How to make a Minecraft Server

Hi, today I'll be showing you how to make a Minecraft server.

Step 1

Download the server JAR file for the Minecraft version you want.
https://www.MCVersions.net

Step 2

Run the file by executing java -jar -XmsINITMEMORY -XmxMAXMEMORY FILENAME.jar nogui (e.g. java -jar -Xms512M -Xmx2048M server.jar nogui)
If you don't have JVM installed, you can download it here

Step 3

Open the eula.txt file with your favorite text editor and change eula=false to eula=true and run the server file.
You can now edit the server.properties file to adjust things like monster spawning or the default gamemode.

Step 4

Now people in your local network should be able to join your game (unless a firewall is blocking incoming signals).
If you want to play with people outside your local network you have to open the 25565 port in your router.
Port Forwarding Guide

//NOTE: You can also rent a server from MCProHosting or any other server hosting service.

I hope this post helped you, if you have any questions, feel free to ask!