How to make a Minecraft Java Edition server in 2021
Playing Minecraft with friends makes the game far more fun and enjoyable. Minecraft Bedrock Edition is popular for its long list of supported devices, whereas Java Edition is only available for PC users.
A really cool way to enjoy the game is to create a standalone server. Players can play Minecraft along with their friends on a server for a unique experience. This article is a guide on how to setup a Java Edition server on a PC.
The requirements mentioned above are good enough for 1-4 players. For readers who are interested in creating a dedicated server, check out this article on Minecraft Wiki.
Download the server.jar file from Minecraft's official site. Players can find the server.jar file for the latest version on the site. After downloading, make sure the file name is minecraft_server.1.XX.X.jar, where XX.X is the version.
The next step is to open the command prompt. Search for the command prompt in the start menu. Type "java-version" to confirm whether java is installed or not.
