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How To Set Up A Minecraft Shared Server

Minecraft has solidified its legacy with gamers by creating a game-world that encourages creation. Minecraft is great because you can play with friends in a common world. Although hosting your own server can be a hassle, anyone can set up a Minecraft server with a Windows computer and an internet connection.



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Setting up your server will require some downloads and code changes. This guide will show you how to set up and fine tune a Minecraft server in no time.



Minecraft Server Setup



Any Minecraft Server needs the latest version of Java, so make sure you have the latest version of Java 7 installed. Once finished, download Minecraft Server.exe from Minecraft.net and save it into a dedicated folder, like C:MinecraftSharedServer.



Run the server application, which will bring up an interface window. Once the "Preparing spawn area" messages are finished a line will pop up that says "Done." Enter "stop", and hit the Enter key. Your Minecraft world has been created. Now it is time to configure it.



Minecraft Server Settings



The Minecraft_Server.exe file should be saved in the same directory. You will see two files called server. One of them will be listed as a property file. Right-click the file and choose Edit to open in Notepad. A list of server settings will appear, followed by an equal sign. The value will be displayed. You can modify many aspects of your Minecraft world by changing these values. You should be able to modify most of the default values, but you might like to change a few.
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Gamemode – This setting is for the kind of world you and/or your friends would like to play. The default value of this setting is 0, which will allow you to survive in basic survival mode. You can change this value to 1, which will switch your server to creative mode. Difficulty: The name Difficulty says it all. The values can be changed to any value you choose, from 0 (peaceful), to 3 (hard), depending on the game you are playing. White-list - White-list is used to keep others off of your server. This is important for friends who want to keep their server private. Back in your Minecraft server folder, you'll see another file called white-list, right-click it and open the file with Notepad to make your white-list username list. Your Minecraft username will be the first player you add. Hit enter to add the usernames of your friends on their own lines. Save the file and you've done it.


Configuring your Router to Minecraft



Your router will allow any player to connect to the server over the network. You will need to configure your router to forward port TCP port 25575 to your server if your friends are playing from their homes. This is a time-consuming step that requires some knowledge but only takes a few moments.



Once your server is ready to receive outside connections, restart it by running Minecraft_Server.exe. You'll also need to Google "what is my ip" if you don't already know it. This is the IP address other players will use to connect to your server.



That's it. You've created a world for your friends and yourself to enjoy. Be sure to keep an eye on the Minecraft site for any updates and enjoy your time building together.



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Minecraft is now available for PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One.



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