How to Make a Minecraft Server in 2024 | Windows (Local or Remote)

[@MajicMarco]

ATTENTION PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE ISSUE THAT THE BATCH FILE OPENS THE CMD SCREEN THEN CLOSES IMMMEDIATELY. On the top left of your minecraft server folder, click on view, look to the right and click the checkmark for file name extensions. You will see that you have most likely named your server executable minecraft_server.1.20.4.jar.jar Go ahead and delete the first .jar and it should work. I feel stupid

[@minarrie9973]

don't feel stupid cuz you're really stupid. and i doubt others have the same problem as you

[@GriffinBlack-n1e]

Omg I feel so dumb tysm tho

[@Penutbutaluva]

Thank You

[@eveerikson3590]

its still opening and immediately closing :( Im not really sure what to do. The EULA agreement thing hasnt shown up. all that i have in the folder is minecraft_server.1.20.4.jar startup.bat (the '.bat' and '.jar' are the extended ones you told us to check for. i deleted the first '.jar' as instructed. I've looked in hidden items just in case that did something and nothing changed. I'm really confused pls help 🙏

[@didixmeister2462]

@@eveerikson3590 Have you installed the newest java jdk? I had the same problem, because I had an old jdk version

[@Reddy4Dimensions]

bruh why did he just skip port forwarding me not smort

[@tomatogranade1001]

same xd

[@Luka1180]

Funny thing is that EU's highest court ruled that EU citizens can ignore any EULA.

[@hanspetrov4343]

That... sounds sketchy. Is it true? Where are you getting this?

[@1212zeek1212]

"..And no, I don't mean have some Minecraft server host do it for you. I mean actually get your hands dirty and build on from scratch." THANK YOU FOR STARTING THE VIDEO WITH THIS.

[@dragonwing5204]

5:12 im lost i dont see the EULA text file :/ what i do?

[@avapictures0]

Same here, stuck at the same spot.

[@NK-zs4mx]

run server again, the java file and it should install everything

[@the_mr.duolingo]

Try running the .jar file, that worked for me

[@Kxraaw]

@@avapictures0 try and run the java file again, if it doesnt work make sure ur .jar default app is set to java jdk, if this doesnt help try and find a tutorial

[@Kxraaw]

try and run the java file again, if it doesnt work make sure ur .jar default app is set to java jdk, if this doesnt help try and find a tutorial

[@malikthemadman]

Thankyou for this tutorial I tried to follow others and non made sense this one is perfect

[@neogery]

OMG YES! the java error was driving me crazy and I couldnt figure out whats going on. This video saved me so much frustration!!! its been years since I have done this and I didnt remember anything anymore lol thanks so much! this is so much btter than all the other videos I watched first! The only video that actually solved my problem!

[@fasthosts]

Amazing, I'm glad I could help!

[@guywholovescapybaras]

chicken wing

[@Sloii7]

it didnt help me my friends still cant join

[@colton75]

when i click to execute the .bat file i get a propmt for a split second then it closes and i get no eula file

[@fasthosts]

@@kyleonpluto Yep this is the fix!

[@BoshyWashy]

I already had Java downloaded but I reinstalled it and deleted the previous one but it still does that same thing, any ideas?

[@fasthosts]

@@BoshyWashy Have you definitely moved the server file into it's own new folder before trying to run it? Also are you definitely sure that you just removed the older version of Java? It might be worth trying the Java install again, and then before making any changes then try and run the server file (in it's own folder)

[@DANGERZOMED]

Make sure you dont copy the .jar when renaming the server, I did this on accident and the end of the file name was “.jar.jar” and it was giving me this issue

[@Fluffheadyt]

I do also have the same error what do I do?

[@tonson5214]

I'm having a problem with port forwarding, I've done this before, 3 years ago. But now nothing works, I've tried just about everything, manually added the ports inbound/outbound and every single .exe with the word "java" in it. and it doesn't work.

[@mathislutz6104]

Hello, I am accruing continuously. My friends can't join the Server, I can on join it, when using my new pc on the same network, I double checkt everything, but can't find anything I didn't follow. Can someone help?

[@Tarlecinia]

Do you use the crack laucher?

[@big_ol_texas6668]

this was the fastest and easiest video for minecraft servers, THANK YOU

[@LrdDeathScythe]

This video helped a lot! Now please please please make a video on how to set up multiple Mincraft servers on the same machine and how to connect them together with a HUB world or something like that.

[@the_mr.duolingo]

My friend tries to join but he keeps getting the error "getsockopt" whats happening? This server works with other computer on my same network but not for my friends who are on other networks. any way I can fix that or am I just asking for too much?

[@riccardocasasola3173]

Same did you find a fix

[@upliner9913]

If the bat file instantly closes, just remove the .jar from the java minecraft server name. then it will find it.

[@REDACTEDDd964]

What if there isnt any. jar in the name and its still not turning on?

[@alp_kayra]

brooo your balls is very big

[@efadsafi6474]

Thanks man helped a lot

[@MilaBovens]

@@REDACTEDDd964 There has to be one " .jar "otherwise it isn't a Jar file

[@zoyasiddiqui2610]

Really well made video really easy to understand. I use this to play on the same world on my phone and pc so I don't need to buy realms

[@zuluku]

Epic, thank you for your help

[@Gusttafa]

Im gettin this when starting bat file "[20:20:58] [ServerMain/WARN]: Failed to add PDH Counter: \Paging File(_Total)\% Usage, Error code: 0xC0000BB8 [20:20:58] [ServerMain/WARN]: Failed to add counter for PDH counter: \Paging File(_Total)\% Usage [20:20:58] [ServerMain/WARN]: Disabling further attempts to query Paging File. [20:21:00] [ServerMain/WARN]: COM exception: Invalid Query: SELECT PERCENTUSAGE FROM Win32_PerfRawData_PerfOS_PagingFile " is it problem? any solutions?

[@electrico_l]

when i went to run the batch nothing happend a window popped up and went away and no extra files spawned

[@RefNinj]

I Had the same problem

[@lohprofi4477]

does the name of the server fale exactly same as the name in a batch file?

[@iluvtyson]

So do I have to port foward if my friends are joining from a different wifi somewhere else or do i only have to port foward if we are on the same wifi

[@lozic8824]

i dont get it aswell do u know now?

[@potionmaster4114]

if you are on the same wifi u can play without doing all that just click LAN when u launch single player

[@yuridaasian]

I need some help, whenever I try to open the .jar file, it asks me what I want to open it with. i've tried opening it with java.exe and javaw.exe and nothing is working. please help

[@FieldSobrietyTest6676]

I just fixed my problem that the CMD window instantly gone when you click the .bat file You MUST use JDK, not JRE. This is referring to the Java installation. Download JDK, choose your platform (MacOS, Windows, etc.) For Windows, choose the .msi file (msi stands for microsoft installer) Uninstall Java first if you have the JRE, then install the new one, and try to rerun the .bat file

[@mr.orange8211]

thank you so much

[@LostBread595]

make sure to have no spaces in your servers name or the bat file doesnt work use underscores instead

[@CodyNerfed]

I clicked startup but nothing happened ...

[@fasthosts]

This usually indicates that you either don't have java, or the version you have is outdated - I'd suggest making sure that this is up to date as the first troubleshooting step

[@marshmello9189]

mine is not making any files at all i am NOT using the default jar file that is from minecraft im using another because its with mods and forge

[@AkalyptosUC]

Can i open server at mincraft but no need to have open my pc and run it? so my friends can still play if i am not online

[@VHub.]

Is the port can be a random number? 9:30

[@jaspanini]

Friends can't join but the port forwarding should be all correct. I checked everything at least 4 times. My sister is able to join on her laptop and I can on my PC, but friends far away cannot. Any tips?

[@nlozada]

As of this comment, the JDK 23 is live and did NOT let me get past the EULA bc the command window closed every time. I downloaded the previous JDK (JDK 21) and that fixed it

[@MYOXONE]

I followed instructions exactly, but when I double-click on the bat file, the cmd window pops open for a second then immediately disappears and i have the latest version of java.

[@sustrour7854]

Same, so frustrated

[@MajicMarco]

if you are still having this issue sort by newest and look at my comment. i figured it out

[@osolop9133]

"ATTENTION PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE ISSUE THAT THE BATCH FILE OPENS THE CMD SCREEN THEN CLOSES IMMMEDIATELY. On the top left of your minecraft server folder, click on view, look to the right and click the checkmark for file name extensions. You will see that you have most likely named your server executable minecraft_server.1.20.4.jar.jar Go ahead and delete the first .jar and it should work. I feel stupid" @sustrour7845 @yab01keef67

[@Fartonice]

i cant get it to run know mater how many times i do the make a start up bat file not working for me cant get it to make the server files at all frash install as well just to say :)

[@dismcoregd3333]

brooo thanks so much, i thought it was a LOT more complicated

[@aeyansaeed5560]

For some reason the EULA file doesnt appear when i run the batch file can you help?

[@deno9543]

Hi were you able to figure out what is wrong i have the same problem

[@gaiusabberantius]

Try opening the server file

[@Nieznajomy277]

I had the same problem. Try install again java jdk

[@karterhalverson8794]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS IS SO HELPFUL!

[@treyjohnson6168]

I am totally lost and 5:10. How do I execute a batch file and what to do from there.

[@fairynocturne88]

you need to have Java Installed (Java and JDK in my case...)

[@nickisabelle724]

@@fairynocturne88 this is the answer. check recent comments now, I posted link to the jdk

[@sinatsu4757]

hello @Fasthosts, can you help me with a problem because when i try to host a remote server, i join in my own server using loclahost, then i ask my friends to join me using (myIP):(port), but then their screen will say, "connection timed out: getsockopt"

[@Notorious_Chimp]

same issue have you found a fix?

[@sinatsu4757]

@@Notorious_Chimp gave up on trying and just bought a server with my friends, it's actually more efficient for me and stress-free than trying to tweak with port forwarding and other stuff that you need to run a server

[@gaiusabberantius]

Same!

[@gaiusabberantius]

I also tried using my IP to join and it worked for me, but not my friend.

[@Damer-gn7]

And how can I protect my Server on a raspberry pi 4 with pi Os lite?

[@DanielBok1]

Great video, helped me a lot. I had some issues with server visibility on my own device, because I used my own port and IP from Hamachi... But it was easily resolved in Avast (Hamachi connection wasn´t trusted)

[@Pixel-xp8ki]

I started the server and I was able to connect via my private IP but when my friend try to join and write my public IP he cannot connect to the server. any way to fix this??

[@fasthosts]

If you're hosting locally then it could be that you need to set up port forwarding - it's a bit complicated to explain here to would recommend looking it up or getting in touch with your ISP to help with that one

[@timureichnau9561]

I had the same issue, remove the .jar from the actual server name dont change it in the batfile/text document.

[@dimitris4176]

Hello, I have 32gb ram. It is possible to give the server 25 or 15 gigs of ram?

[@phantomlyaxolotl]

should be if you put the correct multiplication of megabytes.

[@DolceFarnienteABC123]

I followed instructions exactly, but when I double-click on the bat file, the cmd window pops open for a second then immediately disappears. 😒

[@fasthosts]

If that happens then this could indicate that you need to update Java, so definitely make sure that has been done

[@feeirs]

I realize this comment was made 2 months ago, but try removing the .jar on the server name.

[@Приветводка-й4м]

anyone knows where to download the .jar file? cause that url only makes me download a bedrock server file

[@Nubbz3YT]

Microsoft changed the download path on the website and the process no longer works, rip

[@fasthosts]

Hi, I've just followed the same steps again with the latest update and it seems to work fine for me - the only difference that I can see is that server name in the batch file no longer has the version number in it, but it's the same process of either copying the server file name into the batch file, or the batch file server name out to be the server file name. Hopefully that makes sense, but let me know if there is another issue you are seeing

[@moldy_potato_man6244]

Does everything I do on said minecraft server save? Or would I have to do a procedural backucks for the sever

[@zacchaeuscreager3702]

This video is very helpful with step by step for I am start up a server for me and my friends. But I would like to possible see a video about running muntilple servers on the same system and possible adding on mods to a server

[@fasthosts]

Hi, Running multiple servers on the same system is an interesting topic, and one that I hope to cover in the near future! Adding mods to a server is actually fairly straight forward - all you need to do is download the mods and then add them to the "mods" folder in the server location (if the folder doesn't exist then just create it). Depending on the mod you might need to create a new world, and of course both you and anyone else joining will need the mod installed. locally.

[@Loic_ryan]

How would I connect an external FTP client such as Filezilla.

[@universebossgaming7580]

Hey bro! is port forwarding in neccessary in an rdp..

[@fasthosts]

If you're using RDP then presumably you are connecting to a remote server - if this server isn't on your network and is with a hosting service provider, then no you shouldn't need to port forward, you should just need to open the relevant firewall ports with that provider

[@wibiz9657]

Aaamazing. I'll come back to this, when I have to think about this. More specifically, I'd like to convert an old PC into a server, as to allocate all of its resources to it and have it running 24/7. Is that something that this does, or is it comparable to an application that lets you host a server from your PC? The former I think, would be a little more useful, because just hosting a server is the equivalent to opening a world to LAN and sharing the connection, which to say, doesn't allow other people to play on the world if the host isn't online at the time.

[@mpg7115]

I need help asap how do i delete the server i accidentally made one while trying to make a jar file for a modpack to put it inside an 3rd party host website

[@not.circ0]

I tried making a 1.19.3 minecraft server the .bat file opened for a split second then closed and never made those files

[@fasthosts]

Does the batch file definitely contain the right server name that matches to the server file? Have you tried following the notice in the description to make sure the server itself runs correctly?

[@OndoginReverse]

You might've downloaded the wrong java like I did, do the exact method as the guide and it should work

[@timureichnau9561]

I had the same issue, remove the .jar from the actual server name dont change it in the batfile/text document.

[@noklapanxd]

i hope this works, my server only runs windows server and when i install ubuntu server the network does not work

[@doggomcshmoggo5436]

what ip do i put in to join the server tho

[@ollie_da_man9943]

I know this is a very late question from when u made this video but it was only recently when I found this video, but when I tried to run the .bat file, after it ran it said, done (5.465s)! For help, type "help", and it won't start. I don't know what to do from here.

[@fasthosts]

Hi there, That text actually means that the server is online and working. If you were to then join the server through Minecraft you'd see the text in the console update showing that your profile has joined the game, and will show any other changes that happen to the server.

[@EnergeticX-]

ask infinity-node

[@rinchu909]

@@fasthosts how do you join the server though ^^; do yougo through singleplayer or..?

[@quocbaopham8364]

I'm kinda new to this. Normally i'd use a 3rd party server, but since i started a modded server for the boys the connection got worse, so here i am. My only question is after all these setup can my friends join the server even if we are not on the same network? (Sorry if i missed it somewhere)

[@urboyhydra]

yes, thats what ur port does

[@TitanicTortle]

This is great but is there anyway to update the version of your server?

[@minnedejong9858]

yes, in the batch file.

[@jadentibbles4777]

So there are some things that just not appearing like the EULA in the server properties for some reason

[@RyuuArc]

Thank you so much for this, was about too pull my hair out.

[@YouTubeLELO-qh5pt]

can i still use my pc while the server is running? and if yes can i play on the server?

[@sharkkk2314]

If someone runs the bat file and the command prompt shows up and disappears instantly, make sure to have the latest java installed

[@Xencello]

how do i get an ip addres for my server?

[@rellfire2873]

the IP address is your current IP address, can be found online, and then :(that 25565 number)

[@netospage]

A friend of mine tried joining my server, until she got met with a getsockopt error. How do we fix this? I would really love to play Minecraft with my friend.

[@totomcgoo608]

How can i use the command prompt to find my servers ip address?

[@Zzaadro]

ipconfig

[@artax19999]

I made it! Thanks a lot!

[@renefilippov]

How do you update the world? If a new version comes out?

[@Cimi-kyu]

im watching this tutorial only now, but i don't understand why it doesn't work, im trying everything but nothing, i create che batch file correctly, i double click on and it opens for just 1 millisecond and nothing more

[@fasthosts]

Just to check, is a UELA file appearing in your server directory? If not then try and run the the server file (.jar) directly and see if that file appears. If not then this could be an issue with outdated java, so make sure to check that.

[@danielboland9333]

try naming your jar file as just "minecraft_server" while leaving the batch file as "java -Xms1024M -Xmx2048M -jar minecraft_server.jar --nogui"

[@vortexcookie7237]

How can i get my mods and resource packs in there?

[@VRVada]

Very clear. Thanks

[@W-cy8]

When I try to connect to my server i get the message "Connection timed out: no further information" does someone have an idea on what to do?

[@Zombieboii3943]

how can i find my server ip

[@NicoBott]

follow your guide but after i click the batch file nothing happens. i see the command window pop up for a second then it just closes and my folder does not get filled up with the files. any clue on how to fix that?

[@fasthosts]

Try running the server file (the one ending .jar) directly by double clicking it. If that doesn't work then it may be that Java was not installed correctly, so you may need to fix that.

[@fasthosts]

@Freshly-picked-Memes Hi, the batch file is how you change the amount of RAM allocated. You may want to check if you are running a 32 bit or 64 bit OS - if you are running a 32 bit OS then the maximum amount of RAM you can allocate is 1GB, which would also explain why the batch file isn't working. If this is the case then I'm afraid there isn't a way around this asides from using a device with a 64bit OS, or running the server remotely.

[@ertgb_]

@Memes_24.7 I had a similar problem when I was trying to allocate 10gb of ram, switched it to 11 and it worked fine.

[@BenDoverDNuts]

i think u forgot to run the jdk cuz he didnt show u that

[@BenDoverDNuts]

he only said it

[@vinviki6573]

How do I do for older versions of the game

[@yermawsmells]

it just wont download the server files after i accept eula how do i fix it

[@fasthosts]

Not an issue i've seen before, the only thing I could suggest is removing that eula file and making your own: Filename: eula.txt Inside, paste: eula=true Once that's in place you then try and run the batch file again, if that doesn't work you might want to start the process again from scratch

[@zman4149]

Does this work with mods on? Or just normal a minecraft server

[@estoboi6811]

How can I lower the version of the Minecraft server? I want to make it 1.18.2 but its on 1.19.4 right now.

[@fasthosts]

Hi, your best bet is to download an older version. There are a few ways to do this but one way that I've done personally is using mcversions.net. Here you can search for the version you want, click download and then select the server file for that version. Whilst I've had no issues with this, please be aware that this is a third party site and you do this at your own risk.

[@You.Know.Who.]

The UELA text file won't show up for me after I double click the batch file and I have no idea why. Any idea why would be greatly appreciated.

[@You.Know.Who.]

Never mind, I fixed it!

[@RusHiPeaceDa]

How to make files for restarting or shutting down the server while saving the world and data?

[@skarletshadow4481]

The Eula file doesn't randomly appear

[@Simonko_2022]

i have a little problem. the EULA and the other filer are not there. how do i get them to show up?

[@gaiusabberantius]

Try opening the server file

[@toast718]

please help when the servr is started is says in minecraft "getsockopt) what even is that?

[@cotech5781]

i open the bat file and it does nothing

[@alfredopalos4548]

Bro this is a great can you do Ubuntu on dedicated pc

[@fasthosts]

Thanks for your feedback! Setting up on ubuntu will obviously be a bit different, and I do plan on doing a video in the near future on this!

[@ThinkLink_YT]

the server didn’t work when I put my up address in. Can you please help?

[@dibdabjay]

I have a issue of no files being added such as the eula file when i run the .bat file

[@tapston]

You have to install the JDK

[@inabothwick6353]

Hello, I’m interested in doing this, would I be able to install mods and receive updates while keeping the same world as time goes on?

[@fasthosts]

Hi there, The basic level that this tutorial would leave you at would let you update your server and also install mods, but it's worth keeping in mind that when you start to add mods into the mix the update process will become much more complex and will likely mean you'll need to stick to older versions etc.

[@Galaxy123-u1l]

I don't have eula file

[@Akari_A_]

How do I change the game version?

[@AbdulAbdu-vv6sl]

but how to install modes?

[@claytonhouser7578]

To those of you have an error when the file opens after a short second, you need to uninstall and download Java 20. You Java is outdated. Uninstall everything else Java related as well.

[@Anton_3112]

doest work for me :((((

[@tylerwalker7220]

worked for me! Thanks!

[@popi-7364]

It worked once, then my ip changed i guess and I can't connect anymore

[@bluebytesx]

You must turn your ip from DHCP to static

[@TXCElite]

its crashes and says "Failed to initialize server"

[@fasthosts]

Usually this is due to an issue with the configuration file. If you haven't installed mods (the other usual culprit) then check your server properties file to make sure that there are no errors there, and try downloading a default copy and inserting that if needed. If that doesn't work then you may need to check your error logs against what you can find online for further help.

[@seththecheeseman]

I GOT MY IP AND THE PORT and it just says no connection lik tte sver dos nnoe xist

[@not_guy1596]

how can i turn the server with multiplayer?? pls help

[@GiwrgosLempesis2004]

thank man

[@roshinigamage1129]

Thank you so much

[@VetevMC]

how do you fine ur server ip?

[@CozyRome]

when i double click the server file it says "a java exception has occurred" what do i do? please help

[@fasthosts]

Make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed

[@dragonwing5204]

@@fasthosts im having the same problem and i literally just updated it but its still saying the same thing. :/

[@fasthosts]

@@dragonwing5204 If you are getting a Java exception when running the server file itself, that is indicative of a Java specific issue. You may need to look at removing any old versions of Java you have installed - beyond that however this might be an issue that you have to look into yourself as it's hard to say what is causing that

[@CodyNerfed]

Im on laptop. Does these steps work my hp 17.3 inch laptop ?

[@fasthosts]

This will work on any machine that has the specifications needed to run a Minecraft server, as long as you also implement port forwarding (which is not covered in this video)

[@pioneer1131]

i have a dynamic ip, is it still possible to do this with just my ip and the port?

[@fasthosts]

Yes you can use your dynamic IP, the only problem is when your IP changes you'll need to let everyone know what the new IP is so that they can still join the server

[@Dancinggranny15]

When I double click on the file, I can’t get to the EULA file

[@nickisabelle724]

if you did everything else, then you need the jdk. I posted link to it as a more recent comment

[@kubos5500]

how can i create a serer in an older version of minecraft?

[@CozyBoat275]

When I run the .bat file I'm not having any new files being created on my folder. Any reason yall know why?

[@fasthosts]

Try running the server file itself first - if that doesn't work then make sure your java version is up to date

[@i4fg]

ive done everything but if i open startup there is like a warning saying this app cant be opened on thi pc talk with the software maker (mojang) to find a version for your pc

[@fasthosts]

That's definitely a new error that I've not heard of before - you may want to check what version of Windows you are using, and check that against the compatibility of Minecraft to make sure that you meet the requirements

[@i4fg]

yeah im using windows 11@@fasthosts

[@i4fg]

i redid the startup batch file again and now it just opens for a second and closes idrk what to do now@@fasthosts

[@fasthosts]

@@i4fg Ok so like it says in the description, if the batch file isn't doing anything then try and run the server file directly. If that doesn't generate the new files like in the video then that sounds like a java issue so you'll want to make sure you've got Java installed correctly

[@i4fg]

ok@@fasthosts