How to Make a Minecraft Server 1.0.1

In this video I show you how to make your own Minecraft server. Keep in mind that while this tutorial is for Windows, the process is pretty much the same on a Mac.

Port Forwarding Site
http://portforward.com/

Port Check Site
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

*FAQ*
Q)I can't open minecraft_server.exe
A)Type .exe at the end of the filename and open it again.

Q)I can't login to the server (Bad Login)
A)Restart the Minecraft program and try again. If it still doesn't work, try again. If it still will not work, restart your computer.

Q)I can't open the Server Properties file.
A)Right click the file, chose open with, then choose Notepad to open the file.

Q)I can't find my router model number.
A)The model number should be printed on the router. If not, check the manual that came with the router. If you still can't find it, try a google search.

Q)My router model number isn't on the Port Forward site.
A)Run a google search on how to forward ports on your router.

Q)I've done everything you're done, but it still says port 25565 was closed.
A1)Wireless Networks - remember to forward the ports from the computer that has the has the router plugged into it. If you do not forward the ports from that computer, you will not be able to forward the ports.

A2)Wired Connections - Retry the port forwarding process. Make sure you are forwarding the correct port (25565), and are following the correct format for entering the information into your firewall. If the port is still not open, try a google search on how to forward the ports on your router.

*IMPORTANT* MAKE SURE THE MINECRAFT SERVER PROGRAM IS RUNNING BEFORE YOU CHECK THE YOUGETSIGNAL SITE!

Q)My server is slow or laggy for the players.
A) Your internet speed is likely too slow to be able to handle running a server. If you internet connection is relatively fast, remember that even with a fast connection, you will experience lag when serving 10 or more people at the same time.

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[WolfFoxmike]

Server Name: Wolf Society

IP: 67.211.88.237:25565

[lynn242424]

Okay, so me and my friend have been trying to make a server for about a month so we can play together without anyone else annoying us. We've tried about a million things and she finally made a server but I can't connect to it even with Hamachi. Help please!!!!

[Blinkytehtroll]

@MrStardustRicon Retry the process, see if you went to port forward and check if your IP is static. Did you add your minecraft server IP to your private ports on your router?

[Blinkytehtroll]

@royzXDface Look in the Ms section. It's there.

[Blinkytehtroll]

@ObeyStag13 That means your system is having a hard time keeping the server up so lag is inevitable, whether it's for a short time or not.

[Blinkytehtroll]

@canada118822 by going to bukkit.org

[Blinkytehtroll]

@MrJunky1996 Check the underside of it for it's model number and brand.

[MrStardustRicon]

everytime i try and connect to the server it says *connection timed out: connect*

[royzXDface]

cant find minecraft on the port forward

[ObeyStag13]

what about if the server says thatit cnt keep up aftr tsayits done