How to Set Up a Minecraft Server 1.20.1 for Multiplayer Gaming

Setting up a Minecraft server 1.20.1 for multiplayer gaming is a relatively straightforward process. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up a server for multiple players.

First, you will need to download the latest version of the Minecraft server software. This can be done from the official Minecraft website. Once the download is complete, you will need to extract the files from the zip folder.

Next, you will need to open the server.properties file. This file contains all the settings for the server. You will need to edit the settings to suit your needs. This includes setting the server name, the maximum number of players, the difficulty level, and the game mode.

Once the settings have been edited, you will need to open the server.jar file. This will launch the server. You will then need to open the server console and type in the command “java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar server.jar nogui”. This will start the server.

Now that the server is running, you will need to open the server.properties file again and set the “online-mode” setting to “true”. This will enable players to connect to the server.

Finally, you will need to open the server.properties file one last time and set the “server-port” setting to the port you want players to connect to. This is usually 25565.

Once all of these steps have been completed, your Minecraft server 1.20.1 is ready for multiplayer gaming. You can now invite your friends to join your server and start playing together.