Step 3: Install and Set Up the Minecraft Server
- Download the Minecraft server software from the official website: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server.
- Save the downloaded .jar file in a dedicated folder on your computer.
- Double-click the .jar file to start the server. This will generate necessary server files.
- Open the “eula.txt” file that’s generated in the server folder and change “eula=false” to “eula=true” to accept the End User License Agreement.
- Customize your server settings in the “server.properties” file, including server name, world settings, and other options.
Step 4: Connect Your Friends via Hamachi
- Your friends should also download and install Hamachi on their computers.
- Instruct them to join the network you created in Step 2 by clicking “Network” > “Join an existing network” and entering the network name and password.
Step 5: Share Your Hamachi IP
- Within Hamachi, you’ll see your Hamachi IP address. It will look something like “5.x.x.x.” Share this IP address with your friends.
Step 6: Configure Minecraft Client
- Launch Minecraft on your computer and click “Multiplayer.”
- Click “Direct Connect” and enter your Hamachi IP address (the one starting with 5.x.x.x) followed by a colon and the Minecraft server port (default is 25565). For example: “5.x.x.x:25565.”
- Click “Join Server” to connect to your Minecraft server.
