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Run a Minecraft Server on Your PC and Play with Friends over the Internet or a LAN
Nov 15, 2018PC GamingComments (461)
Setting up a Minecraft server on your home Windows computer is fairly easy. With basic knowledge of computers and networking, you can be playing with friends over a local area network (LAN) or the Internet in minutes.
Note: This guide is for the Java version of Minecraft, which is the original version for PC. Each player that wants to connect must have purchased Minecraft Java Edition for their PC from minecraft.net. The console and mobile versions are not compatible with the Java version, and for those you'll need to use Minecraft Realms.
Computer Performance Requirements
Make sure your computer has at least a 2 GHz dual-core processor, 2 GB of memory (RAM), and a good Internet connection. I recommend a wired network to cut down on latency. Depending on how many players you'll have on your server, you may need more power than that. Stopping as many running and background programs as possible will also help.
If you plan to also play Minecraft on the same computer that the server is on, I recommend having 4 GB of RAM at a minimum and a fairly new processor and graphics card.
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Go to java.com/en/download and get the latest version of Java.
Download the latest version of the server from the official download page. It will be a server.jar file. Put that downloaded file in a folder where you'd like to run the Minecraft server.
Open a Windows command prompt in the folder where you put the server jar file. To easily do this, hold down shift while you right-click in an empty space inside the folder:
Once in the command prompt, run this command to start the server:
You can paste the command into the command prompt by right-clicking and choosing paste (ctrl+v does not work in command prompts).
Once ran, the Minecraft server will create some files in the folder it resides in and you should receive an error message about the EULA:
You will have to open the generated eula.txt file and set:
After doing that, run the command again. This time a new world should be generated and your server should be running:
The server is controlled using server commands that you enter in the command prompt. View the basic server commands here and familiarize yourself with them. At the very least, know how to use stop, which safely closes down the server and saves the world.
Open the regular Minecraft game, click Multiplayer, then click Direct Connect. You'll be entering an IP address here based on where you are relative to the server computer.
On the same computer
If you're playing Minecraft on the same computer as the Minecraft server, enter 127.0.0.1:
On another computer in the network
If you're on another computer in the local network (connected to the same router), enter the local IP address of the computer that's running the server. To find this, go to the computer that's running the server and type ipconfig into a command prompt. The IP address should look similar to 192.168.1.1, though the last two numbers could be different.
(The above is an example IP address only)
Over the Internet
To connect to the Minecraft server over the Internet, you'll need to know the external IP address of the computer the Minecraft server is on. You can find it by browsing to whatismyip.com while on the Minecraft server PC. Just like the local IP address, it will be 4 sets of numbers separated by periods. It may look something like 65.214.224.57 but each set of numbers will be different.
If the computer that the Minecraft server is on is connected via a router to the Internet modem, which it should be for security reasons, then you'll have to make sure the router is properly port forwarding Minecraft Internet traffic to the computer that has the Minecraft server on it (even if you only have the one computer).
Port forwarding is something your router does so that it sends the right type of traffic to the right computer. Minecraft uses port 25565, so the router needs to be setup to send any traffic on port 25565 to the computer that has the Minecraft server.
Go to portforward.com, scroll down and select your router model. The model number is usually listed on the front or back of your router. If you are shown an advertisement for a port forwarding program, click "skip this advertisement" at the top.
Next, select the game you want to port forward for, which is "Minecraft Server" in this case. It may tell you that you need a static IP address. It's referring to the internal IP address. Every time a computer is connected to your router, or turned on, the router assigns it a local IP address. It usually stays the same but can sometimes change. So you may have to update the settings if you were to disconnect the computer from the router or shut it down. If you run Minecraft server a lot and shut down your computer often, you may want to look into giving your computers static local IP addresses.
Once you've forwarded port 25565 to the correct computer, you can test it at www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports. Be sure to check for port 25565 (80 is the default port for website traffic). For additional troubleshooting, see the Minecraft server install wiki.
Keep in mind that both your external and local IP addresses may change when you shut down your computer or reset your modem. Each time you start your server, be sure to double-check your internal and external IP address, and update settings accordingly.
Now that your Minecraft server is properly setup, you can send your external IP address to your friends and have them connect to your Minecraft server over the Internet:
(The above is an example IP address only)
Note: This guide is for the Java version of Minecraft, which is the original version for PC. Each player that wants to connect must have purchased Minecraft Java Edition for their PC from minecraft.net. The console and mobile versions are not compatible with the Java version, and for those you'll need to use Minecraft Realms.
Computer Performance Requirements
Make sure your computer has at least a 2 GHz dual-core processor, 2 GB of memory (RAM), and a good Internet connection. I recommend a wired network to cut down on latency. Depending on how many players you'll have on your server, you may need more power than that. Stopping as many running and background programs as possible will also help.
If you plan to also play Minecraft on the same computer that the server is on, I recommend having 4 GB of RAM at a minimum and a fairly new processor and graphics card.
If your computer isn't up to the task, check out Amazon's top-rated gaming PCs.
Step 1: Get the Latest Version of Java
Go to java.com/en/download and get the latest version of Java.
Step 2: Download the Minecraft Server
Download the latest version of the server from the official download page. It will be a server.jar file. Put that downloaded file in a folder where you'd like to run the Minecraft server.
Step 3: Run the Server
Open a Windows command prompt in the folder where you put the server jar file. To easily do this, hold down shift while you right-click in an empty space inside the folder:
Once in the command prompt, run this command to start the server:
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui
You can paste the command into the command prompt by right-clicking and choosing paste (ctrl+v does not work in command prompts).
Using PowerShell Instead of Command Prompt
If the command prompt didn't work or you would prefer to use PowerShell, you can and it works similarly. Just make sure you have PowerShell open in the directory where server.jar is. This may be accomplished differently on different Windows versions. Search online if you're unsure how. Once in the proper directory, run the same command from above. Note: To paste into PowerShell you only need to right-click inside the window.
If the command prompt didn't work or you would prefer to use PowerShell, you can and it works similarly. Just make sure you have PowerShell open in the directory where server.jar is. This may be accomplished differently on different Windows versions. Search online if you're unsure how. Once in the proper directory, run the same command from above. Note: To paste into PowerShell you only need to right-click inside the window.
Once ran, the Minecraft server will create some files in the folder it resides in and you should receive an error message about the EULA:
You will have to open the generated eula.txt file and set:
eula=true
After doing that, run the command again. This time a new world should be generated and your server should be running:
Step 4: Server Commands
The server is controlled using server commands that you enter in the command prompt. View the basic server commands here and familiarize yourself with them. At the very least, know how to use stop, which safely closes down the server and saves the world.
Step 5: Connect to Your Server
Open the regular Minecraft game, click Multiplayer, then click Direct Connect. You'll be entering an IP address here based on where you are relative to the server computer.
On the same computer
If you're playing Minecraft on the same computer as the Minecraft server, enter 127.0.0.1:
On another computer in the network
If you're on another computer in the local network (connected to the same router), enter the local IP address of the computer that's running the server. To find this, go to the computer that's running the server and type ipconfig into a command prompt. The IP address should look similar to 192.168.1.1, though the last two numbers could be different.
(The above is an example IP address only)
Over the Internet
To connect to the Minecraft server over the Internet, you'll need to know the external IP address of the computer the Minecraft server is on. You can find it by browsing to whatismyip.com while on the Minecraft server PC. Just like the local IP address, it will be 4 sets of numbers separated by periods. It may look something like 65.214.224.57 but each set of numbers will be different.
If the computer that the Minecraft server is on is connected via a router to the Internet modem, which it should be for security reasons, then you'll have to make sure the router is properly port forwarding Minecraft Internet traffic to the computer that has the Minecraft server on it (even if you only have the one computer).
Port forwarding is something your router does so that it sends the right type of traffic to the right computer. Minecraft uses port 25565, so the router needs to be setup to send any traffic on port 25565 to the computer that has the Minecraft server.
Go to portforward.com, scroll down and select your router model. The model number is usually listed on the front or back of your router. If you are shown an advertisement for a port forwarding program, click "skip this advertisement" at the top.
Next, select the game you want to port forward for, which is "Minecraft Server" in this case. It may tell you that you need a static IP address. It's referring to the internal IP address. Every time a computer is connected to your router, or turned on, the router assigns it a local IP address. It usually stays the same but can sometimes change. So you may have to update the settings if you were to disconnect the computer from the router or shut it down. If you run Minecraft server a lot and shut down your computer often, you may want to look into giving your computers static local IP addresses.
Once you've forwarded port 25565 to the correct computer, you can test it at www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports. Be sure to check for port 25565 (80 is the default port for website traffic). For additional troubleshooting, see the Minecraft server install wiki.
Keep in mind that both your external and local IP addresses may change when you shut down your computer or reset your modem. Each time you start your server, be sure to double-check your internal and external IP address, and update settings accordingly.
Now that your Minecraft server is properly setup, you can send your external IP address to your friends and have them connect to your Minecraft server over the Internet:
(The above is an example IP address only)
YEAH it finaly works
minecraft is sadly always never works for me pray for me
I can't find my router in the port forward
It worked thank you ! and for people who can't fin the router brand search how to open port with your internet operator
The IP address it showed is nothing like the example it showed. There were many numbers and they were separated by :
hi
armin I can't eighter sorrry pal
why no work?
I cant download a lastest version :(
I cant download a lastest version :(
kosse ommak i want to run online server to play with my friens
will this work for alpha 1.2.5 or tlauncher players?
how do i make it so my friends can join too?
Not work for the multiplayer
Open command prompt by going to the search bar at the bottom left and typing in command prompt.
OMG, I can't believe it still works! You absolute legend!
how do i give myself op?
How to make a I'm server
It worked, thank you!
i can not join :(
Don't even undertand
Don't even undertand
can I trust portforward?? it looks like a scam website from the early 2000's and I'm scared it may harm my computer. contact me @pinkment_ on Instagram if you can help me :D
Does it work with TL?
minecraft is cool i love minecraft
Hi
Plsss how to join my friends in mincraft
So, i can enter just fine and i think i ported correctly, but when i ask my friends to join they can't. but i can enter, i wonder why though. If anyone knows what to do please contact me "SirCharmander#9774" on discord.
Idk what type of errors everyone is getting but for me it worked fine, just going to try and get mods installed soon, only roadblocks i had was i just couldn't get in but while I was joining i opened the powershell window and it said it was getting the world ready for spawning, then i opped myslef just by typing op TimS912 into the powershell window and everything just worked from there.
they stopped showing 'open command window here'
Me ip adress server mingraft
when my friends are tryin to connect they get stuck in ''connecting'' and after this getting the io.netty error, i made the firewall settings and all, did u guys got the same problem?
WHY THE HELL IS THE SERVER FILE HL2?
WHY THE HELL IS THE SERVER FILE HL2?
I'm not even getting the right file
my IP doesn't work at all i tried like 100 times
dude in the command thing it does not work for me
i Don,t have minecraft
why is my batch file server overloading?
wow
i am also getting messages like connection failed when trying to play with friends
How do i add datapacks to the server
i sadly dont see how to do it im dumb =(
i can join fine with my IPv4 but if i try to join with my ip address it doesnt work. what have i done wrong
I got through everything, but I even if I forward the port 25565, the control link website sais that the port is closed. I've tried it 3 times now and even after a restart, it still didnt work, my friends get the connection timed out message. Can somebody please help me?
In case ur wondering how to give op "op <username> " in the command prompt while running server is the way
it works to this day!
Thats is crazy I didin't taught it would work
this does work guys, just make sure you install a 64bit java version and make sure you read each step correctly.
Does anyone know a way to change the server ip to something like exeample.com
u dont need to type many numbers u can just type your port like :25565 to join your minecraft server
it says Error: Unable to access jarfile server.jar How do i fix this?
Just making sure everyone knows that this still works, just tried it out myself. Good guide, cheers.
Hi guys can sb help me with that because it says connecting timeout
Hi guys can sb help me with that because it says connecting timeout
Says I cant connect...
Guys, this probably wont work because this article is it 1.7 and we're in 1.16.
it says failed to verify username
I DON'T GET HOW TO DO THIS
When i typed the right ip adress to my firends server it didnt work im on windows 10 he on windows 8.1 is that the probllem?
My friend made server and I can't join for some reason.
If your PowerShell and command prompt doesn't work, you can use visual studio code. just open the server file with visual studio code and use the terminal for anything you need.
spymth try double clicking on the server.jar file
No one will probably reply but for me I cant open since I cant get cmd prompt to open the server.jar file to be able to input the open command. Anyone know how to fix it?
WOW. hwo ever did this is a complete smarty pants
Really,really good guid. thx sooo much :3
I try evreting but onli I can join the server, my friend try but failed
Careful. If not setup properly, port forwarding and open ports can create an attack surface that are commonly used by hackers to gain access to systems. Keep your ports closed and don't port forward! You can give users access to your locally hosted Minecraft server, with no open ports and no port forwarding by using https://remote.it/hosting-gaming-servers/ And here's the instructions on how to do it: https://remote.it/hosting-gaming-servers/#How-to-host-Minecraft-server-no-open-ports
my mouse and keyboard is not working
Dude this is just soooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood -MattiJacku (In MineCraft)
NOICE! I already knew though.
Can someone please tell me how to make a plugins folder pls DiscordGoat#9689
where do we insert the ipconfig
Thanks a lot. it's working. : )
I NEED BASS
Hi
it worked the first time but now i can run it again bc it says unable to access or somethign stupid plz help me
failed to verify username
Nice! :) Thanks!
ooo its bad!
ssssssooooooooooo mad
Thanks it worked!!!
It says failed to log in:null
When I try to join my minecraft server it says Failed to verify Username!!!
if you put servetr into offline mode in server properties file cracked clients like tlauncher an mcleaks can also join
@me where it says the windows cmd thingy (your server) you should be able to type stop etc there instead type op username. eg op Chilllers to make your self operator NO SLASHES
how do i give myself op? nothing is working >:((((
how do i make it so i can go into creative?
will not work at all failing to connect what am i doing wrong?
will not work at all failing to connect what am i doing wrong?
join my world
i need help
Also one thing that can be stopping all of you. If any of you are using MC LEAKS it will not work. MCLEAKS is basically a hacked account, and all MCLEAKS accounts have been reported, and if they are not recoverable, Minecraft bans it from joining any server. You can ofcourse play singleplayer.
I know this is for Pixelmon but this video helped me out a ton! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1muEfE9MBAc
We did it boys
Hey, y'all. I just went through hell only to find something that no one on line anywhere mentioned. I went to my routers IP Address on my browser, and went to firewall settings. After hours of trying different addresses and different port forwarding settings, I finally became curious about a setting group called "ip passthrough" I set the type to be "dynamic dchp" and then I assigned the device as the computer that I'm HOSTING the server on. This immediately showed my 25565 port as "open" on port checkers and I was able to join my server using my external IP address. I really hope this helps.
ive done everything it told me to do but when I try to join the server it says theres an error
when I put the command into the powershell window it says 'java' is not recognized and some other stuff in red text
Of course player vvv! fortuna.serv.gs. and better yet it is dedicated survival 1.15
Does anyone has a server i can join pls?
is anyone else having the problem where when you download the .jar file it downloads as a internet explorer page
people can't connect to my server because they time out. how can i ge rid of this problem?
i want to change my server to hardcore, how do i do this?
Osky-706 do you have a server I can join
If you are getting the 'java' is not recognized it may mean that you do not have Java installed on your computer. So first you must install java then perform the steps illustrated here on this page. That worked for me :))
hey guys if ur on mac make sure u go to the top when in text edit and hit format and select plain format. This will make sure the start command works to allocate the needed ram if ur gonna use the default 1 gb then double click the server jar to start
how do you get a friend
plsss i want multiplayer
hi
I have a android
i copied it to the powershell and it said: java : The term 'java' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1 + java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui + ~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (java:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException what do i do?
Hope I can wrap my tiny brain around this lol
thank
mine won work please tell me why it wont work
can you help me
i cant port forward on my router can someone still put in my ip to join the server
THANKS SOO MUCH!! i have read so many forums on how the heck to join my server, after i read your post here, i am now able to make a server and will convert it to an actual one so a friend can join while not on my LAN!
@tyler, you need a VPN for this. even a 25 dollar raspberry pi could play VPN host. then use dynamic dns service on.. VPN mis like running s lsan cable over the internet you can think of it like a pipe within a pipe or a wire within a wire where the outer wire of the internet can't to your pipe or wire every computer connected to your private lawyer over the internet thinks they're in the same room. Alternatively if you have neighbors on both sides just run an actual Lan cable and it's a lot easier
Thank you a lot.
the command keeps on saying ''is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file''. can someone please help thanks!
how far away can we do an LAN world? like, if someone lives a few doors away, or even a street away could we still play or do we have to be on the same wifi?
i have joined once but i cant anymore :(
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hello i have an error when i make type "java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui" im using powershell so there is the error: Program 'java.exe' failed to run: The operation was canceled by the userAt line:1 char:1 + java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. At line:1 char:1 + java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ResourceUnavailable: (:) [], ApplicationFailedException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : NativeCommandFailed i hope some1 help :DDDD
does this work for setting up a server for a techic modpack that i want to play with friends? i have managed to get it working for vanilla but get an error code (badpacket 171) when i try to connect to techic thanks :)
when i put the command in it says "java : The term 'java' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1 + java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui + ~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (java:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException" in both things to paste the command
A classmate setup a server and we were able to get in with a pc. however the controller doesn't work.
what if i have mac?
Is there a list of risks for opening up my computer as a server to receive Minecraft traffic? Could my computer or router or home network be attacked or compromised in some way because of this? How can I do this and be sure that I am staying secure when people from other houses want to connect to the Minecraft server on my computer?
these is toooooooooo hard and i maid it 100 times and there's an error
hey, i was trying to run the Aether mod on this server and i am unsure if it will work or not. Can i? and if I can, how would i do that? Thanks :)
bruh my ISP doesn't give me a public ip. What DO I do? I'm still looking for a workaround, so far I found radminvpn(I know, it's not for the vpn I'm using) It somehow connects you to your friends radminvpn. Like chrome remote desktop you can say but Since I'm using mac there's not radminvpn for mac. And I'm at 0 again Thanks in advance
no you dont have to pay for it, click the top right corner its just an ad
So i've done everything, powershell said finished. now i open minecraft and enter the 127.0.0.1 it doesnt work.it says connection refused
So you have to pay for the portforward network?
So you have to pay for the portforward network?
Great walk-through. Everything runs perfectly after following directions.
Hey all! As far as I know, I got everything set up. I have the external IP ready to share with my friend, and the port forwarding is set up to the internal IP of my computer, which is where the server is running from. However, when I check to see if the port is open, I'm being told it's closed. Any way to fix this?
juan_geuzendam, the ip you give your friend isnt either of those, look up whatsmyip in google, get the ipv4 and give your friend that one.
Juan: The ipconfig command gives you the internal ip address your router assigned your computer. You need to go into your router's settings to figure out what the public ip address is for the router, which is what your friend needs to connect to. You will also need to tell your router to forward port 25565 TCP and UDP traffic to the internal ip address that is running your server.
my friend cant join the server using any ip i give him i tried ipconfig in command prompt the given website. ipv4 ipv6 both dont word. any suggestions?
Ce faceti
Noobmaster187, it is same like whe you op someone else, only type to console: op YOURNICK
How can I play without java.Because I've got vanilla minecraft.Plus I can't get mods.
I need minecraft a my Samsung
Can I play Minecraft online
How do i op myself?
I don't get it?????
Thank you, this guide helped me a lot, it's not complete but I was able to search around for my problems and nailed it.
when i put the command in it says "java : The term 'java' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1 + java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui + ~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (java:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException" in both things to paste the command
Worked Great, simple way to set up a basic server
Your so cool
It keeps saying "timed out" and I did everything correctly. Please help
I want to play on Minecraft 1.14.4, but the command automatically puts it in 1.15.2. How do i change the version?
how to play i dont know
Superb
it says that it cant find any java files
I don't know what to do if you have a switch instead of a router
this way is so confusing and after all this you may not be able to play at all so is there any shorter or easier way to do this? :>
this is super confusing. is there not a shorter and easier way to do this?
this is super confusing. is there not a shorter and easier way to do this?
Yes, this is legit and u can save.
are wee able to keep the server if we close the powershell window? been too scared to try
I can't find my router on portfowarding.com
I have made my own free server using this website called aternos it allows you to create a server for free and its really simple there are other websites that do this too and you can pay to get better specs on your server
can i play
Make me a server pis
Make me a server pis
Can other people still join my server on IPV4 address while I'm connected on wifi? Or do I actually have to connect my pc to my router via cable for it to work?
this is hard to find out
how you get server your made with out insterling enerything with on freinds compluter
Hey, anyway to make this creative world?
This legit?
after doing it i can join the world but my friend cant join even after i disable firewall
I only had Powershell, so I used that and it worked perfectly
I didn't use the power shell and it worked just watch YouTube videos about servers
How to install powershell?
i dont understand this and i really want to play with my friends but i dont know how please teach me
How do i play minecraft with an mcpe
I must have prayed just hard enough to the computer gods cause somehow in the everloving f**k it worked
It keeps saying "timed out" and I did everything correctly. Please help
lol dosa memes
the link for getting a static ip address leads you to a different website now (at least for me)
i dont know where to put the server.jar file!? i made a new file called minecraft server and it still wont show me the commands thing
How do you make it so that you can play with anyone around the world?
i can't find 1.14.3 version, anyone have it ?
The program keeps saying that it failed to verify username, what can I do about that?
Did everything but when I try to join it says Timed out "Failed to connect to the server"
cooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
Take it step by step; Verbatim! Its easy to miss something, or do something you don't have to, with the way its written but it is all there. Be patient and backtrack if you must. THIS TOOK ME AN HOUR the first time! and it sure paid off
THIS IS SSUUPPEERR OUT DATED!!!!,!,!,!,!,, You may want to change it.
@GreenbuffOP you have to change the IP that your computer is using... in the computers settings
Is there anyway to change the IP that ppl use to connect to your server? Not a domain name, I'll do that after, but I want the IP to change for the server. Anyway to do that?
Hochi: Make sure you don't have the snapshot version active in the minecraft Launcher. Next to settings in the window is a dropdown menu, make sure to select release 1.14
I have just created a server with this turorial and when I want to join it it says i need the 1.14 so how do i change the version of minecraft the server runs on?
Does all of this apply for making a minecraft modded server?
@DoreeSlime yes because this guide is for something with an ethernet cable rather than over wifi. @kratosgod 1. no u 2. What? Why do you need an "add friends" button? To play with friends? Thats just an awful version of servers or lan games is it not?
How do you start the server again
can u do this with starter collection
How to run a singleplayer saved world on this server?
omg it does not work on my laptop
This tutorial isn't finished, go somewhere else.
@Cadet Microsoft does not allow user side servers for bedrock. You have to purchase a "realm". The realm is a cloud hosted server that you pay a subscription for.
What about bedrock?
I wanna play with money I'm so sorry
Um, is there a way to change the world? or... add datapacks? It doesnt work for me... PS: wait is that you logan?
When i try to connect i get a io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$AnnotatedConnectExeption: Connection refused: no further info
it says unknown host
Very helpful, thanks :)
I can't enter my own server(which I'm running on my pc). When I enter the world it says it can't verify my username. How do I fix this?
This article is very helpful and descriptive. Good job gamers, now I can be epic with my mates.
UnstableAssasin same problem here and i don't get why...
Minecraft java edition sucks if there was add friends I would not hate it I would have Minecraft pocket edition now
i just wanted to play Minecraft with friends not to become fucking hackerman
it does not work on Mac
Minecraft is not online play with google
Do you have to turn off the firewall?
mama
@donkerdoodle you just paste java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui into the command prompt againi believe
How to friend of minecraft
Hey there can i change the ip connect for online players to another name like server.net or something and can i make a description for the server, name the server and put a pic, so I can add server and it looks unique? Thanks
Well how can I play in the same server my friend did if he stop playing the game ? everytime when he stops sever kick me out. what can i do for that ? do I have change my IP to hes ?
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WHATS THIS U R JUST CRUSHING THE THOUGHT OF PLAYING MULTIPLAYER""""""""""""""""
Will this not take over your computer?
when you use "stop" to save and shut down the server, how do you then re-open the same server?
making a server in Minecraft pe is a lot easier
I did all the steps i can load into the server but my friend cannot but im giving him the right IP
@11yearoldkid im with you right now
It is pretty easy (I take a LOT of coding classes), but do i need a static IP address if i want a custom IP for my server instead of having numbers?
i did it, i dont see the problem
Is it possible to only have friends on the sever?
you guys are noobs you dont know how to do it well, i dont either -_-
jesus christ this is comlicated as hell
did i see the word easy... LIIIEEESS
I CANT DO IT!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why in the hell does this have to have so many steps -_-
this is so confusing and i just want to play with my brother.
I just want to play with a freind
jesus christ this is complicated
I tried this but i got the io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$AnnotatedConnectException: Connection refused: no further information error
HELLO I NEED YOUR HELP HOW TO DOWNLOAD SERVER
Can they show a one with microsoft 10......?
Hi, I made a 1.14.3 server earlier to play w/ friends, use a video tutorial by the Breakdown, and link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wtVX-leiu4
Could you either make a video or put this into english?
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In order to get mods to work on your server, you have to download the forge server file from the internet instead of the official Minecraft one. To download this, download the forge installer for the version of Minecraft you want and press "install server" when you open it. after going through all the steps in the tutorial, move all mods to the newly created "mods" folder. Then, when you run it, those mods will be active.
I need help with playing on 1.14.2 help!!!!!!
Can someone post a video tutorial plz\
To locate ur .minecraft file -> open ur file browser -> type in %appdata% -> locate the .minecraft file. If the server file ain't there, then u gotta check where u chose to install ur server file. Like I just did, I run my server from my external HDD plugged in to my iMac. Just created a folder named "minecraft server, installed the server files into the folder on my external HDD. For mods, do the exact same thing, just make sure to install the mods / mod launcher INSIDE the minecraft server folder.
works fine, just have to portforward
hello how can i play with friends in minecraft Tlauncher version 1.14.2 please can someone help me
I like how this is so you don't have to buy realms then its like if your computer is not up to it buy a 1400 dollar computer
Can you please finish the tutorial.
How do I put mods in a server?
i dont get a EULA
There are steps missing. fix it.
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how do i make a minecraftserver like hypixel
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wont let me open powershell after i closed it. like i try to right click in the folder doesn't give me an option to open it like it did last time
im love minecraft
you can use aternos too if this not works. link to the website: https://aternos.org
Does anyone know how to add mods to the server?
anyone here that have team-speak that can assist me. i have the server working but i am struggling to enable my command block. and to allow my friends to use commands in game.
Where is the "Minecraft Server" Folder located?
They made it so confusing so we all buy realms and spend money on their shite game
y'all funny hahah
I don't have minecraft java edition -_-
when I put that command in it says: Error: Unable to access jarfile server.jar so what do I have to do now?
how do i run minecraft
can you do it in versions before latest
if anyone is confused about port forwarding: Check your internet router, on it it should have a website or a series of numbers to put into the search tab in whatever browser. That will take you to a page asking you to input a username and password, both of these things should be written on the router as well. If the default one written on the router isn't working, it's probably been changed. Ask either your parents or whoever set up that router. Once in, find the section on the page called "port forwarding" or "port-range forwarding". You'll either have a section called "Start" and "End" where you can type in some numbers (where you put in 25565) - or two acronyms UCP and T something, type in the same number in these areas.
I'm still really confused on how to port my router to work with my server? And then where do I find the IP to let others play on the server?
Is there any way to connect to a pc server with out the use of realms?
If does not work, your friend's IP + :25565 at the end, is your server IP.
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I followed all the steps and It works just fine. Any guide to add mods to our servers?
I can't connect to my own server :(( every time i try, it just gives me an error message... please help!!
/give @p friends
hit the windows key and type in cmp then enter ipconfig scroll down untill you see the ip IPv4 on the right of this you should see a set of numbers with dots enter this into to server address and Boom youve got it
time in "whats my ip adress on google".
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I've watched many videos and I've tried all of this. It never worked! I don't understand why! My friend and I are playing on the same type of PC as well. What do I do!?
i dont get how DO I KNOW WHAT MY IP ADRESS IS OMG
try to join my friends server time out
hi guys i build server on Internet my friends see my server but try to join my server after 20 sec my friends time out why how can fix this ?
Cant Connect to server
Cant connect to my own server. Typing that there are technic works?
Join my YT server rn!!! My IP address is 56801!!! Hurry b4 time runs out!!
I would like you to give me the Spiderman mod
I have tried to connect to server but keep getting a failed to connect to the server error: io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$AnnotatedConnectException: Connection refused: no further information Can anyone help me please?
i keep timing out of my own server before even joining
When my friends Ethernet lan cable types "localhost" it just comes with a fail. Ive already allowed my game to pass my firewall. What to do?
all i have for the ipv6 is a jumble of letters and numbers, how do i get the normal ip like 67.234.12.123? (that isn't it, just an example)
To get OP you have to add your username to the op text file that gets generated after the server runs for the first time. I don't recall the exact file name at the moment.
How Do I Get OP?
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I don't have the option to open the command window it just says open Windows Powershell
4everM3loun go to server.properties and change online-mode=true to false
what is this?? this looks like instructions to build a bomb not to play online? Why cant they implement it in the game.
In Windows Powershell after initiating the command and error comes up stating 'Error: Unable to access jarfile server.jar"???
Endercreeperknightkt if you're referring to the local network multiplayer on the pocket, you can do this easily on the pc as well. This tutorial is for making your own server, not opening a LAN world.
MY GOD! This is why I like PE edition better because it's much easier to multiplayer on! Can Mojang just use a simple method to do multiplayer?!
HI MOJANG
Deco, it looks like you're on Windows 10. I haven't tried Minecraft on W10 yet, but you should be able to run the command in PowerShell similarly.
When I shift right click it only gives me powershell and I cant figure out this!!!
Yo dudes but it doesn't let me because now it's 1.13.2 update so i cannot find 1.12.2 server. Can anybody help me?
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hey guys. I cant play online in servers and I dont know why. but it just says "Failed to authenticate your connection" and yes we have wi-fi its unlimited. It works on everything else like my xbox but jutsz not my computer. so if you have anything to say that would be great, thanks Lillith.
me and my friend are trying and trying to play on the same server, we are even watching youtube videos about it but it just won't pop up as a LAN game thing for the other person. we are on the same internet and everything. Can you please give us any suggestions on how to do it? please that would be great :) thanks.
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Hello, thanks for tutorial. it is pretty easy to understand and it should work without problem for all common setups. but i would like to run it on some funny custom setup. i have common webserver. small piece of disk space, small amount of network traffic. but i have ANOTHER private server at home (but dynamic IP from ISP). do you know, how can i dynamically redirect MCs connection from fixed address to my personal server? in example: i put address my.webserver.com:1234 and it will still redirect game to (SOME_IP):1234. (SOME_ID) is collecting every 5 minutes, but i dont know, if game should follow some .htaccess redirects. or is there some kind of minecraft server config file which should inform client about "new" location of server?
I cant wait to play with you guys
My friend with warez (cracked) minecraft tried to join my server but he cant. Can i do something to get there he could join ??
how can a pc from another house or network connect to my server? i tried to play with my friend and he wasnt able to join.
How can I give it a server address (e.g: mc.playGPGserver.myserv.pro) all I can do for now is put in "localHost" as the address and that's only private.
could you do a tutorial for bedrock edition as well?
Could you see if You could update the method? I think it has been changed... Also, could you add some extra of the extra features (like in the properties file) in the tutorial? please and thank you
Hi and thanks for the tutorial. I can start m server (v1.13) on my windows 10 PC. I downloaded the standard java client on the minecraft.net but as soon as I start it, I can only PLAY DEMO. No other options. It seems I have to buy it to use it on m LAN. It's possible to get a free version for local games only?
i can't connect to my own server, it said com.mojang.authlib.GameProfile@7c61c26e[id=<null>,name=Xanevier,properties={},legacy=false] (/127.0.0.1:55399) lost connection: Disconnected
Try running the command like this (assuming your filename is "server.jar"): java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui
im stuck at the command prompt, i have it opened from the folder the server file is in. I run the command to start the server and it tells me it cant find the file. i renamed the file too.
Stephen open powershell , it's a app exactly like cmd
''Hi'' Rename the file
Anonymous , if that is not showing than you will find ''Open Powershell window here'' which is the same thing
f0 in the folder with the server you will find server.propreties open with notepad , scroll down till you find online-mode: true. Delete true and type: false.
You can change the seed in the server.properties file
Ok, thanks. Yeah, it's not there I guess it was deleted. BTW is there a way to change the name or seed?
The server world is created in the same folder as the server.jar file (it is a folder named "world"). It's generally a good idea to create a backup copy of this folder often. If it was deleted, the next time the server runs it will generate a new world (with the folder name "world").
Hey, long time, no talk. Anyways, how do get the info for the world back? The world and files disappeared after crashing, gave me a new world but same inventory so what do I do?
If you don't want to download Java then you can use Minecraft Realms for multiplayer.
Anyway we can do it without downloading a virus?
im on MacBook Air
HELPPPPPP, me and my friend want to play Minecraft together but im on computer and she's on iPhone and we can't figure out how to join one or the other plzzzzzz help
can i run it on a cracked minecraft? ive tried, and it says 'failed to verify username'
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The "Open command window here" button isn't showing. whyy...?
Hi, thanks so much for this guide, but I'm still having some difficulty. I followed all port-forwarding instructions, got a static IP address. I can access the server through "localhost," but I'm unable to get friends on non-local servers to connect. Port-checker websites do say that port 25565 is closed on my IP; is this a Firewall issue? I can't access my Firewall info; when I go to "allow an app to run through firewall," Java is not listed as an option. I can't find the Firewall services on my router's settings page ANYWHERE (I'm using a Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000). I'm also running Norton, is this a problem? (The error code friend received when he tried to connect is "io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$AnnotatedConnectException: Connection refused: no further information:" Thanks!
thanks for this help. I'am so happy now : )
When I clicked the download link it gave me a file named server not minecraft_server.1.12.2 so when I did the command it didn't work
thanks, and I sent you a google hangouts thing, by the way, hope that was ok with you I meant to ask but I clicked the wrong thing.
Here's some info on changing the server port: bukkit.org/threads/how-to-change-your-minecraft-server-port.119864/ And here's how to run two different server instances: www.minecraftforum.net/forums/support/server-support/server-administration/1892550-multiple-worlds-server-at-the-same-ip
Thank you for the response!
Thank you. Could you do a tutorial on making a Minecraft server that listens to a different port and the internet connection setup thing? (P.S. didn't know what to call it so don't judge my terminology, please.)
I'm not sure if you can do a second setup on the same computer. It would depend on if you can run a separate instance of the Minecraft server that listens to a different port, I think. I haven't researched into it but that may be a place to start. If you're in different cities you'll have to connect over the Internet. The setup is a little more difficulty but not too bad. You could also just give in and use Minecraft Realms, which costs money but will be much simpler.
Two main questions: Q1) Is it possible to do a second setup of this on one computer? Q2) How can I and my cousin connect when he is in New York and I'm in Fayetteville? One side question: Q3) when will I get any answers?
Is it possible to do a second setup of this on one computer?
how i play?
how do i add more ram
When I clicked the download link it gave me a file named server not minecraft_server.1.12.2 so when I did the command it didn't work
I don't have the option to open the command window it just says open Windows Powershell
My friend cant join :(
Who gots server 1.29 join me my name is on minecraft is theonlyome&12
Who want to plwy with me my server is 1.2.9. Anybody plz play with me
IM TRYING TO PLAY MINECRAFT WAAAAAA
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This is easy, me and my friend just started playing together doing this, well explained, i give it that :)
i really wanted to play it but i can not download
i also wanted to get a laptop and a mouse for my laptop
i really want to play with my sisters online i wanted to play minecraft because I don't have the app
i need help and im trying to play with my friend and plz help january 14,2018
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I did not fully get it but I think it will be good.
Dam mincraft is fun
I want to play freaking Minecraft online did is Nov help
I am not an imp actually ok but I want to know why when I type ipconfig into the command prompt of the server and it says unknown command? help, please!!!!!
what should i be doing in a less techy way
THX IT HELPED ALOT!!!!
hi lets play minecraft i play on ps3
I'm having significant problems playing this game with my friend via the internet. Why's it got to be so bloody complicated? The first time we opened my ports and I did the static IP address stuff, it eventually worked, the whole nightmare only taking half an hour. However we spent two hours on it yesterday and she just could not connect to me no matter what.
I want to play Minecraft now
Hi guys if you want to join in phone just download the blockman multiplayer for mcpe
can anyone help? Please
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i need help can anyone help
25565 bro
how get minecraft
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i think its to easy for me
This doesn't work D: I can join but others can't ! ''connection timed out''
can i join to play with you guys please
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i love minecraft
This Was Super Helpful!!! Now me an my Friend can play minecraft together
. Thanks Minecraft Duh i with me child i have child 2
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i love mincraft! its the best!
minecraft pe ??????
That's a version 6 IP address. Should work the same, though I have no experience using it with Minecraft.
it says my ip is 2601:18d:4201:5c3:f177:5e22:b9c2:f2f1
"localhost" refers to the computer you're currently on. If you're connecting to a server that is running on the same computer, then you can use "localhost" or 127.0.0.1, they are interchangeable here.
Ok I went to a different video and I downloaded it and it told me to put the ip as localhost I did it but what's the ip? I'm so confused is someone knows pls reply
hey i am new so if you guys can help me plz do
I really need someone to ply minecraft pc or xbox 360 with me becuase Im feeling soo lonley I am 11 i started playing minecraft a year ago and Iam a girl and i play only with girls thank you
This does not help because it's on my phone
I LOVE IT I DID IT WITH JESS WITCH IS APHMAU
it says java.net.COnnectException; connectionrefused: nofurtherinformation WHAT DO I DOO
i don't no what to uese for it at all sorry but i don't no.
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You may have to search Google for help on your specific router. Find out the exact model and search for port forwarding.
Nick Vogt portforward.com does not have my router. What do I do now?
If he's connecting over the Internet, he'll have to put in your IP address (and your local network needs to be setup to properly port forward Minecraft connections).
If I am going to have my computer host the server while playing on it, what does my friend put into the direct connect to connect to my server?
How can i change what the world is like.
Windows ten edition, phone versions and ios versions r compoaatible due to the latest update. I have tried it without the cross platform (normal one) and i still had the same problem ;-:
Your router is set up to use 10.0.0.x for DHCP, which shouldn't be an issue (you'll just be using that instead of 192.168.1.x). I am not sure why it isn't working for you, but I have no experience with cross platform Minecraft. I'm not sure that they are compatible.
I have followed everything correctly, but the only difference between urs and mine is that my ip for my pc is 10.0.0.( ) i wont tell the last two numbers. Its the same as my default gateway cept for the last part. I want to run the server on my pc and play it on my kindle ( i hve a cross platform server if that helps) and whenever i trt to connect it says cannot load world etc
If your computer is powerful enough, you definitely can. You can run a Minecraft client as well as the server, or anything else your computer if up for.
if i put a minecraft server on my computer can i still use my computer for other things or is going to only be for minecraft???????
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i have pc version
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i will join that server
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I got ps3
what
ITS A LAN SERVER
join this server 108.170.49.140:25700
i love u
does this work with friends around the globe? or just within range of ur own house
Excellent Minecraft wiki! I was able to easily setup a server and play with my friends following your steps! Thanks!
Great "how-to"...thanks for putting this together!
I'm going to play right now
I don't know how
can someone give me a ip number and i will join the server
nevermind my bad
how do ur friends connect
let play minecraft
can i play minecraft
i like this games vere much
does anybody have mincraft
One friend can connect to my server, while another friend cannot. However the friend that cannot connect to my server can connect to other servers. So..... help? Anyone?
This is great info and worked beautifully for me to set up a minecraft server for my son to play with his friends. The only things that are missing in these instructions are: (1) That I had to open up my Windows (XP, fyi) firewall on the machine I was running minecraft on. The symptom of this was that when we tried to do a direct connect to the server, the connection timed out. The solution was to bring up Control Panel / Security Center, click Windows Firewall under "Manage security settings for:", select the Exceptions tab, click "Add Port...", and then enter a name (anything - I picked "Minecraft") and 25565 for the port number. The instructions for this would be similar, though different, for other Windows versions, commercial firewall products, etc. Also (2), I believe only users with premium Minecraft accounts will be able to connect to a remote server.
no lo entiendo deberia estar en espaol y yo digo en la computadora para que sepan y no puedo ir al inicio
It says cannot verify Username, does this work on Mineshafter?
too hard 4 me (
:T i think I'm the only person who this didn't work for.
none of this will work on both ends??? please help
this guide is so amazing, i spent hours looking at videos and other tutorials how to set LAN and Internet...and finally this tutorial helpped with both!! thank you soooo much~!!! ugh you saved me and my fiance from wasting time sleeping when we could be playing minecraft!!
Thanks bro for the instructions
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i cant play with my friend how do i do that
Badass. :D
what changes does it do to the computer
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trey you need to run the jar file when u join
I NEED A MINECRAFT SERVER BUT PLAYERS CANT JON MY SERVER THE IP IS 127.0.0.1 :25566 AND MY USER IS ROLLYONE I CAN CONNECT BUY PLAYERS CANT HELP PLEASE ON MINECRAFT-SERVER.JAR
I hve a stupid 2wire router!
danm i dont have minecraft
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