Self-Hosting

You already can run a raw Paper/Vanilla jar in an LXC. Crafty Controller is the layer on top: a web UI to start/stop servers, edit files, pull backups, and keep more than one Minecraft version without SSH-ing into the box every time. If you have not decided between LXC vs VM or Java vs Bedrock yet, start with the Minecraft Server on Proxmox guide . This article assumes that decision is made and focuses on how to manage those servers once they exist. ...

Minecraft can run well in a Proxmox lab, but there is no honest universal answer to “how many players?” Server version, world generation, simulation distance, plugins, mods, CPU single-thread performance, storage latency, and simultaneous host workloads all matter. Evidence note: This guide uses upstream project documentation and conservative planning estimates. RunAHomeLab has not benchmarked a fixed Minecraft workload across the hardware discussed here. Treat resource allocations as starting points and measure your own server. See the research methodology . ...

If you want to stream your own music library, the practical choice is usually between Navidrome, Funkwhale, and Airsonic-Advanced. They overlap, but they are built for different jobs: a lightweight personal server, a federated audio platform, or a Java-based Subsonic server. This is a feature and architecture comparison based on current project documentation, not a claim that we benchmarked every server on identical hardware. Project status and client compatibility can change; the linked upstream sources are the authority for a deployment decision. ...

Starting a homelab in 2026 is one of the smartest tech decisions you can make if you want to learn real skills, take back control of your data, and run useful services at home without paying monthly subscriptions. This guide is written specifically for beginners. No prior knowledge of Proxmox, containers, or reverse proxies is required. By the end you will have a clear and realistic path from zero to a working homelab. ...