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Do I need to pay if I create a server with these methods?

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No. These methods are free. However, if you want simpler, easier to work with servers, then you will have to pay on a different website.

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How do I make it creative?

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You can go into the "Server Command" section on Home in your Dashboard, and type /gamemode c@p.

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What happens if I don't port forward?

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Nothing. It will simply give a request refused error as if you didn't have a Minecraft Server at all.

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Can I enable mods on a Minecraft server I've made?

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Yes, but in most cases those joining the server will also need the mod.

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Does this method work with version 1.13.2?

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Yes, but with a few bugs here and there. I suggest using a lower release.

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Where can I find the bukkit download?

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You can get it at www.getbukkit.org or by searching for "bukkit download" online.

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Would it be hard for me to make a Minecraft server?

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If you closely read and follow the directions, then it shouldn't be too hard.

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How can I lower my version?

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Check out the article on How to Downgrade Minecraft .

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How do I make a Minecraft server for free on bedrock edition?

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You can't on bedrock edition.

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Can I make a Minecraft server with pre-made worlds and mods?

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Yes. Try the mcprohosting site. It does cost money to keep the server up, but it's worth it.

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I cant op myself. I went into ops and typed my username, but when I launch my server and go on it, I'm not oped. Can you help me?

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Do /op in the console, or use a plugin like PermissionsEX. With PermissionsEX, do "pex user add * " [world if you have Multiverse installed], then do /op. This should give you all commands, as well as access to build anywhere.

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What do I do if I get "failed to connect to server.not authenticated with minecraft.net" when I try to do this?

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Go to the Minecraft launcher, and relog. Usually this occurs if you recently changed your Minecraft username and Minecraft hasn't found it yet. Just relog in the launcher and try again.

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Can I make an already existing world into a server?

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Yes! Almost all online Minecraft server services have an option to upload a world to your server. Look for the server settings page, and if that doesn't work, go to the "files" section and upload your world manually. You can find more detailed instructions for doing that online.

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How do I enable cheats on the server?

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Do /op (your mc username) then chests will turn on. If that does not work, you may have to go to minehut to fix it.

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What do I do if it's stuck connecting to Minehut even when my internet is good?

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Wait for a bit, it's possible the server is still starting up. Otherwise, go to the web control page and restart the server.

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Does Minehut use storage on my computer?

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No. Minehut has its own computers that it runs the Minecraft servers on. The only thing your computer does is connect to the web portal, but it doesn't even need to be constantly doing that.

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What do I do if I get a message saying it can't resolve hostname when I try to join my server?

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It probably means that you did not put the IP address in correctly. Otherwise, it is a problem with your computer.

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Do I need to turn the server on every time I play like Aternos? Or will it stay online all the time?

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Yes, you need to turn the server on every time you play but you can buy the highest plan that says 24/7 That's the only way you can make online all the time.

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It doesn't work on my Tlauncher. What should I do?

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Minehut doesn't support cracked clients such as TLauncher, due to security risks.

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How do I change my server version when I want to make a Minecraft server for free?

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If you are using the host in the tutorial, you cannot change versions with them. However, there are other hosts that allow this, such as Aternos.

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Can I use an already existing single player world as the server world using this method?

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Yes. Just export the world file and import it to the server. That should import your singleplayer world into the server.

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Does this work in 1.15?

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Yes. Minehut supports server versions up to 1.16.5, currently.

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I have entered in the server adrerss but it comes up with a message saying not authenticated with minecraft.net what do I do?

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If you cracked Minecraft, then you don't have a Mojang account and you can't join servers like Hypixel, Mineplex. Buy Minecraft and then you will authenticate your own Microsoft account.

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Can I restrict who can join my server?

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Do /whitelist on to start whitelist and /whitelist (who you want to join Minecraft username).

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Can it be a private server? If so how do you make it one and if no, how do you make a private connection with someone say, on the other side of the world?

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You have to do /whitelist on then /whitelist (their Minecraft username). Then it will be a private server.

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Random people keep joining my servers when my friends and I haven't given the code to anyone. How do I stop this?

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Do /whitelist on then /whitelist all of your friends. /whitelist (their mc username).

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How do you see the command list?

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You can enter the console, the logs, or if you have op, you can see it in chat.

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Does the server run off my RAM?

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No. Online Minecraft server services have their own hardware that they run the Minecraft server on.

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What to do if my Minecraft server won't start?

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If you are using an online service, it should show a message saying what is wrong. If it doesn't, contact customer support. If you are running a server on your own computer, check the last part of the log file, it shows what was happening at the moment of the crash. If you don't understand the log file, post it online.

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Can I create my server on my phone and then connect from my computer?

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No, MCPE and Java are different versions of Minecraft, so it can't be connected.

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