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Minecraft was the second most popular video game in 2018, with over 144,000,000 copies sold.



It's so popular because of this. It's more than a videogame. It's an educational tool that teaches kids how to code, how to solve problems and how to exercise creativity. It's also open to mod developers, which allows it to be further developed.



Start playing the game if you are new to it. But if you want to enjoy the full Minecraft experience, you'll need to set up your own private Minecraft server.



This guide will walk you through how to set up a Minecraft server on Windows or Mac. If you already have a server from us, these steps will allow you to set it up and begin playing.



How to create a Minecraft server for Windows, Mac, or Linux



At the very core, these are the steps you'll need to follow to set up a Minecraft server:



1. Update to the latest version of Java 2. Select a place for your server. Download the Minecraft server software 4. Start the Minecraft server 5. Make sure your server is accessible



Take a look at your options



If you want to run a Minecraft server from home, make sure you have a powerful system that allows it to run smoothly.



If, for security reasons or any other reason, you don't want to host your server at home, you can use a game server hosting provider instead. A Dedicated Server from Heart Internet can be a great choice. It keeps your home network from being exposed to the world while also saving you the hassle of managing the server hardware.



Let's get started!



Setting up a Minecraft server on Windows



Java Version 5.0



Minecraft is a Java-based video game. Make sure you have the most recent version of Java. Go to java.com/en/download to download the latest Java version and install it.



Next, choose the location from which you want to set up the server. We recommend creating a folder to keep all files organized.



Once you've chosen a location, go ahead and download the latest Minecraft server setup software from the official site.



This will download as a .jar file. Move it to the location you chose in step two and double-click it to start the server.



You will also need the EULA agreement. Edit the eula.txt and change eula=false from eula=true.



Now you're ready to start the Minecraft server.



Go to the Minecraft server folder where you installed the server files and initiate the server by executing this command:



You can also double-click the file.jar to restart the server. In this case, you might need to allow the Minecraft server through the firewall.



That's it. Now that your server has been set up, you can invite people to connect via their local IP address or via their external/public IP address.



Enter your IP address into the Minecraft Server Status Checker to check if your server is accessible.



Mac OS X: How to set up a Minecraft server



Java Updates and Installation



Java is included by default when you use a newer MacOS version. You might need to download and update a legacy Java version if you're running an older version.



Create a dedicated folder for all your Minecraft server files so everything is organised and easy to find.



Download the Minecraft server setup software from the official website.



This downloads as a .jar file, which you should save in the location you chose in the previous step. Minecraft Servers



Next, open TextEdit. Copy and paste the following into the file:



exec java -Xms1024M -Xmx1024M -jar minecraft_server.jar nogui



Save the file as start.command in the same folder where the other Minecraft server setup files are located.



Permission is required to make it happen.



Open Terminal and type chmod +x after the command. Drag and drop the file start.command into the terminal window, and then press enter.



Start the server



Double-click start.command to open a new window in your terminal.



If you're starting the server for the first-time, you might see some error messages and/or missing files warnings. This is normal and nothing to worry about.



Here you are! Now your server is running which means you can start inviting people to connect to it via your local IP address or via your external/ public IP address.



Check to ensure that your server is accessible



Don't forget to enter your IP address into the Minecraft Server Status Checker to check if your server is accessible.



Setting up a Minecraft server on Linux



As I mentioned, hosting a server at home is not something you want to do. Instead, you can opt for a game server hosting plan such as a Dedicated Server from Heart Internet.



To proceed with the next steps, you will need to connect to your hosting account via SSH. If you aren't familiar with the process, the support article explains it.



While SSH'd into your host as the root user, enter the following command:



This will return a list of OpenJDK packages that are compatible with Java. Let's select openjdk-7.jdk which is the OpenJDK 7 development kit.



To update the package list from remote repositories, use the following command:



Next, install the software package you have chosen.



To install the storage space, press "Y".



Choose a location for your Minecraft server files



Create a new folder on your host where you'd like to save all your Minecraft server files. Go to that folder.