If you already own Minecraft Java Edition, then you can proceed to Step 2. Minecraft Java Edition can be purchased and downloaded here. If you own the pocket, console, or Windows 10 edition of Minecraft, you will not be able to host your own custom server. These instructions require that you own the Minecraft Java Edition.
In addition to guidance on how to set up free Minecraft server hosting, we provide step by step instructions on how you can set up multiplayer games that you can play with your friends and family.
In this free tutorial, we will be providing step by step instructions on how to make a Minecraft Server in 2021- including how to host your server for free.
