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 republished it on November 22, 2017,



Minecraft is the second most popular video game in the world, with more than 121 million copies sold as of February 2017.



If you're new to Minecraft, the easiest way to start is by buying the game and jumping in. 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.



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 5.0



2. Install the latest version of the Minecraft server software



3. Configure your network & server



4. Start the server



5. Check that your server is accessible



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.



A dedicated server might be a better option if you are looking for more oomp or want to connect with a lot of players.



The server will create some configuration files when it starts. It's best to have all of these files stored in a dedicated folder. Pubg qa



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.



To follow these steps you'll need to connect to your hosting with 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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