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<\/a><\/span>VPS Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n1. Make Sure You Have the Right Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You computer hardware must be able to support the multiplayer gaming environment. You don\u2019t need to have a high-end machine, but usually netbooks or smaller notebooks won\u2019t work properly. First, you\u2019ll need to have enough RAM. A good rule of thumb is 1GB of RAM for every four to five players you\u2019re going to host on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond RAM you\u2019ll need to have a fast and stable Internet connection for gameplay to work properly. Navigate to CanIHostaMinecraftServer.com<\/a>, enter the amount of RAM your machine has and the connection speed, and this tool will show you how many players you can support at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNote: installing a Minecraft server is a technical process, so don\u2019t move forward unless you feel comfortable and have basic server-side tech skills.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Install and Setup the Server <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once your computer is ready to go you can begin setting up your gaming server<\/a>. Below we\u2019ll dive into installing the server on Windows and Mac machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWindows Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Installing the Minecraft server on your Windows machine is a fairly straightforward process, as you\u2019ll see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Update Java<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor the server to work properly you\u2019ll need to have the latest version of Java installed. To see if your machine is running the latest version of Java navigate to the download page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Download the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Macintosh](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/JaD4yRPc40temxjQJf3-OO8KNe1cu_yBMXSeml8cf0VvE_HvVrUBSxsKu8oCA6nfpnHEI9hwjocabEDGQKFzJKFjGU4Bp4DhKsWAS8n-Fr7Dh6B7YUE8fgwpNsnP4MALaYMN7v5c2bbVOsDtDA\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHead over to the download page<\/a>, and download the .jar file under the '\u02dcMultiplayer Server\u2019<\/em> section. Create a dedicated folder on your computer where you\u2019ll have all of the server files stored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Install the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor Windows all you have to do is double click on the downloaded file and all of the necessary files will be created, and the server will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the server to run properly you\u2019ll need to accept the user agreement. Look for a .txt file titled eula.txt<\/em>. Open the file and change '\u02dceula=false\u2019 to '\u02dceula=true\u2019<\/em>. Save the file and you\u2019ll be all set. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for ways to further customize your server, then check out this guide from Minecraft<\/a>, scroll down to the section titled '\u02dcConfiguring from the command line\u2019, <\/em>and you\u2019ll see a list of options. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMac OS Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Installing a Minecraft server on Mac OS machines will be a little more difficult (but it\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t handle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Download the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDownload the latest version of the server from the same page as above, found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Install and Update Java<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou probably already have Java installed on your machine, but if not, then you need to download Java and ensure you have the latest version running. You can download Java from this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Setup the Minecraft Server <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBefore you setup the server make sure you\u2019ve created a separate folder and put the '\u02dcminecraft_server.jar\u2019<\/em> file into it. Then, open Textedit and paste the following code into it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n#!\/bin\/bash\ncd \"$(dirname \"$0\")\"\nexec java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui<\/pre>\n\n\n\nSave the file as '\u02dcstart.command\u2019 <\/em>and place the file into the same folder as the server file above. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNext you\u2019ll need to change the file permissions. To do this, open Terminal, and type in chmod a+x<\/em> with a space after it, drag the '\u02dcstart.command\u2019<\/em> file into the terminal window and press enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo start the server, just double-click on the '\u02dcstart.command\u2019<\/em> file you created.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn order to customize your server to your liking you\u2019ll be editing the '\u02dcserver.properties\u2019<\/em> file. Configuration instructions can be found here<\/a>, and the full list of server properties can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Invite Your Friends to Play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After you\u2019ve created and installed your own server, then you\u2019re probably ready to invite your friends to join in on the fun. Below we outline three different methods of connecting to the server depending on how the users are accessing the server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Same Machine, Same Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re playing on the machine that also has the server running, then simply select the '\u02dcMultiplayer\u2019<\/em> option on the game screen. Then, type in '\u02dclocalhost\u2019<\/em> instead of an IP address<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Connect Via the Same Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Users who are connecting on the same Internet connection as you can connect via your internal IP address. To find this, type '\u02dcifconfig\u2019<\/em> into the command prompt and look for the address that follows '\u02dcipv4\u2019<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Connect Outside Your Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Any players you\u2019re inviting to play with you who aren\u2019t on your local network connection will need the IP address of your server in order to connect to the game. You\u2019ll also need to port forward port 25565 to your server IP address so they can access the server. If you need help with this process, then check out portforward.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep in mind that a lot of the Minecraft server is undergoing testing, so there\u2019s a chance bugs will arise now and then. However, the steps above will enable you to begin playing Minecraft on your very own server with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/span>Dedicated Servers<\/a><\/li><\/a><\/span>VPS Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n1. Make Sure You Have the Right Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You computer hardware must be able to support the multiplayer gaming environment. You don\u2019t need to have a high-end machine, but usually netbooks or smaller notebooks won\u2019t work properly. First, you\u2019ll need to have enough RAM. A good rule of thumb is 1GB of RAM for every four to five players you\u2019re going to host on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond RAM you\u2019ll need to have a fast and stable Internet connection for gameplay to work properly. Navigate to CanIHostaMinecraftServer.com<\/a>, enter the amount of RAM your machine has and the connection speed, and this tool will show you how many players you can support at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: installing a Minecraft server is a technical process, so don\u2019t move forward unless you feel comfortable and have basic server-side tech skills.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your computer is ready to go you can begin setting up your gaming server<\/a>. Below we\u2019ll dive into installing the server on Windows and Mac machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Installing the Minecraft server on your Windows machine is a fairly straightforward process, as you\u2019ll see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Update Java<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the server to work properly you\u2019ll need to have the latest version of Java installed. To see if your machine is running the latest version of Java navigate to the download page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Download the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Head over to the download page<\/a>, and download the .jar file under the '\u02dcMultiplayer Server\u2019<\/em> section. Create a dedicated folder on your computer where you\u2019ll have all of the server files stored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Install the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For Windows all you have to do is double click on the downloaded file and all of the necessary files will be created, and the server will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the server to run properly you\u2019ll need to accept the user agreement. Look for a .txt file titled eula.txt<\/em>. Open the file and change '\u02dceula=false\u2019 to '\u02dceula=true\u2019<\/em>. Save the file and you\u2019ll be all set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for ways to further customize your server, then check out this guide from Minecraft<\/a>, scroll down to the section titled '\u02dcConfiguring from the command line\u2019, <\/em>and you\u2019ll see a list of options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Installing a Minecraft server on Mac OS machines will be a little more difficult (but it\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t handle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Download the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Download the latest version of the server from the same page as above, found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Install and Update Java<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You probably already have Java installed on your machine, but if not, then you need to download Java and ensure you have the latest version running. You can download Java from this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Setup the Minecraft Server <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you setup the server make sure you\u2019ve created a separate folder and put the '\u02dcminecraft_server.jar\u2019<\/em> file into it. Then, open Textedit and paste the following code into it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Save the file as '\u02dcstart.command\u2019 <\/em>and place the file into the same folder as the server file above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next you\u2019ll need to change the file permissions. To do this, open Terminal, and type in chmod a+x<\/em> with a space after it, drag the '\u02dcstart.command\u2019<\/em> file into the terminal window and press enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To start the server, just double-click on the '\u02dcstart.command\u2019<\/em> file you created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to customize your server to your liking you\u2019ll be editing the '\u02dcserver.properties\u2019<\/em> file. Configuration instructions can be found here<\/a>, and the full list of server properties can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve created and installed your own server, then you\u2019re probably ready to invite your friends to join in on the fun. Below we outline three different methods of connecting to the server depending on how the users are accessing the server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re playing on the machine that also has the server running, then simply select the '\u02dcMultiplayer\u2019<\/em> option on the game screen. Then, type in '\u02dclocalhost\u2019<\/em> instead of an IP address<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Users who are connecting on the same Internet connection as you can connect via your internal IP address. To find this, type '\u02dcifconfig\u2019<\/em> into the command prompt and look for the address that follows '\u02dcipv4\u2019<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Any players you\u2019re inviting to play with you who aren\u2019t on your local network connection will need the IP address of your server in order to connect to the game. You\u2019ll also need to port forward port 25565 to your server IP address so they can access the server. If you need help with this process, then check out portforward.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that a lot of the Minecraft server is undergoing testing, so there\u2019s a chance bugs will arise now and then. However, the steps above will enable you to begin playing Minecraft on your very own server with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Install and Setup the Server <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Windows Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mac OS Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#!\/bin\/bash\ncd \"$(dirname \"$0\")\"\nexec java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
3. Invite Your Friends to Play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Same Machine, Same Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Connect Via the Same Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Connect Outside Your Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n