Most versions of Minecraft purchased on gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch are also the Microsoft version of Minecraft. If you purchased your version of Minecraft through the Microsoft App Store, you will be unable to connect to this server. This tutorial uses the Java version of Minecraft. Specifically, you will install the necessary software packages to run Minecraft, configure the server to run, and then deploy the game.Īlternately, you can explore DigitalOcean’s One-Click Minecraft: Java Edition Server as another installation path. In this tutorial, you will create your own Minecraft server so that you and your friends can play together.
As of late 2019, it was the second best-selling video game of all time. Originally released in 2009, it allows players to build, explore, craft, and survive in a block 3D generated world. Minecraft is a popular sandbox video game. The author selected the Tech Education Fund to receive a donation as part of the Write for DOnations program.