The command runs Java, assigns 1GB of memory/1GB max, indicates the file is a JAR, names the JAR, and indicates no GUI is needed. The above commands will execute the Minecraft server JAR file.

Linux: java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar minecraft_server. OS X: java -Xms1G -Xmx1G -jar minecraft_server. Windows: java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar minecraft_server.1.7.10.jar nogui JAR is located in, so don’t place it somewhere like a drive root or a home folder.Įxecute the server for the first time by running the following command at the command prompt from the directory the. JAR file all the server-related stuff will be downloaded/unpacked in folder the. You can place it anywhere you want but label it clearly, place it somewhere safe, and be aware that once you run the. We placed the file in a /HTG Test Server/.

JAR file.Īfter the file has finished downloading, move the. Regardless of your operating system, you want the. You can find it at the bottom of the official download page. As of this tutorial the version is 1.7.10. The first order of business is to download the official Minecraft server JAR file.

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