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. ...

Use an unprivileged Debian LXC for a Paper Minecraft server you manage yourself. Choose a VM if you need a separate guest kernel or will give someone else OS administrator access. The LXC walkthrough takes you from creating the container to joining a Java Edition server on your LAN. Start with the LXC vs VM decision or go straight to RAM and CPU sizing . Player capacity depends on the world, plugins, simulation distance, and the other workloads running on the host. ...

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. ...