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How To Make A Minecraft Server Public
This simple guide will show you how to create a world that is perfect for you and your friends in just 10 minutes.
Today, I will be showing you the easiest way to set up a public vanilla Minecraft server for you and your friends, without spending a single dollar. Without further ado, let's begin!
#1-Create a folder server
In whatever directory you choose, create a new folder-this is where all of the server files will be downloaded and run from.
#2-Download JAR File
You can download the official Minecraft Server .jar file here. It should be saved to your newly created server folder.
#3-Create the run script
To host the server, you will need to create a script to run.jar files. Open a new text file, and copy the following command into it:
The minecraft_server.1.16.4.jar is the current Minecraft server version available at the time of writing this. If there is a new version released, simply change this to the name of the .jar file that you previously downloaded.
The -Xmx and -Xms flags are allocating the memory used for the server. You can increase these values by multiplying them by 1024.
If you are on Windows, save this file as run.bat. If you're using Linux, save this file to run.sh. Make sure to change the extention of.txt to allow the file's proper execution.
#4-Run the script
Windows users can double-click the newly created run.bat.
If you are on Linux, you will first have to make the file executable. First, type chmod +xrun.sh. This enables the script you just created to be executable. The script can be run with./run.sh
#5-Accept EULA
After running this script, you will be prompted for your acceptance of the EULA agreement. Close this window. You will see new files in the server directory if you go back to it. Open the file "eula.txt", change the line eula=false into eula=true, then save and close it.
#6 - Test the server locally
Once you have accepted the EULA agreement, you can execute the script to start your server again (run.bat/run.sh). You should see the new files that were created in the server directory. Once the configuration is set up and the world is generated, you can test to see if your server works.
Open Minecraft and click multiplayer. Enter localhost in the server address bar and click Connect.
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Congratulations, you now own your very own Minecraft server! Now you want to be able play with friends, so you'll need to open up your server to incoming connections.
#7: Find both internal and exterior IP addresses
You will need to find the IP address of your internal IP address to port forward in step 2. Additionally, you will need the IP address of your external IP address to allow others to connect to your server.
First, to find your internal IP:
Type cmd into the search field and hit enter to open a command prompt. Enter the command ipconfig, and you'll see a list with Ethernet adapters and WiFi cards.
Open a terminal and type ctrl+alt+ t to display a list Wi-Fi cards or Ethernet adapters.
Depending on the type of internet connection you have (Wi-Fi, Ethernet), look for your IPv4 Address. It starts with 192.168 and is your private IP.
To find your external IP:
You can simply type "my IP" in Google and it will provide your public IP address. Alternatively, you can go to https://whatismyipaddress.com/ and it will also tell you your public IP address.
#8- Port Forwarding
Port forwarding allows you to open up a specific port in your local network to allow traffic to connect to a particular service. In this instance, we will open the default Minecraft port, which is 25565.
In order to port forward, you must have admin access to your local network. You can access many home routers by simply typing 192.168.1.1 into a web browser. Enter your admin credentials, then look for the "portforwarding" settings. This is usually found under "advanced Settings", "advanced Setup", or the "networking" tab.
For example, on a NetGear router, port forwarding is found under "Advanced" -> "Advanced Setup" -> "Port Forwarding/Port Triggering".
Click here to add a custom service. Give the service name anything recognizable, like "Minecraft Server". Make sure TCP/UDP has been selected under the service type. Enter the default Minecraft port number "25565" to determine the internal or external port ranges. Next, enter your private IP address from step #7 for the interal Internet address. Click apply, and then your changes will be saved.
#9-Edit server configuration files
Open the server.properties with the text editor of your choice. Scroll down until you find server-port or server-ip. Make sure that the server-port is set correctly to the port you have just opened for port forwarding. Server-ip is your private (internal) IP address.
These two fields should look something like:
(192.168.1.88) is whatever your private IP number is.
Other settings can be modified in this file as well, including difficultly, game mode and PvP. Save and close the file after you have made all your changes.
#10-Test your server's public IP
Now that the port has been opened for communication, and the settings are correct, you can run the server again by clicking the run.bat (Windows) or the command./run.sh(Linux). After the server has finished loading, you will be able to test if your server is working via the public IP address you have found in step 7. Voila! Now you and your friends can play on the server together by entering the same public IP address in their Minecraft clients.
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Minecraft is a big part of my gaming history. I feel so nostalgic every time I create a new environment. This guide was created to make it easy for everyone to have the same experience. minecraft server lists There are so many ways to create a Minecraft server, but I wanted to write a guide to provide the simplest and quickest way to help you get started. If this if your first time creating your own Minecraft server, or you've done it a hundred times before, I hope this guide was easy to follow, and I wish you the best of luck.