How To Install A Minecraft Java Server

When creating a Minecraft server, there are a lot of possibilities. This guides currently covers the setup of a Survival Multiplayer Server without mods. We'll release more guides in the future on how to create a server with mods.

Create a Vanilla Survival Multiplayer Server (MSP)

Follow these steps and you'll have an online Minecraft Java server up and running in no time.

1. Java can be downloaded and installed

You can download the most recent version of Java from Oracle.

2. Download the official Minecraft Server

Download this from minecraft.net

3. Make a folder to store your minecraft server

You can label the folder and put it wherever you want. It should be easy to locate and easy to find. I like to call the server folder minecraft and place it in my Home folder in my User folder.

4. Set up your Minecraft server folder

Transfer the server.jar file you downloaded into your minecraft folder

Windows Create a new file called run.bat Windows: Create a batch file (.bat).

On MacOS / Linux: create a new file named run.sh.

Edit the file and set the text as your default text.

5. Create your server and agree to the EULA

Once you've created your run file Let's begin the server.

On Windows: double click your run.bat folder.

MacOS / Linux: Open the terminal to your minecraft folder, and enter bash./run.sh.

The command line should display some logs. Your minecraft server folder should be filled with new folders and files. Open the eual.txt file. Replace the eula=false line with the eula=true.

6. Connect and run your server

Now with the eula accepted running your server again following the same process as in 5.. Start Minecraft and try direct connecting using 127.0.0.1:25565. Make sureMinecraft-servers.bizis running If you're not able to connect. If everything is fine and you're unsure of the reason you're not able to connect and you're not sure why, you can seek assistance on our discord.

7. Make your server available to the public

You can now connect to your server locally, let's make it public so friends can join. Check out the interactive guide.