How To Configure A Minecraft Java Server
When making an Minecraft server, there are a lot of options. This guide is currently covering how to set up an Survival Multiplayer Server without mods. We will be adding more guides to help you set up a server that has mods in the future.
Create a Vanilla Survival Multiplayer Server (MSP)
Follow these steps and you should have an online Minecraft Java server running in no time. Gaming
1. Java can be downloaded and installed
You can download the latest version of Java from Oracle.
2. Download the official Minecraft Server
This is minecraft.net's download page.
3. Create a folder to store your Minecraft server
You can label the folder and put it wherever you'd like. Minecraft servers It should be easy to find and easy to find. I prefer calling the folder minecraft-server and placing it in my home/User folder.
4. Create your Minecraft server folder
Transfer the server.jar file you downloaded to your minecraft folder
On Windows: create a new file named run.bat. Windows: Create a batch file (.bat).
Create a new file called run.sh on MacOS / Linux
Edit the file you just created and make the text appear to be
5. Create your server and agree to the EULA
Let's get started with the server now that you have your run file.
On Windows Double-click your run.bat folder.
On MacOS / Linux: open the terminal to your minecraft server folder and run bash ./run.sh.
The command line should show some logs. Your minecraft server folder should be populated with new files and folders. Find and open the eual.txt file. Replace the eula=false value with the eula=true.
6. Run and connect to your server
After you have the eula approved, restart your server. Next start Minecraft and connect with 127.0.0.1.25565. Check that your server is running If you're not able to connect. If everything appears to be fine and you're unsure what's wrong seek help on our discord.
7. Make your server public
Now you can connect to your server from anywhere. Let's make it open to your friends, so they can join. Visit the interactive guide.