration, allowing you to focus on providing a seamless experience for your players. Whether you’re managing a single server or multiple instances, Crafty Control makes it simple and efficient.