If you set up a Minecraft server on a Mac computer, you can connect to it from any computer that has access to a local network or the Internet.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: How to set up a server
Step 1. Download the Minecraft server files
This can be done on the official Minecraft website:
- Go to https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server in Safari.
- Download the server JAR file.
Step 2. Create a new folder for server files
The server will be stored in it. Create the folder in an easily accessible place such as your desktop. The folder can be named whatever you want, for example "Minecraft Server".
Step 3. Drag the downloaded JAR file to a new folder
When you run this file, various server configuration files will appear in the folder. For now, just drag the downloaded JAR file into the created server folder.
Step 4. Rename the file to "minecraft_server.jar"
The version number at the end of the file name can be removed to make it easier to enter commands.
Step 5. Start the TextEdit application
You will find it in the Applications folder. On your desktop, click the Go menu and select Programs.
Step 6. Open the "Format" menu and select "Plain Text"
A text document will be created.
Step 7. Paste the following commands into a text file
This set of commands is used to start the server. Instead of -Xms1G -Xmx1G, you can enter -Xms2G -Xmx2G to increase the amount of RAM that will be allocated to the server from 1 GB to 2 GB:
#! / bin / bash cd "$ (dirname" $ 0 ")" exec java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar minecraft_server.jar
Step 8. Save the file as
start.command in the same folder as the JAR file.
In the TextEdit window, click File> Save and save the file in the same folder as the server file downloaded from the Minecraft website.
Step 9. Open a terminal
It is located in the Utilities folder. On your desktop, open the Go menu and select Utilities.
Step 10. Enter
chmod a + x in a terminal window.
Remember to put one space after a + x.
Step 11. Drag and drop the file
start.command into a terminal window.
After the chmod a + x command, the file path will be displayed.
Step 12. Press ⏎ Return to run the command
This will change the permissions on the "start.command" file and allow the server to start.
Step 13. Double click on the file
start.command to run it.
The server will start. Error messages will be displayed, but this will only be the case the first time the server is started. It will generate several files in its folder.
The server will stop automatically after the first start
Step 14. Open the "EULA.txt" file created in the folder
You need to make some minor changes to this file.
Step 15. Change the line "eula = false" to "eula = true"
This means that you agree to the terms of service for the Minecraft server software. Save changes to the file and close it.
Step 16. Double click on the start.command file
The server will start and the server command prompt will open. Additional files will also be downloaded and the server world will be created; all this will take a few minutes.
Step 17. Enter / op at the server command line
Replace with your Minecraft username. This will give you administrator rights when you connect to the server using your Minecraft account.
Step 18. Make changes to the server properties by editing the file
server.properties. Double click on this file and then select TextEdit in the window that opens. Modify the values of the following entries to change how the server works, but remember that incorrect values can lead to server downtime. Reboot the server when you have made all the changes.
- The gamemode entry has the following meanings: 0 for survival, 1 for creativity, 2 for adventure, 3 for spectator.
- In the level-seed entry, you can enter the key for generating the desired world.
Part 2 of 3: How to connect to a server over a local network
Step 1. Determine the local IP address of the server
It is needed to connect to the server from another computer on the same local network.
- On a Mac running the server, click the Apple menu, then choose System Preferences> Network.
- Select your network connection, find the "IP Address" line and write down the address that appears on this line.
Step 2. Open Minecraft on another computer on the local network
There is no need to redirect ports or change other parameters if the other computer is on the same local network as the server computer. If the server computer is powerful enough, it can also run Minecraft, but this is not recommended for most computers.
If you want your friends to connect to your server over the Internet, read the next section
Step 3. Select "Multiplayer" on the second computer
The process of searching for available games will begin. There is a high probability that your server will not be on the list of available servers.
Step 4. Click "Direct Connection"
A window will open in which you can enter the address.
Step 5. Enter the local IP address of the server
You will connect to the server and be able to play Minecraft. If the connection fails, make sure both computers are on the same local network.
- Several computers can connect to one server through its IP address if the computers are on the same local network.
- If you are playing on a server computer, enter localhost instead of the server IP.
Part 3 of 3: How to connect to the server over the Internet
Step 1. Determine the local IP address of the server
You will need it to correctly forward ports so that other players can connect to your server.
- Open the Apple menu on your server Mac and choose System Preferences.
- Click "Network" and select an active connection.
- Make a note of the address that you find in the "IP address" line.
Step 2. Open the configuration page of your router
In order for other users to connect to your server over the Internet, you need to configure your router to allow incoming connections. This can be done on the router's configuration page. If you are using a Netgear or Belkin router, you can access the configuration page from your web browser. If you have an Apple AirPort router, use the AirPort Utility from the Utilities folder.
Read this article for details on how to open the router's configuration page
Step 3. Open the Port Forwarding section
Its location depends on the router model. Typically, this section is located under the WAN or Advanced menu. This section may be called "Applications and Gaming" or "Virtual Servers".
Step 4. Open TCP port 25565 for the IP address of your server
Enter the IP address in the "IP-address" line, and then enter "25565" in the "Port" line. Make sure "TCP" is selected as the protocol. Now save your changes.
Step 5. Determine your public IP address
Your friends need to enter your public IP address to connect to your Minecraft server. To find your public IP address, open Yandex in the web browser of the server computer and enter “my IP address”. Your public IP address will appear at the top of the search results.
Step 6. Enter the public IP address of the server in the Direct Connection menu on the other computer
To do this, start Minecraft on another computer, click "Network Play"> "Direct Connection", and then enter the server address.
Step 7. Check the server's public and local IP address regularly
Each time the server computer reboots, it receives a new local IP address from the router. In this case, you need to change the port forwarding rules to include the new address (otherwise no one will be able to connect to the server via the Internet). Moreover, your ISP may change your public IP address from time to time, which is entered by your friends to connect to your server.