Have you ever wondered about playing Minecraft with friends in your world? Well, you can do it using a Minecraft server. You can turn any single-player world of your choice into a Minecraft host server. The idea of doing so may overwhelm you, but the process is very straightforward if you follow our tried-and-tested method. You do not need to be an expert in coding to do so.
This five-step guide explains how to turn a single-player world into a Minecraft host server. So, let’s get started!
1) Preparing Your Single-Player World
To begin with, you need to select the world to turn into a Minecraft server. To do this, just left-click on the Single Player tab and note down its name. For the sake of simplicity, let us assume that your world’s name is ‘Champbop’.
Now, return to the main screen and click the Options tab. Then, click on ‘Resource Packs.’ Then click on ‘Open Pack Folder.’ You will see a new window pop up with the resource packs folder.
2) Locating and Copying the World Files
We are interested in the ‘.minecraft’ folder, which is one folder back. So go there, and you will find the folder named ‘saves’ below the ‘resourcepacks’ folder. When you open the ‘saves’ folder, you can see all the worlds you have created in your single-player Minecraft.
Copy the folder of your chosen world, aka ‘Champbop’ and paste it on the desktop. This will help as we tweak it a bit.
Open the ‘Champbop’ folder, aka your world, that you just copied to the desktop. Then, create a new folder inside it and rename it ‘world’. Remember to be case-specific, as it is crucial. Now, copy all the contents of the ‘Champbop’ folder and paste them into the newly created ‘world’ folder.
There is only one folder named ‘world’, which now contains all the content. This folder will soon become a Minecraft server.
3) Downloading the Minecraft Server File
Next, we must download the Minecraft server .jar file to get our server up and running. To do this, navigate to the following URL address.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server
As we write this blog, the latest .jar file on the Minecraft website is the minecraft_server.1.21.3.jar file. You can download it by clicking on it. Your system may warn you to keep this .jar file but do not worry. We are downloading it from the official Minecraft website, a trusted source.
Open the Downloads folder to access the recently downloaded server file. Cut the ‘server.jar’ file and paste it into your desktop’s ‘Champbop’ folder. The folder now contains the ‘world’ and ‘server.jar’ files.
4) Setting Up the Server Folder
Next, you need a Minecraft server start command, which you will use to start your server. In the ‘Champbop’ folder, create a new text file(notepad) named ‘Minecraft start command’.
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui
‘Save As’ this file with a format of ‘.bat’ so that it turns into a ‘Windows Batch File’. Delete the text file. Run the ‘Minecraft start command.bat’ file. You will see new files created in the ‘Champbop’ folder.
In the newly created files, open the’ eula’ text file. In the last line, where it says ‘eula=flase’, change it to ‘eula=true’ as shown in the picture below and save it.
5) Running and Configuring Your Minecraft Server
Once again, run the ‘Minecraft start command.bat’ file. When your cmd window says ‘Done’, your server is up and running.
Your Minecraft single-player world is now a Minecraft host server!
Do not close the cmd window, and your server will keep running. If you do, it will stop functioning. However, if you want the server to run 24/7, even if you close the window or your PC, you must use VPS, aka Virtual Private Servers. You may buy them from a server host provider. Although VPS are pocket-friendly, they still cost money, while our method does not cost a penny.
How to Access Your Minecraft Server?
To access the Minecraft multiplayer server you just created, select ‘Multiplayer’ in the Minecraft menu and then click ‘Add Server’. Give the server name of your choice, and in the server address, type ‘localhost’.
Your friends can access your server using your IP address. You can easily find it using any search engine like Google. Just type a query about your IP address, and it will show you. Send it to your friends and ask them to join you!
Final Words
Having your server opens up endless possibilities, whether you’re building with friends, battling mobs, or exploring vast landscapes. This process might seem a bit technical initially, but it’s pretty straightforward to set up. Invite your friends, share your server address, and start crafting unforgettable memories!
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