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How can I make more servers on the same computer?

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Just repeat the process as many times as you want, but you do need to port forward every server if you want to play online with friends.

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The Minecraft website changed! How do I download step 2?

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Go to "minecraft.net/download/server" instead of "minecraft.net/download".

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Do I need to do port forwarding?

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If you want to play with other people around the world, then yes. Forward to port 25565.

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What do you do in server properties?

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You can change the options in your server, such as game modes, amount of players, seeds etc.

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Do I need to remove my firewall on my Minecraft server in order for it to work?

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Probably. Firewalls prevent data from being uploaded to the Internet.

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How do I get the EULA and properties files back if I delete them?

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Restart the server and they will come back. You'll need to configure everything again, though.

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I can't join my server on the same computer as a host. I type "local host" but it doesn't work. What did I do wrong?

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Use "localhost" with no space or 127.0.0.1.

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How do I join my internet/public server as a host?

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Go to multiplayer and then Add Server or Direct Connect. Type in the name that you want to show up in your server list and then type the server IP below. If you're on the computer that hosts the server, you can simply join by typing "localhost" in Direct Connect.

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How can I allow commands?

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You need to set up a permission plugin such as PEX to configure which group of players have which commands.

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What do I do if I am told I do not have privileges when I try to open the start file?

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It says to open terminal first, then type the command listed. Do not try to directly open the start.command file before that.

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Will this work on Minecraft 1.11.2?

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Yes. This will work on that particular version.

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How do I reset the server?

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Just quit the Java app in your dock (the one with the java logo, and not the crafting table), which should stop your server.

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How can I allow pirate Minecraft users in my server?

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In the server.properties file, change the "onlinemode=true" to "onlinemode=false."

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Will people be able to hack my computer when making the server open online?

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No. The only port that is shared online is the Minecraft server, so it's safe.

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How can I change my server name?

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There's no actual way to change the server name.

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It says I do not have the privileges to open the file. What do I do?

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Read steps 9-12, it explains how to allow privileges. Once you've done those steps, try starting it up again.

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What do I do if the start.command is not working?

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Check that the .jar file doesn't have in its name the version number. If it does, just delete it until the name is like "minecraft_server.jar". And if is not that, check that the text you have to paste in the "start.command" text edit is right pasted.

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How do I drag and drop the start.command file into the terminal when trying to make a Minecraft server on my Mac?

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Refer to Steps 10 - 12.

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What should I do if the server doesn't open even after I have followed all the steps correctly?

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Just use a free host like minehut.com if it doesn't work for you.

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How do I get a friend to join my Minecraft server if we're not in the same location?

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Tell them the IP address and type it in on the direct connect. Then it will automatically join the server.

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When I type in a seed, it doesn't work and I spawn elsewhere. How do I spawn where I put the seed spawn?

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First, create a new Minecraft singleplayer world. Use the seed of your choice and options. If you want to, you can also download a Minecraft map and follow the same instructions. First, navigate to where the world is. It depends on where your Minecraft is running. Then, drag your world to your server folder, delete the old folder. The old folder should be called "world". Rename your other world to "world", double click start.command, and your server should start with the other world.

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What do I do if I made my Minecraft server but I can't connect to the world?

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Check your WiFi. And be sure to have jar open and that the server is loaded up.

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Can I connect on different WiFi?

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If you mean hosting your server on a different wifi, then yes. You'll just have to get the login for that router and information required to host your server.

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How do I connect my server to the internet using an ARRIS/EERO router? I can't find a TCP setting.

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On the Eero router, you must go to the Eero app then settings, advanced, and Port forwarding.

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