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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. 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. If you're new or not familiar with Minecraft, buying the game is the best way to get started. 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. A private server allows you to create your Minecraft world. We'll show you exactly how to do this in this article. We will show you how to create a Minecraft server on a Windows, Mac, or Linux hosting plan. Ready? Let's get to 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. Install the latest version of Java 2. Install the latest version of the Minecraft server software 3. Configure your server and network 4. minecraft servers Start the server 5. Check that your server is accessible Here are some things you should keep in mind before starting. You don't need a top-of-the-line system to run a Minecraft server, but a desktop computer is ideal. 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's best for all files to be stored in a single folder. What happens if you get an "Unable to save server properties" error message? Run the Minecraft server as an administrator by right-clicking the .jar file and selecting "Run as administrator". Google can help you find your public IP address. To check if your server is accessible, enter your public IP address into the Minecraft Server Status Checker. These steps require you to connect to your hosting account via SSH. (If you don't know how to do this, this Help article will help. 1. Java Install We provide information on how to use certain third party products as a courtesy. However, since we don't endorse or directly support any third-party products, and are not responsible if they function or fail to perform as expected, Third-party marks and logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights are reserved.
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