How to Host a Minecraft Server Without Realms

Hey Dev, are you looking to host your own Minecraft server, but don’t want to use Minecraft Realms? In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to set up your own server and have full control over your game play. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Choose a Server Hosting Provider

Before you can start hosting your own Minecraft server, you need to choose a server hosting provider. There are many options out there, but we recommend going with a reliable provider like Hostinger.

Why Hostinger? It offers affordable pricing, 24/7 customer support, and a user-friendly control panel for easy server management. Plus, it allows you to customize your server settings and install mods, plugins, and game modes.

Once you’ve signed up for a hosting plan, you’ll receive an email with login credentials for the control panel. Log in to the panel using the provided credentials.

Step 1.1: Choose Your Server Plan

Hostinger offers various server plans with different specifications, such as RAM, CPU, and storage. Choose a plan that suits your needs and budget. You can always upgrade or downgrade your plan later on.

Step 1.2: Choose Your Server Location

Hostinger has server locations across the world, choose the server location closest to your location for the best performance.

Step 1.3: Install the Minecraft Server Software

To install the Minecraft server software, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Select ‘Modpacks’ and choose the appropriate Minecraft version.

Click on ‘Install’ to install the server software. Once the installation is complete, click ‘Start’ to launch your server. You can now connect to your server using your Minecraft client.

Step 2: Configure Your Server Settings

Now that you’ve set up your server, it’s time to configure your server settings. Here are some of the important settings you should configure:

Step 2.1: Whitelist

The whitelist allows you to control who can connect to your server. To add players to the whitelist, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Advanced’ and then ‘Configuration Files’.

Locate the ‘whitelist.json’ file and click on ‘Edit’. Add the player usernames to the whitelist, one per line, and save the changes.

Step 2.2: Game Mode

The game mode determines how the game is played, whether it’s survival, creative, or adventure mode. To change the game mode, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Advanced’ and then ‘Configuration Files’.

Locate the ‘server.properties’ file and click on ‘Edit’. Change the ‘gamemode’ setting to the desired game mode (0 for survival, 1 for creative, 2 for adventure) and save the changes.

Step 2.3: Difficulty Level

The difficulty level determines how challenging the game is. To change the difficulty level, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Advanced’ and then ‘Configuration Files’.

Locate the ‘server.properties’ file and click on ‘Edit’. Change the ‘difficulty’ setting to the desired difficulty level (0 for peaceful, 1 for easy, 2 for normal, 3 for hard) and save the changes.

Step 2.4: World Settings

You can also configure the world settings, such as the seed, spawn distance, and view distance. To change the world settings, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Advanced’ and then ‘Configuration Files’.

Locate the ‘server.properties’ file and click on ‘Edit’. Change the desired settings and save the changes.

Step 3: Install Mods, Plugins, and Game Modes

If you want to enhance your Minecraft experience, you can install mods, plugins, and game modes. Hostinger allows you to install these using the control panel dashboard.

To install mods, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Modpacks’ and then ‘Install’ for the desired modpack. You can also upload your own mods using the ‘Files’ section.

To install plugins, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Plugins’ and then ‘Install’ for the desired plugin. You can also upload your own plugins using the ‘Files’ section.

To install game modes, go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Game Modes’ and then ‘Install’ for the desired game mode.

FAQ

Q1: Can I use my own Minecraft account to host a server?

A: Yes, you can use your own Minecraft account to host a server. However, it’s recommended to use a separate account for server hosting.

Q2: How many players can join my server?

A: The number of players that can join your server depends on the server plan you’ve chosen. Hostinger offers server plans with up to 250 player slots.

Q3: Can I backup my server data?

A: Yes, you can backup your server data using the control panel dashboard. Go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Files’ and then ‘Backup’ to create a backup of your server data.

Q4: Can I change the server location after I’ve set up my server?

A: Yes, you can change the server location anytime using the control panel dashboard. Go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Settings’ and then ‘Location’ to choose a new server location.

Q5: Can I transfer my existing Minecraft world to my server?

A: Yes, you can transfer your existing Minecraft world to your server using the control panel dashboard. Go to the control panel dashboard and click on ‘Minecraft’ under the ‘Game Servers’ section. Click on ‘Files’ and then ‘FTP’ to access the server files. Upload your world files to the appropriate folder and restart your server.

Conclusion

Hosting your own Minecraft server without Realms is easy with Hostinger. With the steps we’ve outlined in this article, you can set up your own server, configure your settings, and enhance your Minecraft experience with mods, plugins, and game modes. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!