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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 updated 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 are new to Minecraft, it is best to purchase the game and 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.



In this article we're going to show you exactly how to do that. 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. Java Version 1.2



2. Install the latest version of the Minecraft server software



3. Configure your server & network



4. Start the server



5. Make sure that your server has internet access



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.
Minecraft servers


If you need more oomp, or you want to hook up with many players, you might consider a dedicated servers instead.



When you first run the server, it'll create a few configuration files. It's best to have all of these files stored in a dedicated folder.



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".



Google allows you to search for "my IP address" and find your public IP address.



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. (If you don't know how to do this, this Help article will help.



1. Install Java



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