How to Set Up a Minecraft Server In a Few Easy Steps Don’t let simple coding prevent you from obtaining full control of the Minecraft game world. We'll walk you through the server setup process ...

If you have Java 21 installed, a few items should populate the server's folder. Some Minecraft mods have custom jar files, so keep an eye out for that if using a modpack.

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.