How To Make A Minecraft Server

The Minecraft server is a piece of software that is used to control the multiplayer mode of Minecraft. Only a handful of games allow you create and host your own game. ARK Survival Evolved, Counter-Strike, and Minecraft are just a few examples.

Servers can be set-up to host games between friends or dedicated servers. Dedicated servers are servers that are specifically designed for certain groups, such as children and families. A dedicated server requires a lot more time and investment. The people who build them also put a lot into maintaining them.

Most of the servers are set up for multiplayer Minecraft gaming with friends. While anyone can set up a Minecraft server to host a gaming session with friends, it is quite technical. Hosting your own server allows you to customize the gaming experience by spawning hostile elements, NPCs and adjusting difficulty levels. Servers also allow you to control who plays the game.

This guide will teach you how to create a Minecraft server. These instructions will cover both Windows and macOS servers.

How to create a Minecraft server on macOS

Let's make a server for macOS.

First, Java must be installed on your device. Open the terminal and type the following command:

If the output shows the version number, it means that Java is already installed. If not, you can download it from this link.

Next, download this server:

Download the Server

Create a folder and give it a name. I'm going to name it "Minecraft Server" and then place the server file inside it. minecraft server list

Ensure the file name is "server.jar". Double-click the file "server.jar", and it will ask you for security permissions.

You can do it from "Security & Privacy".

After double-clicking the file, it will be downloaded several times more.

Now, open the file "eula.txt" in text edit. Modify it as shown in this image:

After confirming "eula=true", close this file and save it.

Open the terminal, and type the command to run the service. Make sure you are in the same directory where the "server.jar" file is located.

If you want to run a server with GUI, then simply omit "nogui" from the above command. That's it! The server is now up.

Now, launch the game by clicking on the "Multiplayer" option:

Click on the "Add Server” button:

Assign the desired name to your server and type the server address as "localhost":

Go to "System Preferences", then click on "Network" in order to find your computer's IP.

Note the IP Address:

Stop the server to play with others on the same network. Type "stop" in terminal. Open "server properties", find "server-ip=", and type your IP address here as shown in the following image:

Anyone who wishes to join your server must have the IP address.

How to create a Minecraft server on Windows

The process for creating a Minecraft server in Windows looks very similar.

Step 1:

You can check if Java is installed by using the command below at the command prompt.

If it's not there, you can download it and then install it from here.

Step 2

Download the Minecraft server.

Step 3

Create a folder. Place the server.jar file in it.

Step 4

Double-click the "server.jar” file and allow the firewall permissions to be requested if asked.

Step 5:

Edit the file "eula.txt".

Step 6

To start the server, you can open a terminal by running the following command.

You must ensure that you are within the folder where "server.jar” is located. In this example, the directory is C:\Users\shahr\Desktop\MinecraftServer.

Now, open Minecraft. Click the "Multiplayer" button. Click "Add Server", then enter your IP address or "localhost", to create your server.

The server also generates "server options", which is an important file. It can be opened using any text editor. You can use this file to configure and control local multiplayer games, as shown in the below image.

Single-player Minecraft is great fun, regardless of whether it's in survival mode (or creative mode). Playing it with friends increases the enjoyment and amusement. Although the process of setting up a Minecraft Server is complex, it's not as difficult as you might think. This article explains how to set up a server using Windows and macOS. Having your own server allows you to manage your multiplayer game with a lot more configuration options and control. You can set up and disarm various game elements, including difficulty, spawning, and game modes. Port mapping is necessary if you want to expand your server or add players from around the world. However, there are security risks.