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 most downloaded video game on the planet, with over 121 million copies sold by 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. You can create your Minecraft world by setting up a private server.

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.

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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. Java version 5.0

2. Install the latest version of the Minecraft server software

3. Configure your server/network

4. Start the server

5. Make sure your server is accessible

Things to keep in mind before you start.

You don't need a top-of-the-line system to run a Minecraft server, but a desktop computer is ideal.

If you need a little more oomp and you want to hook up a lot of players, you might try a dedicated server instead.

When you first start the server, it will create some configuration files. It is best to keep all these files in a separate 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 can help you 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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