How to make a server in minecraft java for free

When making a Minecraft server there are a lot of options. This guides currently covers setting up a Survival Multiplayer Server without mods. We’ll be releasing more guides in the future on how to start a server with mods.

Create a Vanilla Survival Multiplayer Server (MSP)

Follow these steps and you should have a public Minecraft Java server up in no time.

1.

Download and install Java

You can download the latest version of Java from Oracle.

2.

How to make a minecraft server

Download the offical Minecraft Server

Download this from minecraft.net

3. Create a folder for your minecraft server

This folder can be named and located wherever you’d like.

I do recommend making it something simple and easy to find. I like calling the folder and putting it in my home/User folder.

4.

Setup your minecraft server folder

Move your downloaded file into minecraft folder.

On Windows: create a new file named . Creating a batch (.bat) file in windows

On MacOS / Linux: create a new file named .

Edit your new file and set the text to be

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