jar file into the Minecraft Server folder. jar file (The X’s will be the current version number) Here is a guide to help you create a server so your friends can join and play together!Īs a prerequisite, you should make sure you have J ava installed and up to date on the computer that will host the server so it can run. If you still wish to set up your own private server, do so at your own risk as we cannot offer support for home networks or privately made servers. If you wish to purchase a small private server for friends, check out Minecraft Realms. However, doing this requires changing your home network's configuration and is not recommended unless you know what you are doing. Note : This guide shows you how to set up and configure a Minecraft Server.