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 second most popular video game in the world, with more than 121 million copies sold 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. 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 started.
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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 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.
You might consider a dedicated server if you need more oomp and want to connect up a lot players.
The server will create some configuration files when it starts. It's best for all files to be stored in a single 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.
These steps will be followed if you connect to your hosting using SSH. (If you're not familiar with the process, this Help article has you covered.)
1. Java
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