Setting up a Java-based Minecraft server can be tricky for those who aren't savvy with file movement and editing. It is actually quite simple, even though it might seem daunting at first.
Mojang also provides a guide to the game's official site that will assist players. With just one folder and several files, players can create a server that they can tweak or use immediately in version 1.19.
This method is also applicable to older versions of Mojang's game. Mojang provides many versions for the game's server file.
To host your own Minecraft server, you can follow these steps:
1. You can find the Java file on the official website of the game. 1.19 players will need to ensure that they download the server.1.19.0.jar for the current server build. 2. Atlwood To make it easy to access the.jar file, players should create a folder. You can name it anything you like, but "Minecraft Server", will work well. Once players have their folder setup, they will need to place their downloaded.jar file inside. 3. Next, players need to open the command prompt. For example, C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\Minecraft Server or whatever directory the folder resides in. This directory can be checked by players opening the server folder and inspecting the top of their window.
4. Next, players need to type Java –jar server.1.19.0.jar. Click on the Enter key. Players will be notified of an error, but it is intended. It will generate the EULA file.
5. Players should return to their server folder and open the EULA.txt document with their preferred text editors such as Notepad.
6. Before saving changes and closing text editor, look for the line that says "eula=false".
7. A server.properties file should also be present. This file will need to be opened using a text editor. Some players may need the option to "Open With" to manually choose their text editor to open the file.
8. Players should make note of the line that reads "query.port," as this line will list the ports that players will need to forward on their router where applicable. This line may not be necessary depending on the hardware setup of a player. Traditionally, players need to forward the default port number of 25565 in the router's settings. However the port may differ in some cases.
9. The server's operation will be determined by the rest of the file's properties. To set the default game mode, you can set "gamemode" to Survival, Creative, or Adventure. Players can also specify things like difficulty, PvP acces, maximum players, and whether or not the Nether has access.
10. After all necessary changes have been made on server.properties, players are able to save the changes. To run their server, players simply need to repeat Steps 3 & 4. If everything went well, the.jar file should start running the server and players should be capable of connecting to it.
11. Players who did not specify an IP address in the server properties file will have their server IP tied to their machine's address. If a player's IP address is 192.168.0.5 it will also be used for the server. Minecraft's multiplayer menu lets players connect to the server using the IP followed the forwarded port. For example, 192.168.0.5.25565 could be the address that players would like to connect to. To connect to their server directly, the player hosting it can also use the multiplayer menu to enter localhost.
Once these steps are followed, Minecraft players can connect to the server with their server admin and start playing. If any changes are required, the admin can reopen and edit the server.properties in their text editor.
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