If you are tired of playing the mega-popular computer toy created by Marcus Persson in splendid isolation, then by reading this article you will learn how to create a Minecraft server for yourself and your friends without much time.
So let's get started. First you need Java - since the server is written in this programming language. Check if you have this package or not, be sure to before creating a server for Minecraft. This is done quite simply: if the game runs in single player mode, then you have everything you need installed, if not, you can download the latest version for your OS on the developer’s site, Oracle.
Now you need to go to the official page of the game developer, in the "Multiuser server" section you will see several options available to users. Firstly, this is an .exe file that is suitable exclusively for those who are interested in how to create a Minecraft server for Windows OS. For all other operating systems, you need to download the .jar file (universal version). Click on the appropriate link and save the file to the directory in which your server will now live. Let it be the D: \ Minecraft folder.
If you have completed everything described above, then it’s time to start installing our server. Go to the freshly created Minecraft daddy and run the file that you just downloaded. The process of generating level will begin, new files will begin to appear in the folder, this is normal. Wait for completion, and you need to start setting up if you still have a desire to learn how to create a local Minecraft server.
If you think that at this stage you only have to start the server and start the game, then you are mistaken. All the most interesting is waiting for you next, but now you need to configure the game to connect users.
How to create a Minecraft server for Internet users
If your friends are not located on your local network, but are located in different parts of the city or even the country, then you will need to perform several operations and collect some information. First, let's determine your IP. This can be done, for example, at ip.arax.md. If you entered everything correctly, then a group of 4 digits separated by dots in the style of ***. ***. ***. *** will appear on the light page with large characters
This is the IP address we were looking for. Write it down somewhere and tell your friends, they can find your server with it.
Connecting players to the server
If someone wants to connect to your server, he needs to enter in his client in the "Server address" field the IP address that you told him.
Your friends can not come to you? Most likely, the firewall or some other circumstances that prevent you from playing with them on the same server are to blame. You can find out more by entering the error code in Google.
If all else fails, then a simple and convenient program like P2PLauncher will help you. This product is designed specifically for those who have problems trying to connect with other people over the Internet.
All you need to do after you have downloaded and unpacked it is to copy a copy of the program into the folder with the game and run it.
Next, your actions are as follows. We enter the nickname (server name) and the name of the room, and after that we press the button "Server Startup".
It remains only to tell friends the name of your room and the nickname of your character.
They will have to do the following: by launching P2PLauncher, they enter their nickname and the name of the room and press “Launch client”. And in the server name field enter the nickname of the player who created the server.
As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated, so now you know how to create a Minecraft server and are quite capable at your leisure, having spent a certain amount of time, launching your own game project, which is not a shame to call all your friends and classmates, and have fun time with them!