How To Create A Minecraft Server On Windows Mac Or Linux
This How to Make a Minecraft Server article was originally published on December 30, 2014 by Shawn Pfunder. It was updated on November 22, 2017 by Andy McIlwain.
Minecraft is the world's second-most popular video game, having sold over 121 million copies as of February 2017.
The best way to get started with Minecraft is to buy the game and start playing. You can even use Minecraft Realms to create your own world - it's a sort of lightweight alternative to running your own private Minecraft server.
But if you're interested in the full Minecraft experience, you can take it a step further by launching your own private Minecraft server. With a private server, you're free to create a Minecraft world of your very own.
This article will show you how to do it. We will show you how to create a Minecraft server on a Windows, Mac, or Linux hosting plan. playing games is always fun
Ready? Let's get into it.
How to create a Minecraft server using Windows, Mac, or Linux
At a very high level, making a Minecraft server follows a few basic steps:
1. Java Version 1.2
2. Install the latest version of the Minecraft server software
3. Configure your server/network
4. Start the server
5. Verify that your server is available
Before you start, here are some things to remember.
You don't need a top-of-the-line system to run a Minecraft server, but a desktop computer is ideal. playing games is always fun
If you need a little more oomp and you want to hook up a lot of players, you might try a dedicated server instead.
When the server is first started, it will create a few configuration files. It's best for all files to be stored in a single folder.
What happens if the "Can't save servers properties" error occurs? Run the Minecraft server as an administrator by right-clicking the .jar file and selecting "Run as administrator".
You can find your public IP address by searching for "my ip address" on Google.
To check if your server is accessible, enter your public IP address into the Minecraft Server Status Checker.
These steps will be followed if you connect to your hosting using SSH. This Help article will provide more information if you are not familiar with the process.
1. Install Java
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