3) Playing on Realms server Realms page in Java Edition (Image via Minecraft) This is the easiest way to create a private server world in Java Edition. However, this method costs real money.

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

To create a Windows Server virtual machine in VMware, you first need to install VMware Workstation on your computer and then get the ISO file for Windows Server.

Learn how to set up and host a Minecraft server on your PC with this easy step-by-step guide. Perfect for multiplayer fun with friends!

It hasn't always been this way, but hosting a Minecraft server has gotten much easier than it used to be, and this remains the same for Minecraft 1.18.

Creating a Minecraft server on a VPS is more affordable than a dedicated server and gives you plenty of control. Here's what to do.