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How To Make A Minecraft Server

Minecraft has changed significantly since its inception, but one thing certainly hasn't: Crafting worlds with friends and family is just plain fun. Players can easily create their own persistent worlds, with enough space for others to join and create.



Minecraft Realms - Be the host! Craftbukkit


Additional paid server options


Whether you're hosting a server for a few friends or launching a massive effort to recreate your favorite TV show's world, there are several different options for hosting a Minecraft server. Here are some ways you can create a Minecraft multiplayer community. Here's how you can get Minecraft for free if it isn't already.



Minecraft Realms



Mojang discontinued Minecraft Realms in December 2019. It was a single-subscription model that allowed one person to host a whole world on a cloud server. In its place are now two separate subscription models: Realms Plus for all editions with Minecraft Marketplace (mobile, Windows 10, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) and the remains of the old subscription service rebranded as Realms for Minecraft: Java Edition.



Here are the details for both:



Realms Plus is the best choice for gamers on mobile, console and Windows 10. It offers simple and cheap hosting. It's a fast and easy way to both create and manage a persistent Minecraft world without any prior knowledge of hosting. Realms Plus subscribers essentially rent space on a Microsoft Azure Cloud server. There is less freedom with Mojang's hosting solution.



There are more than 50 Marketplace products and new content added every month. You will always find something beyond your Realm. Your world and addons are safe and secure in the cloud. That means your friends can hop into the world even when you're not there.



Here's how you can create a Minecraft Realms Plus World:



Step 2: Click Create New.



Step 3: Select Create a New World.



Step 4 - Configure the world.



Step 5: Select Create in Realms.



Step 6 - Choose between a 10-player or 2-player Realm.



Step 7: Set up the Realms Plus subscription.



The following steps can be used to modify the Realm:



Step 2: Select the Pencil icon next to the Realm.



Step 3: Select Game, change the difficulty, change mode, or activate cheats.



Step 4: Select Members to add friends, send a join request, and change the user status. The latter can be a visitor, member, or operator.



Step 5: Choose Resource Packs or Behavior Packs to enable or disable add-ons.



Be the host!



If you'd rather not have a subscription, the next best way to share a world with friends is to set up a PC to serve as a host.



Mobile, console and Windows 10



For the mobile, console, and Windows 10 versions of Minecraft, multiplayer is enabled by default when creating a new world. Here's how you can turn multiplayer back on if you have disabled multiplayer previously but want to play with your friends.



Step 1 - Select Play.



Step 2: Click the Pencil symbol next to your world.



Step 3: Select Multiplayer from the left.



Step 4: Select the Toggle next to Multiplayer Game.



Step 5 - Select the Toggle to Visible for Local Multiplayer Support.



This Minecraft version supports Xbox Live, so you can play with any person logged in to their Microsoft Account. You can also change the multiplayer settings to Invite Only, allow Only Friends to connect, or allow Friends of Friends to connect.



Minecraft: Java Edition - LAN play



Playing multiplayer on this version isn't quite so cut and dry. You can host a world on a local network using the integrated multiplayer component. Mojang's standalone Server software is required for online multiplayer.



Here's how Minecraft can enable multiplayer: Java Edition



Step 1: Select Singleplayer.



Step 2: Open an existing or create a new world.



Step 3: Press the Esc key.



Step 4: Select Open to LAN on the menu.



Step 5: Select the game mode, enable or disable cheats, and then select Start LAN World.



Multiplayer can now be selected by other network players to join your world. For a multiplayer Minecraft server to work, you will need a reliable PC. The game renders the entire world on your screen. It also sends it out to all other players and syncs all player input. This can be very taxing for PCs with low hardware specs.



Minecraft: Java Edition - online play



Mojang offers three options if you prefer to create a dedicated web server:



Minecraft: Java Edition Server Windows Server Software for Windows (alpha) Ubuntu Server Software for Ubuntu



We'll use Java Edition for Windows. Before you start, ensure that Java is the most recent version installed on your computer.



Step 1 - Download the Server.jar file to Mojang to a folder that you can use to extract files.



Step 2: Right click on the Server.jar and select Open.



Step 3: Open the EULA file, change the eula=false line to eula=true, and then save the file. The terms must be accepted before the server will run.



Step 4: Right click on the Server.jar and choose Open in the pop-up menu. Additional files will extract to your folder as the Minecraft Server window appears on the screen.



Step 5: To modify your world's properties click right-click on server.properties. Select Open With from the popup menu and then Notepad.



With this file open, you can change the maximum number of players, the game mode, enable player-versus-player, set the maximum world size, and more. If you made any changes to the server, it should be restarted.



After the server portion is configured, you must create a straight path.



Minecraft: Java Edition - enable remote play



Keep in mind that for remote gamers to connect to your server, you'll need to know two things: Your public-facing IP address assigned to your modem and the IP address of the local PC running your server. To prevent the address from changing, we recommend you enter the router and assign a static IP to your computer.



Port forwarding is also required in order for Minecraft packets to know where to go. The ideal scenario is to assign a static address to the server computer. Minecraft needs the port 25565.



The path will look like this: Incoming > Modem > Router > Static IP Address via port 25565



Here are a few guides to help you along:



How to find your IP address How to port forward How to change your IP address



How to launch Java Edition



Instead of right-clicking on sever.jar to launch the server's file, we can create BAT files and insert modified commands to make it run more smoothly.



Step 1: Right-click in the folder and choose New, followed by Text Document from the pop-up menus.



Step 2 - Rename the file so that you can identify it later.



Step 3: Open your file and enter the following command java -Xmx1024M. -Xms1024M. -jarserver.jar pause



The first two numbers allot memory to the server, and "pause" keeps the window open.



Step 4: Save your file and rename the extension to ".bat". This is short for batch file.



Step 5 - Double-click the BAT file in order to launch the server.



Connect to the server and build a world



Given the amount of resources required to run both servers, it's not a good idea to play Minecraft on the same machine. This will cause everyone to experience a slow and sluggish experience. We suggest running Minecraft on another PC if possible.



Step 1: Choose Multiplayer.



Step 2: Select Proceed if you're being pestered about multiplayer.



Step 3 - Select Add Server.



Step 4: Enter your server name.



Step 5: To allow remote players, enter the public-facing address assigned to your modem, along with the port. For example, the IP address would be something like 177.98.119.228:25565.



Enter the network address from the server PC for local network play. You likely don't need to add the port.



Step 6: Select Done to complete.



Craftbukkit



Craftbukkit uses Mojang's vanilla Minecraft server software. The Java Edition can run Bukkit-related plugins. It works just like Mojang’s version: Extract files, agree to the EULA. Modify the server.properties. File, create the universe, and so forth. Follow the above instructions or consult Bukkit wiki. The BAT file command should be interpreted as follows: Java -Xms1024M-Xmx1024M-jar craftbukkit.jar-o true Pause



Bukkit hosts a forum where users can create plugins for Craftbukkit. This helps to manage the effects from multiple plugins in-game together without causing performance or conflicts. There are 17 categories in all, including admin tools, chat-related tools, role-playing elements, world generators, and so much more.



The JAR file(s), in order to use a plugin must be placed within a specific directory. Unlike Mojang's server software, extracting the craftbukkit.jar file creates a plugins folder. This is where all downloaded plugins must reside. It is important to restart the server each time a new plugin is added.


A Bukkit server can be connected to in the same way as a standard server. Clients do not need to install mods on the host-side. Ideally, you would run Bukkit or the regular Minecraft server software on a second PC to cut down on latency.



Additional paid server options



You can also choose from other third-party subscription-based options, or free options, if you don't wish to follow the Realms route.



There are many benefits to using a third-party server, including easy setup, consistent access, and technical support. There are more paid services available than the free offerings, however, and a lot of them can be found on the Minecraft forums starting at under $5 a month, with rates increasing for use of extra server software and for more allowed connections.



While setting up your own server can be complicated and require some networking knowledge, most of the paid services designed specifically for Minecraft automate the process. It is as easy as choosing the number of players and the type of world to set up. Configuring and restarting the server is also easy thanks to web interfaces that deal with configuration files and parameters in more robust ways than a user might if they were just editing the files themselves.



Some systems like Multicraft (pictured below) are implemented by hosting companies to allow users to access the controls to their servers in limited ways while leaving some configuration decisions in the hands of the host.



The administration page will display the IP addresses and port information, which allows players to easily join the server. A server like this allows players to ban other users and reboot it when necessary.



Any service with sufficient RAM can be used with Minecraft and Craftbukkit if an FTP client uploads to it. These servers are ideal for DIY projects. You can get an acceptable server from Amazon or other online retailers at reasonable prices or pay a little more to increase the memory for smoother gameplay.



This type of setup is best for those who want full control over settings and files, and are comfortable using no web-based control software. Using your server to play the games will allow you more freedom to change the settings to your liking.



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