How To Create A Minecraft Server On Windows Mac Or Linux

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This How to Make a Minecraft Server article was originally published on December 30, 2014 by Shawn Pfunder. Andy McIlwain revised it on November 22, 2017.



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. You can create your Minecraft world by setting up a private server.



In this article we're going to show you exactly how to do that. We will show you how to create a Minecraft server on a Windows, Mac, or Linux hosting plan.



Ready? Let's get down to business.



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 8.0 is now available



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



Things to keep in mind before you start.



You don't need a top-of-the-line system to run a Minecraft server, but a desktop computer is ideal. minecraft servers



If you need a little more oomp and you want to hook up a lot of players, you might try a dedicated server instead.



The server will create some configuration files when it starts. It is best to keep all these files in a separate folder.



What if you see a "Can't save server properties" error? Run the Minecraft server as an administrator by right-clicking the .jar file and selecting "Run as administrator".



Google search for "my ip adres" to find your public IP addresses.



To check if your server is accessible, enter your public IP address into the Minecraft Server Status Checker.



To follow these steps, you will need to connect with your hosting via SSH. This Help article will provide more information if you are not familiar with the process.



1. Java can be installed



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