Want to know how to set up a Minecraft server with your friends? Here's all you need to know with step-by-step instructions.

For our purposes, we will walk through making a Java server on Windows. Step 1: Download the Server.jar file from Mojang to a dedicated folder, as you’ll be required to extract files.

After downloading, make sure the file name is minecraft_server.1.XX.X.jar, where XX.X is the version. Create a folder called "Minecraft Server" to store the server-related files.

Scroll down to the Server Software section, and look for the Java Edition Server link. Click it, and you’ll be taken to the download page for the latest version (currently JAR 1.21).

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Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.

That’s most likely to do with Java, so you’ll want to install the platform on a server with some pretty serious hardware. But once it’s installed on the right hardware, it’ll serve you well.