Quick Answer: How to Install Minecraft on Linux?

How to Install Minecraft in Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 16.10

• (Updated: July 2017) Add minecraft installer PPA. Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:flexiondotorg/minecraft.
• update and install the script. Run the commands below to update system package index and install the script: sudo apt update.
• 3. ( Optional) Remove Minecraft.

How do you get Minecraft on Linux?

To download the Java edition, head to the Minecraft download page and select the Linux version. Save the Minecraft.jar file to your computer. Once downloaded, all you need to do is browse to the directory where the Minecraft.jar file is saved, and right-click. Select Open with… >

How do I install Minecraft on Ubuntu?

Installing Minecraft on Ubuntu

1. First, you need to add the Minecraft installer PPA. Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the following command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:flexiondotorg/minecraft.
2. Once you have added the PPA, you now need to update your system and install Minecraft.