A clean, out-of-the-box Luanti (formerly Minetest) voxel game server environment built on the latest Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. This vanilla image delivers a standard single-instance sandbox, perfectly optimized for private multiplayer hosting, voxel world modding, or quick gaming deployment.
Want to host a completely private, highly extensible voxel world without dealing with complex engine compiling or legacy server setup errors? This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) provides a pure, un-modified installation of the official Luanti (formerly known as Minetest) server running on a fresh, lightweight Ubuntu 26.04 LTS foundation.
Following our commitment to clean systems, there are no heavy third-party texture packs, pre-loaded custom worlds, or hidden server automation scripts included. You get a standard, vanilla configuration running the official package utilities, giving you full access to install your own subgames, manage server permissions, and configure Lua mods exactly as you want.
Whether you need a secure local sandbox to prototype custom game logic, host a lightweight survival server for friends, or test specific server synchronization behaviors, this template gets you ready in minutes.
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You pay by the hour for the EC2 instance type you run. Each dimension maps to one AWS instance size, and the software cost is the same idea: you are billed only for the hours your chosen instance is active. Prices vary by instance because larger instances carry more compute, memory, storage, or GPU capacity. General-purpose, compute, memory, storage, and accelerated families are all available. Pick the instance that fits your workload size. You can change instances as needs shift, since billing is usage-based with no upfront commitment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does one hourly unit cover, and what is bundled in the software?
One unit is one running EC2 instance of the size you pick, billed per hour. The image is self-contained and bundles the libraries, databases, and runtimes needed to run Luanti5.16 on Ubuntu26.04. Vendor support is included with the listing.
Am I charged the software fee when my instance is stopped or paused?
The hourly software fee meters running time only. A stopped or fully powered-off instance does not accrue software charges. Note that underlying AWS storage or other resources tied to a stopped instance may still bill separately through AWS.
How is billing affected if I switch to a different instance type?
Billing is usage-based with no upfront commitment, so you can change instances freely. Each hour is charged at the rate for whichever instance type is active. Switching to a larger or smaller family simply changes the per-hour rate going forward.
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Usage instructions
SSH to the instance and login as the default user 'ubuntu' using the key specified at launch.
Luanti (Minetest) server is pre-installed via Flatpak under the root environment. Since it does not run as a background system service by default, follow these steps to switch to root, launch it manually, check logs, and manage saves:
Switch to Root User:
Before running any game commands, switch to the root environment:
sudo su
Launch the Server in the Background:
Execute the following command to start the server safely. This ensures the game environment runs silently in the background even after you disconnect your SSH session:
nohup flatpak run org.luanti.luanti --server --gameid minetest_game > /root/luanti_server.log 2>&1 &
(After running, a process ID will appear on your screen. Press 'Enter' to return to your standard terminal prompt).
Verify and Check Server Logs:
To monitor real-time server connections, player chats, or check for runtime bugs, view the active log file:
tail -f /root/luanti_server.log
Tip: To exit the log viewer safely without affecting the running game server, simply press 'Ctrl + C'.
Locate Game Worlds and Saves (Critical):
Your default game save files, maps, and world configurations are strictly isolated under the root Flatpak data directory. You can locate them here:
cd /root/.var/app/org.luanti.luanti/.minetest/worlds/world/
Safely Shut Down the Server:
When performing server maintenance or safely saving game progress before an instance reboot, execute this command to stop the background process gracefully:
pkill -f org.luanti.luanti
Note: By default, the Luanti game server listens on UDP port 30000. Ensure this port is correctly opened in your AWS Security Group.
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