Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 by Rahul Kumar Singh
Do you want to create a Minecraft server? If yes then this tutorial is especially for you because in this tutorial I will show you the full step by step guide to creating the Minecraft server on Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Minecraft is a Popular Online Game all the time but for playing Minecraft you need to buy the game and you must have an internet connection â at least in order to play with your friends. Minecraft became very popular again, after a very famous Youtube streamer started playing it and actually, the company made lots of money because of the number of people who bought the game.
There’s a variety of other online games too, especially in India. India is one of the biggest markets right now if we are looking at the gaming industry. One of the most popular games right now in India is online slots. Playing slots became very popular because there are many free versions of the game and even the paid ones give you the option of playing without a deposit as a demo and don’t require a deposit later. Although, if you do deposit, even 5$ – much less than the price of Minecraft, you’ll get lots of bonuses and the fun will be unlimited. If you are still bored and want to try something new, you can always get back to the old school Runescape.
A great browser game with a huge open world. It doesnât require opening a private server since it is already a global game that you can play with friends. In Runescape, you can buy a membership subscription but it’s not a must.
You can also play for free but the content will be more limited. Now that we introduced the different choices that you have in addition to Minecraft â let’s begin the guide.
Here are the Quick Steps to Create a Minecraft Server:
- Install Java in your System.
- Select the Location of Minecraft Server.
- Setup Server Configuration.
- Run Minecraft Server.
- Check Server Status.
How to Create a Minecraft Server:
- On Mac
- On Windows
How to Make a Minecraft Server on Mac
1. Install Latest Version of Java
In Latest Version of MacOS by default Java is Installed, If you want to check Please enter this command in Terminal:
java -version
If Java is not installed in your Mac then download the latest version of Java from the apple website.
After Successfully downloaded Java from the apple website, Now you need to install java in your local system.
2. Choose File Location for Minecraft Server
When you are going to install a Minecraft server in your local system then it needs to configure properly to run the server.
So, you need to create a dedicated folder for the Minecraft server to Run the Minecraft server without configuring every time.
3. Download and Install Minecraft Server
Download Minecraft Server From Official Minecraft Website, This file comes with .jar extension.
After Downloading Minecraft Server Files Open TextEdit. Set the format to plain text and then write this line:
#!/bin/bash
cd "$(dirname "$0")"
exec java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar {your server file name} nogui
Replace {your server file name} with your own file name.
Now Save this File with this name (start.command) and Place in the same folder where the serverâs .jar file.
Open Terminal and then write chmod a+x and then press enter. Now drop âstart.commandâ File and Run (means press enter)
4. Run the Minecraft server
After Configuring Minecraft Sever in 3rd Step, Now you need to Run Minecraft Server By Doubble Click on âstart.commandâ, It opens in the terminal.
It shows some error and then severs start running.
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How to Make a Minecraft Server on Windows
1. Install Latest Version of Java
In Latest Version of Windows by default Java is Installed, If you want to check Please enter this command in Control Panel:
java -version
If it does not show anything it means in your system java is not installed. So now click here to download the latest version of java.
After Successfully downloaded Java from the official website, Now you need to install java in your local system.
2. Choose File Location for Minecraft Server
When you are going to install a Minecraft server in your local system then it needs to configure properly to run the server.
So, you need to create a dedicated folder for the Minecraft server to Run the Minecraft server without configuring every time.
3. Download Minecraft Server Files:
Download Minecraft Server From Official Minecraft Website, This file comes with .jar extension.
After Downloading Minecraft Server Files Doubble Click on that file. It will create a configuration that you need to modify to run the Minecraft server.
Open Created Config file in the editor âeula.txtâ, Now change the text eula=false to eula=true and then save the file.
4. Run the Minecraft server
Now go to Minecraft server file path from command prompt and then start the server by adding this command:
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar {server file name} nogui
Replace {server file name} with your own actual file name. Run Command to Start Minecraft Server.
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