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How To Make A Great Minecraft Server You've defeated the Ender Dragon, conquered and built your own pixelated version of King's Landing. What's next? Although Minecraft is a game with endless possibilities, once you've played the base game, you might be asking "How do I recreate that feeling of magic I felt my first time around?" Thanks to the plethora of options available with custom Minecraft servers, building your own Minecraft server could be just the remedy you're looking for. Maybe you've experimented with mods on your laptop. Perhaps you have tried your hand at one the thousands of online player-run server. You might be a total Minecraft noob who's just getting started or it's possible you're not even a player at all. You're probably reading this article because you want to know how to create a Minecraft server. Let's start with the basics. History of Minecraft Minecraft was first released in 2011 by Markus Pearson, a Swedish developer. With its distinctive visual style, comprised entirely of blocky characters and objects, Minecraft has quickly transcended the world of video games and grown into a household name. Minecraft is unique because it allows players freedom to play the way they want. Featuring gameplay elements that mix environmental destruction, architectural construction, exploration, combat, resource gathering, and crafting, Minecraft offers something for everyone. Minecraft has sold more than 176 million copies on multiple platforms as of May 2019. This makes Minecraft the most popular video game ever. Minecraft has many gameplay elements that combine environmental destruction, architectural construction and exploration with combat, resource gathering, crafting, and combat. High levels of customization are a major reason for this success. This is not just true for single-player games, but also for multiplayer. After all, isn't mining imaginary diamonds and chopping down blocky trees more fun with friends? Here's where the role of privately-owned Minecraft servers comes into play. For those of you looking to change up your Minecraft experience but feeling hesitant about the added responsibilities of running your own server, there are a wide variety of specialized servers available online. MinecraftServers.org lists thousands on-demand privately-hosted servers. It features detailed information on each server and each option. These servers offer a variety of experiences, including PvP, Roleplaying and Factions, as well as Challenges. The result is an almost infinite number of new experiences within the familiar setting of Minecraft's existing framework. Sometimes, however, it's not enough to play on a server that was built according to another's specifications. We all crave a certain degree of control in our lives. Why is it that digital life should be any different? By hosting your own Minecraft server, you are gaining exactly that: the power to build your world the way you desire and share that world with other players. Hosting your own server gives the ability to modify Minecraft's internal variables. You can change things like the spawn rate of enemies and NPCs or the difficulty level. This is not all. You can also add server-wide modifications from the extensive list of mods available outside of the game. Hosting your server allows you to have full control over how the game plays. You might be a parent looking to give more control over your child’s online interactions, or a passionate role-player looking for other like-minded gamers. By setting up your own server you can determine the type of community you want to build. Like most things within Minecraft, there is no limit to what the user can imagine. Getting Started Here are some things to know before you start: First, a Minecraft server doesn't have to be on a top-of-the-line machine. It is recommended to use a desktop computer over a laptop. Typically the performance and hardware will be better when compared to that of a notebook or equivalent. This is especially true if the user is also playing on the same machine hosting the server. Doing both simultaneously requires much more processing power to keep everything running smoothly. Second, wired internet is preferred over wireless. A faster connection will result in better game performance and less lag. Third, home hosting, while possible, should not be done. Home connections tend to be slower and personal computers typically are weaker. The game's quality will suffer if there is not enough RAM. Professional hosting services will be more beneficial. *NOTE: If you're curious about what specs to look for in a Minecraft server, check out Jason's guide on Minecraft Server Buying. Are you still unsure? Our sales team will be happy to help you build a Minecraft server. They will be happy to help you. Fourth, it's recommended that new users use a server hosting company running Debian 9/Ubuntu 18.04. Both options provide stable, safe environments that can be used to learn the basics. Fifth, Minecraft runs using Java. Before setting up your server, you'll want to make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. You can download it from Java's official website. If you are not sure if you have Java or which version you have, you can check by opening the command window and using the command java -version. If Java has been installed, this query will return the version number. This number can be compared to the latest Java version to verify that your version is up-to-date. Finally, keep your server secure from the start. It's easier than removing access once they're in to your server. Updates are automatically installed. Your system will be more likely to close loopholes before these become exploited. Setting Up Your Minecraft Server The above image is not intended to mislead. If you aren't building your server from scratch, you won't need any power tools for setting it up. A Minecraft server doesn't have to be on a top-of-the-line machine. However, before you can set up your Minecraft server, you will need the following: Java Minecraft can be ordered through Minecraft's official website. The latest version Minecraft Multiplayer Server OpenJDK (an open-source implementation of Java): installation instructions for OpenJDK can be found on their official website Now it's time to setup your server. Follow these steps to get your server up and running: Open your terminal and type the command "mkdir Minecraft_Server" This creates a directory specific to your Minecraft server. Next, place the server.jar you just downloaded in your newly created directory. Enter the command ls to list out your directories. To change your current directory to the designated folder on your server, use cd Minecraft_Server To launch the server, use the command java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar server.jar. Xms and Xmx represent the starting and maximum RAM respectively, and server.jar is the name of your Minecraft server's version number. If you're using Minecraft server.1.15.2.jar (current as of this articles publication), then your command should look something like this: java -Xms1024M -Xmx1024M -jar minecraft_server.1.15.2.jar Additional information can be added at the end of this line if necessary. If you wish to start the server with no GUI, or -o true if the server is to run in an online mode that allows only authenticated users to connect, then use nogui. You should see the following output after you have entered the command: [main/ERROR] : Failed loading properties from file: server.properties [main/WARN] Failure to load eula.txt [main/INFO]: You need to agree to the EULA in order to run the server. For more information, visit eula.txt An EULA (End User License Agreement), file should be created if you are running the server for the first time. Before you are able to play, you must agree to the EULA. This can be done in your favorite text editor. Or, you can use the following command to open a command window: nano.eula.txt Once you've opened the text file, change the eula field from false to true: eula=true. This is a sign that you have read the license agreement and agree to it. You can now save the file and launch your server once again. Failure to change this field within the eula.txt document will result in your server continuing to shut down immediately upon start up. Creating a Startup Script If you want to, you can run your server each time using the full command line featured above. It's also possible to create a script which will run the command. Create a new document. This document can be named however you like, but we will use server.sh for the sake this article. In the new document, type the following lines. #!/bin/sh java -Xms1024M -Xmx1024M -jar minecraft_server.1.14.4.jar After creating your document, type chmod+x server.sh in the terminal. Now, whenever you want to start your server, you can use the command . /server. Sh to start it up, and stop to stop it. Finally, it is recommended to run your server within a GNU Screen session to ensure that it runs properly without an SSH connection. This is done by using the screen command prior to running your startup script. If you have already signed the EULA, the console will automatically generate the configuration files. These are the four steps you need to follow in order to play on your new server. Start by opening Minecraft Client and logging on. Select "Multiplayer", from the list on your home screen, and click "Add Server." Create a name for your server, enter its IP Address into the appropriate form fields and click "Done" when you're finished. Poesia-infantil.com To play, click on "Join Server". Your server is now up and running. The Minecraft Wiki can be consulted if you have any questions or encounter any issues. It contains a surplus of additional information you may find useful for your specific needs. Customizing Your Minecraft Server When your server.sh script starts, a default set of variables will be used to generate a new world. Let's suppose, however, that you would like to create your own variables for your server's world. You probably chose customization to host your server. How do you do this? Easy. Start by opening the server.properties. Once open, you should see a long list of properties with numbers and true/false statements associated with them. You can adjust the variables in this table to control how your server generates the world. Scroll down until you see the line "spawn-monsters=true" if you want a world without monsters spawning. Change the true to false. Now, until this value is changed back to its default setting, monsters won't spawn in your world. Isn't that cool? This page on the Minecraft Wiki has a complete list of variables and explanations for each parameter. just keep in mind, in order for any changes to take effect, you'll need to restart your server. What if these options aren't enough though? You may be interested in customizing server settings beyond those that are part of the game. Doing this is quite possible, but requires the use of external modifications. There are many websites and videos on the internet that list the best Minecraft mods. With so many options, it's important to understand how each mod functions as well as any potential conflicts it may have with other mods. If you're interested in adding mods to your server, a quick Google search should get you well on your way to doing just that. Looking for a good starting point? MINECRAFTMODS.com provides a wide range of mods available for download that you can start exploring. Next Steps You have now set up your server and modified the default variables. Now what? Now that you have learned how to create a Minecraft server, it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Unless you intend to play in an empty world though, you'll need other players to join your server. These might be friends or possibly even strangers. No matter what, you need to give them something to make them want to play on the server. Ultimately, what truly separates the best Minecraft servers from the rest is the community that supports them. Establishing guidelines, hiring staff to enforce and police your expectations, and creating interesting events to keep your players engaged. These are the things that will make your server stand out. You can advertise your server online through Youtube and Twitch to encourage new players. A strong Minecraft server can even be profitable for its owner. You can make your digital world a source for income by selling unique cosmetic items or integrating membership fees. Some of the largest and most popular servers house thousands of players. By leveraging this the right way, they can rake in six figures each month. Chances are, you have a lot to learn before you reach these top-performing servers. Communities aren’t built overnight. Regardless, the fact remains that these Minecraft servers all started the same way. Someone took a chance, and decided to host their server. Ultimately, what truly separates the best Minecraft servers from the rest is the community that supports them. Now that your world has started to run, you can choose where and what you do. Now it is your turn! Have a question about Minecraft servers or a specific story you'd like to share? Leave a comment below. If you found the article helpful, please share it with your favorite social media platforms. 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