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.

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).

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

If you are thinking of creating or setting up your own Minecraft server on PC, we explain how to do it step by step, both for free and through paid servers. The main difference bet ...

Creating a Minecraft server on a VPS is more affordable than a dedicated server and gives you plenty of control. Here's what ...

Java 18's Simple Web Server lets you use a command-line tool or API to host files and more. Here's how it works.