When creating the Minecraft server, there are plenty of options. This guide covers how to create a Survival Multiplayer Server with no mods. We'll release more guides in the coming months on how to set up an account with mods.
Create a Vanilla Survival Multiplayer Server (MSP)
Follow these steps and you should have a public Minecraft Java server up and running in the shortest amount of time.
1. Java can be downloaded and installed
You can download the latest version of Java from Oracle.
2. Download the official Minecraft Server
This is minecraft.net's download page.
3. Create a folder to store your minecraft server
You can label the folder and put it wherever you want. I would suggest making it something easy and simple to find. I love calling the folder minecraft server and place it in my Home folder in my User folder.
4. Set up your Minecraft server folder
Move the server.jar file you downloaded to your minecraft folder
On Windows: create an entirely new file called run.bat. Windows Create a batch file (.bat).
Create a new file called run.sh on MacOS or Linux
Edit the file and set the text as your default text.
5. Create your server and agree to the EULA
Let's begin with the server now that we have your run file.
On Windows Double click on your run.bat folder
MacOS or Linux: Open the terminal to your minecraft folder and type bash./run.sh.
The command line should show some logs. Your minecraft server folder should be filled with new files and folders. Find and open the file eual.txt and replace eula=false by eula=true.
6. Connect and run to your server
Once you've got the eula acceptance, run your server again using the same procedure as in 5.. Start https://irc101.org/ and connect directly using 127.0.0.1:25565. If you're unable connect, make sure your server is running. If all is well and you're unsure of the reason you're not able to connect or connect, you can seek assistance on our discord.
7. Make your server public
Now you can connect to your server remotely. Let's make it accessible to your friends, so they can join. Check out the interactive guide.