How to Create a Minecraft Server?

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I’ve come back to Minecraft after 4 years and I want to make a server to play with friends (not LAN). Does anyone know how to do this easily?

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stonedcraft2017 · 6 years ago

I use cubedhost and they are fairly cheap for what you are looking for. You wouldnt need very much memory. If you have any questions shoot me a DM, I can either point you a direction or give advice.

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Idk man, but could you tell me if you know how to do it?

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50plus2 · OP · 6 years ago

Will do

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

There is a tutorial on the official Minecraft wiki on how to do this

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50plus2 · OP · 6 years ago

Cheers :)

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Hope you have fun with your friends!

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FeltingMaiden · 6 years ago

Google always helps me

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50plus2 · OP · 6 years ago

I’ll try that out

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Running Your Own Server

Posted by RunUpRunDown · in r/Minecraft · 9 months ago

Hello all. I've always known that you were able to run your own server on Minecraft (with Whitelists, ect) but I am so ignorant on how to actually set one up, and how to access a lot of commands when in one.

I play Minecraft for Windows (so Bedrock) on PC, and don't use the Minecraft Launcher to do so. Is there an option to just create a server like a realm in the Launcher app? Or is everyone going to some third-party website (like GodLike Hosting, a semi-random one I googled) to access their server?

Please let me know, and if you have the knowledge, could you please comment a more detailed list of the components both hardware and software needed (if any)? I literally don't know anything about them, except that the link in the paragraph above goes to something that might work. And what I know is what shows on that page.

Thank you!

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ahkenaden · 9 months ago

Two ways to do it.

Pay for Realms
Host a local server

Option 2 is pretty easy if you are creating a new world from scratch,but migrating worlds (like from single player with addons, etc.) has so far been a nightmare. And that's coming from a 20yr advanced IT veteran. If you don't know anything about networking and app servers, you probably want option 1.

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perflog · 9 months ago

You can do it for free on platforms like MCServerHost.

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How do I make a Minecraft server?

Posted by juanosiraptor · in r/Minecraft · 5 years ago

I wanted to make a Minecraft server from me and my friends but I can't figure out how to can somebody help me please

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https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Tutorials/Setting_up_a_server

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neverftw · 5 years ago

if ur on java just google minecraft server host. i use ggservers, and so far they have been pretty good. if ur on bedrock i think u just make a realm

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juanosiraptor · OP · 5 years ago

Fuck

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4D_Monst3r · 5 years ago

Realms will be the easiest to go with. Usually 30 day subscription for like $8/mo. Unless you want to do a custom server, there are company’s that’ll host one for you. Or you can host it yourself. Which requires you to do some witchcraft with your internet router... making the ip static.

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Tips On Creating a Minecraft Server (First Time)

Posted by Mean_Yogurtcloset883 · in r/admincraft · 4 months ago

So I recently wanted to make my own Minecraft server. The problem is that I am new to do this and don't know what to do. I went to AI like ChatGPT for help but it is either confusing or doesn't help. I have a couple problems right now with a server in general.

First is how do I create a Minecraft server in the first place? Even though I could find this out online somewhere else I wanted to ask here and find out the best way to make a server. I am still a teen and not old enough for a job just yet though I do have ways to get money right now such as chores so I could pay for a server depending on the cost. I just want to know the best way to go about this.

Second is creating areas such as hubs. I am a decent builder but not an amazing one. So, I wanted to ask if there are good ways to create good hubs or other spawn areas for my server. I want my server to be one that has multiple modes such as survival, skyblock, etc. I also mainly created this server because I like My Hero Acadmeia (MHA) a lot and wanted to create a sort of superpower mode along with the others.

The third problem I have is getting the different modes or "areas". I know I can find out how to get Skylbock and survival pretty easily on my server but I have seen multiple things like different servers that are connected to each other or multiple worlds in one server for this, but I want to know the easiest and best way to do this.

These are just my main problems that I have right now and I hope that with me coming here I can have them solved. Sorry if this post was long or confusing but I hope I can get help since I am new to this. Any other tips for creating my own server would be appreciated as well!

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ArcticDev_ · 4 months ago

I would stongly urge you to just start with one gamemode on one server instance for your first time running a server. Networks get complicated fast, but I'll reply to myself here and give a longer response. I recommend choosing between Survival or Skyblock and hold onto that third one for when you've built some skill and experience so you make it as best as it can be later down the line.

There's a lot that goes into running a server - you need to manage all the plugins, moderation, system performance, marketing (players don't magically appear...), if you monetize then you need to review the MUG and then don't forget websites, stores, discord, blah blah blah. Start with just one and save yourself a lot of trouble out the gate. Setting up networks is hard, setting up firewalls is hard.

Most "professional" servers have smaller instances hidden on the network or separate altogether dedicated to just building. WorldEdit, FAWE, VoxelSniper, Axiom (strongly recommend this), etc. etc. you can then use Schematics to move things around, or just use one of the million world management plugins like Multiverse to just add worlds into your servers later, and copy the files over.

Plugins like Multiverse (you're using AI, you can also have it help find alternatives if you'd like) offer easy commands to move to another world. Most of us use GUI or NPCs to offer players and interaction-based instead of command based way of moving around.

Your superhero server sounds cool - but you're getting into custom development which gets expensive and difficult fast. the best way to approach this is sit down and really learn how to program in Java/Kotlin. You'll save a lot of money this way, and you'll find very few "professional" networks that aren't owned by programmers to some degree. Even if you put this off, I still recommend learning basic Primitives, Stack traces, and debugging concepts to better understand what your server is actually doing.

Outright - what you're asking here isn't going to get a "Solution" until you sit down and try. Don't let all this info dumping dishearten you - I'm really trying to offer good information and realistic expectations, but what you're asking is extremely vague and the people who respond will tell you a lot of random things and mix-matched information. Figure out what works for you and steamroll ahead.

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ArcticDev_ · 4 months ago

This is quite ambitious for your first "server" - and what you're describing here is a Network, which is something I would urge you to avoid doing right away. Start with one gamemode, survival or skyblock, and make that one gamemode really good - and focus on learning all the things you need to do to run and host a server.

The "Right" way to set this up and be able to add a second gamemode later on would be to go ahead and spend the time and money learning how to setup your own dedicated server, it'll be cheaper in the long run. Just about anything in the ovh "eco" line will run this setup - but prioritize single core CPU performance when choosing a server. I like OVH because of the automatic mitigation.

I use Cloudflare to manage my DNS, hands down no questions asked - also gives access to their R2 storage which you'll want to think about for backups and such.

You'll want to setup a server "panel" -> aka Pterodactyl and AMP are the most popular. Personally I use Pterodactyl cause dinosaur lawl. It has setup scripts and plenty of YT tutorials that can walk you through how to set this up. If you're a windows user, don't fret over the Linux - there's WSL or windows subsystem for linux that will allow you to do anythign ubunutu without anything crazy weird.

Once your panel is all setup and ready, you'll create 3 server instances.

Instance 1 -> Proxy, I recommend Velocity from PaperMC. If you opt for Pterodactyl, you'll have to configure your internal firewall rules, and you can see how to do this by searching for "proxy" in Ptero's documentation. Your proxy only needs 512mb-1gb of memory unless you're getting significant qty's of players. You'll have more knowlege to handle this under your belt at that point.

Instance 2 -> Hub server, bound to 127.0.0.1, if you do one gamemode then use this as a fall back server. I recommend using PurPur or PaperMC as the server jar and run very limited plugins here - the less the better. Long run roadmap may be to consider Minestom replacement so Hub can handle hundreds of connections without issue. Hub probably only needs 3-6GB and honestly even that is probably overkill.

Instance 3+ -> Gamemodes! This is where you'll run your gamemode servers, that should be pretty straight forward. If you start with one gamemode, then jump players to it right away and use your hub as a fallback for restarts and such.

(I'd recommend a dev server instance if your machine can handle it).

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The easy way to do it will be to rent 3 servers, a 1GB vps for the Proxy, and point that at a 4GB server, and an 8GB server that match instance 2 and 3 as recommended above.

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again - like I said above - please just start with one server from a reputable hosting company and focus on just learning the basics.

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Mean_Yogurtcloset883 · OP · 4 months ago

Okay yeah, no that you mention it, what I want to do does sound overly ambitious 😅. I do tend to get over ambitious or set my sights to high when it comes to stuff like this, but thanks for your help! IO read through your response and a lot of it makes sense.

>Don't let all this info dumping dishearten you - I'm really trying to offer good information and realistic expectations, but what you're asking is extremely vague and the people who respond will tell you a lot of random things and mix-matched information. Figure out what works for you and steamroll ahead.

And just to let you know this doesn't dishearten me, it just lets me know that I need to stop "daydreaming" you could say or whatever you want to call it and set realistic expectations. I tend to set a goal to high for me to reach a lot because I tend to want to make an impact or whatever. This really did help though so thanks a lot!

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Plastic_Tap2870 · 2 months ago

yo dm me at dc : h._.5him i can help with builds

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How do I start making a Minecraft server?

Posted by Majestic-Animator-93 · in r/admincraft · 3 months ago

Hey everyone,

I've recently decided I want to start my own Minecraft server—an SMP similar to DonutSMP and other popular ones. I'm really excited about the idea, but I’m not entirely sure where to start and would really appreciate if someone could put me in the right direction and tell me everything I need to know to get started.

I've heard that using a VPS (like OVH) is better for hosting compared to normal Minecraft hosts, but I’m not completely sure what a VPS is or how to properly set one up for a server like this.

Also, I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth learning Java myself to make plugins and such, or if I should consider hiring a developer. I don’t have much experience with coding yet.

For building, to be honest I am completely horrible at it. Is there anywhere I could go to find builders that I could hire to build my spawn and everything?

Thanks!

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TheGhosticus · 3 months ago

I use Contabo for VPS hosting of my Minecraft server. I had very little expirence with Linux previous, but enough to know Sudo and the basics.

ChatGPT gave me a step by step guide on how to set up the server, with mods, nightly back ups, automatic restarts, and remote RCON access, also general Linux Server hardening. I ran all the instructions past 2 of my Linux Expert friends and they agreed with 100% of what ChatGPT was suggesting.

Been running for 3 months, no issues, and complete control. I use the extra resources I have on the server to run Discord bots.

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Majestic-Animator-93 · OP · 3 months ago

I'll try this! Thank you.

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Altruistic_Charge_97 · 3 months ago

Hi there!

Regarding the hosting: I’m building a company specializing in servers for Minecraft and other games.

I’d be happy to answer any questions you have. I’m sure your feedback will also help me improve the service!

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Major_Salamander_953 · 3 months ago

Hey there! What are you using for your backend monitoring? I happened to build a backend monitor that I think would fit perfectly with your service if. If you want we can arrange a demo where I can show you how it works :)

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DebugDan_ · 3 months ago

Okay so to be completely honest with you, it seems like you want to accomplish a lot while having very little knowledge on how to run a Minecraft server, yet alone think about developing any plugins. I don’t know if I’m just misunderstanding your knowledge, or if you just don’t understand the complexity of what you are asking to do.

Regardless, let’s start with the Minecraft server. If you don’t know what you’re doing then first time I would recommend just using a server host that specializes in Minecraft servers. VPS is often more expensive and there’s a more complicated set up process because it’s more like an entire virtual computer. You need to do your own research on the different server types (ex. PaperMC) and figure out which one works best for your use case (probably PaperMC if you want plugins). Most Minecraft server hosts have simple ways to set all this up via a website portal.

Secondly, let’s talk about plugins. If I was correct that you don’t know jack about any of this, don’t even think about trying to develop your own plugins. If you’re just trying to make an SMP, there are plenty of public plugins you can use that will achieve most of the same things (not that an SMP really needs to be that complicated in the first place…). I have no idea what you’re wanting so google what type of plugins you would want.

Thirdly, let’s talk about “building”. To be honest with you if you don’t know much about all of the stuff we’ve already talked about I wouldn’t start thinking about hiring a builder for your spawn or something. If you can’t build yourself, then go find like a free or even a cheap paid already built spawn that you can just plop in your world.

But I do need to ask one thing, is this supposed to be a public thing? Or just a thing for your friends? Because if it’s a public thing, I think you’re going to need to do a lot of your own research to figure out how all of these things work because commenters on Reddit can’t spend all day explaining literally everything about Minecraft servers, plugin configuration, etc. If it’s a private thing, you don’t need to go all complicated and have a custom spawn and all these plugins.

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eifiontherelic · 3 months ago

Well said. I'll just add that if this IS a public server, don't expect to be up to par with any of the popular ones. It's fine to take ideas and draw inspiration from SMPs you see around but at the end of the day, it's best to just roll with something you can realistically manage with your own capabilities. It still takes time out of your day to make sure it's running fine and all that.

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Majestic-Animator-93 · OP · 3 months ago

Yeah I'm not expecting that at all. I'm fine to have like 5-10 players as I'm starting. I'll definitely start with something simple.

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Majestic-Animator-93 · OP · 3 months ago

Thank you for this response this will help me a lot. I understand that what I'm trying to accomplish here is very complicated especially for a beginner but I'm willing to spend a lot of time learning and making the server. I do want it to be a public server. I came here because I couldn't find any other place to learn. Thank you again for the response though.

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r/Minecraft • [6]

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How do I make a Minecraft server

Posted by [deleted] · in r/Minecraft · 6 years ago

There’s nothing else to put here I just want to make a server

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TrapHazard · 6 years ago

You can't craft one. You gotta use the give command

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r/Minecraft • [7]

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How do I make/get a server?

Posted by Bigg-Daddy-Tein · in r/Minecraft · 6 years ago

Me and my friends have wanted to do a smp server for the longest time but none of us know how to make/get a server.

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https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Tutorials/Setting_up_a_server

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Macky941 · 6 years ago

Besides what mynameisperl said you can also rent servers directly through the game with Realms. Gives you full control of the server with a good set of web based tools.

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Bigg-Daddy-Tein · OP · 6 years ago

When I get back I’ll try out both, thank you

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Macky941 · 6 years ago

I like Realms, it's pretty affordable. The tools are super easy to use for setting rules and whatnot.

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leospeedleo · 6 years ago

Get yourself a Realm. It's super easy and pretty cheap.

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mynameisperl · 6 years ago

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How do I make my own server?

Posted by batsbever · in r/Minecraft · 4 years ago

How do I make my own server? I have always played alone and I would like to play with my friends but non of them know how to make our own server. So can somebody explain to me, how i start my own.

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wamakima5004 · 4 years ago

If it is small group, you can try Hamachi to create a local server.
It is around 5 steps to set it up.

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PapyPoule · 4 years ago

Hosting a server yourself can be difficult, both for you or your computer. You should consider subscribing to a minecraft realm, or use a free server; like Aternos

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bandinator27 · 4 years ago

Well, you can try this. Or use a vpn. I used radmin.

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RoycePlays12 · 4 years ago

Search on google

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Krzyniu · 4 years ago

You have to find some hosting and select a plan. Google some, I've personally used server pro for like 5 years. It's pretty easy actually, just follow what the site you picked says

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Server Help

Posted by 2econd2ight233R · in r/CurseForge · 5 months ago

hi everyone, i’ve been wanting to create a minecraft server for my friends with some mod packs i made myself. i read that you can make a server on forge by going to the server tab and clicking “create a new server” but that option doesn’t come up for me? i’ve watched several videos and read several articles and just can’t figure this out…is there an extra step that i’m missing?

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Scary_Policy_3177 · 5 months ago

I know this is a dumb question but did you downloaded the server pack file to make the server? if no there’s a easier method to play with friends with out making an server download the essential minecraft mod let your friends download them too ad them to your friends list invite them into single player mode the mod makes it easy to play with friend without the any setting up

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2econd2ight233R · OP · 5 months ago

hello! in one tutorial i was following i tried downloading the server pack file but it just wouldn’t show up for me :(

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Minecraft server

Posted by ParticularMeringue26 · in r/teenagers · 1 month ago

So im trying to make a Minecraft server for r/teenagers but I dont know where to start and I dont even know if you guys would like that so

If youd like a minecraft server comment and if you know how to make a server help please

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https://foll.it.com/contabo/3ojjYpd-Qi

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ParticularMeringue26 · OP · 1 month ago

Do you guys want a survival server or something else?

So update made a server and discord i just need mods whenever I post on her looking to find some it gets deleted so if youre interested dm me

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mrvincen5 · 1 month ago

A modded server plz

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ParticularMeringue26 · OP · 1 month ago

Do you want to be a mod?

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InstanceAlert2693 · 1 month ago

OMG I was abt to suggest one idk how to make one but u need to rent servers

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InstanceAlert2693 · 1 month ago

I want to help

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ParticularMeringue26 · OP · 1 month ago

Ill make a discord server or something

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JoshieBreezy · 1 month ago

i could make one, sure

add me on discord so i can know what you guys need/want for the servers options

my discord is colonelmushy

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Sea_Possibility_6689 · 1 month ago

i'll join if that's all right with you ?

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_-_Retro_-_ · 1 month ago

If you need to create your own Minecraft server, there are several options. My personal recommendation is to create your own server (i.e., a VPS). I recommend this service because it has great prices

Consider that for $4, you can create a very attractive server:

3 vCPU Cores

8 GB RAM

75 GB NVMe

or 150 GB SSD

1 Snapshot

32 TB Traffic*

Unlimited Incoming

If you need auto-configuration and have some familiarity with Docker, you could use this GitHub repo for auto-setup of a specific MC version.

https://foll.it.com/minecraft/yUa5Qv2giq

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