How To Configure A Minecraft Java Server
When creating an Minecraft server there's lots of options. This guide will help you set up the Survival Multiplayer Server with no mods. We will be adding additional guides to assist you in setting up a server that has mods in the future.
Create a Vanilla Survival Multiplayer Server (MSP)
These steps will give you access to a public Minecraft Java server in no time.
1. Download and install Java
You can download the most recent version of Java from Oracle.
2. Download the Minecraft Server official Minecraft Server
Download this from minecraft.net
3. Create an appropriate folder for your Minecraft server
You can name the folder and place it wherever you want. I would suggest making it something simple and easy to find. I love to call minecraft server the folder and place it in my User/Home folder.
4. Set up your Minecraft server folder
Transfer the server.jar file you downloaded into your minecraft folder
On Windows Create the file run.bat. Minecraft Server List : Create a batch file (.bat).
On MacOS / Linux Create a new file named run.sh.
Edit the file you just created and change the text to
5. Create your server and accept the EULA
Let's start with the server now that we have your run file.
Windows Double-click your run.bat folder
On MacOS / Linux: open the terminal in your minecraft server folder and then run bash ./run.sh.
The command line should show logs. The folder for your Minecraft server should now be populated with new files. Open the eual.txt file. Replace the eula=false line with the eula=true.
6. Run and connect to your server
Once you have been approved by the eula, you can restart your server. Next launch Minecraft and connect using 127.0.0.1.25565. If you're unable to connect, make sure your server is running. If everything is fine and you are unsure why you're not able to connect or connect, you can seek assistance via our discord.
7. Make your server public
You can now connect to your server locally. Now let's make it public so friends can join. Go to Minecraft Server List .