2) Creating a Minecraft Java Edition server manually Download page for the .jar server file (Image via Sportskeeda) This is one of the most difficult ways to play with friends in the game.

Minecraft provides the player with an option to host a server that can run 24/7 even when the player is not active. The player will have complete control and customisation powers over this server.

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