Minecraft 1.20.6 Paper Server Setup and Management Guide (AWS Lightsail, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Java 21)

This comprehensive guide covers setting up and managing a Minecraft 1.20.6 Paper server on AWS Lightsail with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Java 21, including: creating an AWS instance, basic system configuration, Java installation, Paper server setup, server optimization, startup script creation, update management, regular maintenance and backups, troubleshooting, security measures, performance monitoring and tuning, plugin management, custom map and game mode creation, multi-world setup, and advanced backup/recovery strategies; it provides step-by-step instructions for each topic, covering essential commands, configuration files, and best practices for server administration, performance optimization, and player experience enhancement; the guide also includes code snippets and examples for custom features like particle effects, sound effects, custom GUIs, scenario scripting, custom mob spawning, timer systems, custom enchantments, dynamic world generation, and weather control; additionally, it addresses important aspects like economy systems, quest systems, custom NPCs, and event-based storytelling, making it a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced Minecraft server administrators looking to create and maintain a robust, feature-rich multiplayer environment.

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