How to Host a Tekkit Server for Free

Hello Dev, have you ever wanted to host your own Minecraft server but didn’t want to pay for the hosting fees? Well, you’re in luck because in this article, we will be teaching you how to host a Tekkit server for free. Follow these steps and you’ll have your own server up and running in no time.

Step 1: Download Tekkit

The first step in hosting a Tekkit server is to download the Tekkit launcher. You can easily download this from the official Tekkit website by clicking on the “Download” button on the homepage. Once the download is complete, open the file and follow the installation instructions to install Tekkit onto your computer.

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Step 2: Set up Port Forwarding

In order for others to connect to your server, you will need to set up port forwarding on your router. This allows external players to connect to your server by forwarding incoming connections from the internet to your local network. To do this, you will need to log in to your router and find the port forwarding settings. Then, set up a new port forwarding rule for port 25565 (or the port you choose to use) and point it to the IP address of the computer you will be hosting the server on.

Step 3: Configure the Server

Now that you have Tekkit downloaded and port forwarding set up, it’s time to configure the server. Open the Tekkit launcher and select the “Modpack options” button. Then, click on the “Open” button next to the “Modpack Directory” option.

In the modpack directory, find the “server.properties” file and open it with a text editor like Notepad. In this file, you can configure various settings for your server such as the server name, difficulty level, and maximum number of players. Make sure to save the changes once you’re done.

Step 4: Start the Server

Now that the server is configured, it’s time to start it up. Open the Tekkit launcher and select the “Launch” button next to the “Tekkit Classic” option. This will start the server and display a console window with various information about the server’s status.

Step 5: Connect to the Server

Finally, it’s time to connect to the server. Open Minecraft and select the “Multiplayer” option. Then, click on “Add Server” and enter a name for the server along with the IP address and port number (25565 by default). Click “Done” and then select the server from the server list to connect to it.

Common Errors and Solutions

Error: “Failed to Bind to Port”

This error occurs when another program is using the same port as the server. To fix this, you can either stop the other program or change the port that the server is using in the “server.properties” file.

Error: “Out of Memory”

This error occurs when the server runs out of memory. To fix this, you can allocate more memory to the server by adding the “-Xmx” flag followed by the amount of memory you want to allocate (in MB) to the server’s startup command.

Error: “Connection Timed Out”

This error occurs when players are unable to connect to the server. To fix this, make sure that port forwarding is set up correctly and that the firewall on the hosting computer is not blocking incoming connections.

Conclusion

Hosting a Tekkit server for free is a great way to play Minecraft with your friends without having to pay for expensive hosting fees. By following these steps, you can easily set up and host your own server and enjoy hours of fun with your friends.