Why use someone else’s server when you’re able to build your own?
Read on to learn how to make a Minecraft server for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
It’s recommended to use a remote hosting service for your server.
Look for a “done” message to make sure your server is up and running.
The officialMinecraft Forumhas a list of free and premium hosting services.
Hosting your own server can open your system to outside attacks.
Using a premium hosting provider helps you avoid such risks.
Nonetheless, you’re able to follow the same steps regardless of which OS you are using.
Setting up port forwarding opens your online grid to outside security risks.
SeeHow to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address.
Look for a “done” message to make sure your server is up and running.
You’ll be prompted to enter a username and a password.
Consult your router’s manual or look up your router onPortForward.comto find the default username and password.
This information might also be found on the router itself.
After your router reboots, locate thePort Forwardingsection on your router’s homepage.
It may be underadvanced options.
Check the router’s manual for help if necessary.
From here, it’s possible for you to set up rules for port forward.
Depending on your router, you might have to select a button that saysAddor something similar to proceed.
Name the rule “Minecraft.”
You may see a drop-down menu or boxes you’re free to check.
After your router reboots, your server should be accessible to players around the world.
How to Create a Minecraft Server for Windows
The screenshots and instructions below refer to Windows 10.
Download the Minecraft server software.
The file has the extension .jar.
Create a new folder on your desktop or wherever else you desire and name it “minecraft_server.”
Drag the .jar fileinto it.
Double-nudge the .jar file.
The server should start up, but you’ll receive an glitch notice.
exit the server window if it doesn’t close automatically.
Some configuration files will have appeared in your folder.
fire up the file namedeula.txt.
If asked which program to open it with, choose your text editor, such as Notepad.
In the editor, find the lineeula=falseand replace it witheula=true, then save the file and close it.
This step prevents the server from closing automatically.
If you receive an fault signal, you’re free to still run your server as an administrator.
Just right-tap the .jar fileand selectRun as administrator.
Double-choose the server file again.
This time, your server should start up successfully, and more files will appear within the folder.
The server should close.
To do so, create a new .txt file in Notepad by selectingFile>New.
SelectSave as key in, then selectAll Files.
Choose yourminecraft_server folderfor the location and selectSave.
Whenever you want to launch your server, just double-smack the run.bat file you created.
it’s possible for you to now invite other Minecraft players to join your server.
To peek if your server is accessible, input your public IP address into theMinecraft Server Status Checker.
Your server will only be publicly available if you previously set up port forwarding.
To look up your public IP address, simply enter “my IP address” into Google.
To upgrade your OS, visitApple Support.
From the Apple menu, go toSystem Preferencesand look for the Java icon.
Open it to launch theJava Control Panel.
Click theUpdatetab, then selectUpdate Now.
When the installer window appears, selectInstall Update>Install and Relaunch.
Download the Minecraft server software.
Create a new folder named “minecraft_server” and drag the server software file into it.
Open a new .txt document by going into yourApplicationsfolder and double-click theTextEditicon.
Once in TextEdit, selectFormat>Make Plain Text>OK.
Save the file in the folder containing your servers .jar file and name it “start.command.”
bring up the Mac terminal by going toApplications>Utilities, then double-click theTerminalapplication.
Drag and drop thestart.command fileyou created into the terminal window, then pressEnteragain.
Now you’re free to open thestart.command fileto initiate the server.
When you double-hit the file, a new window will open, and you might see some error messages.
Don’t worry about them; the server should now be ready to play Minecraft.
Invite others to join your server by sharing your public or local IP address.
Find your public IP address by entering “my IP address” into Google.
The steps below are for building a Minecraft server forUbuntu16.04.
Set up is done entirely through the command terminal.
Set up an account with one of the services listed on theMinecraft Forumbefore you begin building your server.
InstallScreento keep your server running when youre not connected.
Enter:
sudo apt-get install wget
Download the Minecraft server files using the wget command.
OpenMinecraftand sign in to your Minecraft account.
SelectMultiplayerfrom the Minecraft menu.
SelectAdd Serverin the lower-right of the screen.
Give your server a name.
Remember the whole world can see it, so don’t use any vulgar or offensive language.
type your host’s IP address into theServer Addressbox.
SelectDoneat the bottom of the window.
Select your server’s name when it appears at the top of the screen, then selectJoin Server.
Assuming you properly prepared you router, players from around the world can now connect to your server.
You’ll alsoinstall Minecraft Forge, which gives you access to mods.
Once you’ve set up Forge and your server, you candownload Minecraft modsto change how the game works.
Alternatively, players on your Wi-Fi connection can just put in your privateIP address.
