The following step we must take is downloading and setting up the actual Minecraft server folder. The first step in setting up a Minecraft server should now be complete. Once any previous versions are removed continue through the window prompts until Java is downloaded and up to date. You may be asked to uninstall a previous Java version, do so as keeping an older version does not help with our server setup. Once the application loads click to install Java. Click to allow access, you may be asked to provide a password for these permissions. A popup window may appear asking if the application can make changes to your computer. Once in the downloads folder find the JavaSetup executable file and run this application. If you need help with finding the download folder, type in “downloads” into your computer search bar and open the Downloads folder. The Java setup run file should now be in the download folder of your computer. Then, read and accept the terms by clicking the red “Agree and Start Free Download” button. Once there, click the red Java Download button as you can see below: You can install the latest version of Java here. Minecraft requires Java to run the game and having the latest version will help us run our server without issues. The first step in setting up a Minecraft server is making sure you have the latest version of Java installed.

If you already own Minecraft Java Edition, then you can proceed to Step 2.

Minecraft Java Edition can be purchased and downloaded here. If you own the pocket, console, or Windows 10 edition of Minecraft, you will not be able to host your own custom server. These instructions require that you own the Minecraft Java Edition.

Step 7: Connecting to your Minecraft Server.Step 6: Port Forward to Play Globally (Optional).

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