How to Setup a Minecraft Server?

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Choose the Minecraft server version you want to run

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Download the official Minecraft server JAR file from the Minecraft website

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Create a new folder for the server files

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Place the server JAR file into the folder

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Open a terminal or command prompt in that folder

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Run the server once with a Java command

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Open the generated `eula.txt` file

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Change `eula=false` to `eula=true`

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Save the file

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Run the server again with the same Java command

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Wait for the server files and world to generate

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Edit `server.properties` to configure settings

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Set the server port if needed

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Allow the server through your firewall

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Forward the server port on your router if hosting for others

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Share your public IP address with players

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Keep the server running while players connect

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Back up the world folder regularly

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Update the server files when needed

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Install plugins or mods only if your server type supports them

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