Minecraft How To Create Play On A Private Server

It is not hard to see that Minecraft's appeal comes from its ability to be played online with friends. From user-generated content to seasonal events, there's no limit to the amount of fun to be had in Minecraft, though sometimes the experience is best enjoyed with a smaller group of people. Private servers allow friends to have fun in a safe digital environment without having to worry about strangers and other factors affecting their enjoyment of Minecraft.

You'll need to ensure you have the most recent versions of Java and Minecraft installed before you can host your friends on your personal server. Click on the launcher to install the game and wait for it to update automatically. As for Java, open Internet Explorer and visit here. Follow the prompts and click "Agree and Proceed". If nothing happens, Java is up-to date.

Next, create an folder on your desktop that allows you to quickly find the files that you are downloading. Go here and click on "minecraft_server.1.12.2.jar" to begin downloading the file. You should place it in the desktop folder you have just created.

Once the JAR file has been placed where it belongs, you can create a file in the folder. If you don’t know how to do it, click “Home” on the folder windows and then “New Item” in the "New” section. The drop-down menu should allow you to create your text file.

Go back to your website where you downloaded JAR files and copy the highlighted text. Copy this command and paste it into the text file you just created in the folder. Once this is all done and you've made sure that the red text is the only text appearing in the file, save the text file as a BAT file as you would on Word or PowerPoint (by clicking on "File" and then "Save As").

Beside your JAR file should now appear an image with a couple of gears in it. Double-click on the newly created BAT File to initiate the creation of your Minecraft private servers. Once the server has started to manifest itself, several files will be displayed.

You should now see a text file named "eula". Click on this link to open Notepad. Change the "eula=false” portion to "eula=true" and you will be asked to agree to the End User License Agreement. Save the document and close it. Double-click your BAT file to allow your server setup resume. If prompted, click "Allow access" to complete the process.

With all that out of the way, it's time to actually connect to your personal server and play! THINK OF Open Minecraft the same way as before and click "Play." Click "Multiplayer," then "Direct Connect" near the bottom of the window. A text field will open and allow you to type in "localhost." After that, click on "Join Server". You can now browse to your heart's delight on the server you're hosting.

This would be much better if there were friends involved. To invite them to your private server you have to first make sure that port forwarding is enabled on your router, or that an exception is made in your computer's firewall. Open your router's page, and click on "Port Forwarding". Create a new rule that you'll remember, like "Minecraft." Make sure that your protocol is set to "TCP" and set up the entry and exit port as 25565. If necessary, save your router and restart it.

Click here to find your public IP Address. As anyone can access your game with this address, make sure you only give it to trusted people. For your friends to join your private game server, you can send their IP information. If they aren’t sure how to do that, have them click “Multiplayer,” then “Direct Connect,” then enter the IP address. They should be able join you in-game within a few seconds.

That's it. It is important to only give this IP address out to trusted people. Enjoy your new private server now with your friends! For more helpful guides, be sure to search for Twinfinite.