So it seems like everyone and their mother is having trouble setting up a server. Well, I did too. Like others, I just wanted a server that me and my friends could build on. Nothing fancy, didn't need to host 64 people at a time, didn't need to have incredible fps, just one that WORKED. And sadly, none of my friends wanted to set the server up themselves. They said it'd be too much work. So I took it upon myself to create this server, and sure enough, it didn't work...yet.
Through much scouring of the internets, gleaning bits and pieces of info as I surfed, I was able to put together what I hoped would be a series of steps to get my server up and running. And it worked! I had never created a server before, and here I was, running one off my desktop computer.
So this post goes out to all the miners and crafters out there that just want to get a small server up so that they and their friends can just play together....
What problems are you having?
Hopefully I've ran into them, because I had to go through a bunch of troubleshooting just to get the server off the ground! I know how frustrating it is to post on a forum that you're desperately hoping to get an answer to, and not getting one. So I'm adding this to hopefully be the thread that finally delivers and gets you your server.
Notes: This is not a server set up guide. There are plenty of other threads on that. This is for the ones that have tried, tried, and tried again, and still can't get it to work. Also, I can only really help Windows users...sorry!
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The ultimate paradox:
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
which download page? because PATH is short for pathname(s), which are literally the directories a computer will search along (hence the path) if a computer can't find the appropriate executable file (.exe) in the root directory. If I were to guess, it's referring to the fact that it doesn't know where to look for the Minecraft_Server.exe. but I need to know which download page you're talking about (one on the Minecraft website, a filehosting website, etc.). the more detail the better, and a screenshot would help too!
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The ultimate paradox:
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
I can connect using "localhost" and others can connect while on the same network as me, using my local ip address. But anytime they're on a different network, they can't connect to mky server. Yes I know that they have to use a different ip adress. btw whats a good way to check my ip.
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"Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there’s little fun to be had in explanations; they’re antithetical to the poetry of fear.
Stephen King
I can connect using "localhost" and others can connect while on the same network as me, using my local ip address. But anytime they're on a different network, they can't connect to mky server. Yes I know that they have to use a different ip adress. btw whats a good way to check my ip.
Different network can not use your local IP. To give your external IP please use link below.
It asks me for a username and password, is that for the router, my computer, or the persons who set up the router. I'm not very computer oriented...
In other words..I'm a noob.
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"Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there’s little fun to be had in explanations; they’re antithetical to the poetry of fear.
Stephen King
WellI went to control panel>network and internet>view computers and devices>Network Infastructure>(my networknamehere)>network map>(mynetworknamehere) and then it says "the server at 192.168.0.1 at E1000 requires a username and password.
Oh and I tried to use a program called "simple port forwarding" and part way through it the same thing happened.
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"Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there’s little fun to be had in explanations; they’re antithetical to the poetry of fear.
Stephen King
Much thanks to anyone able to help! I posted this two weeks ago, but after over 250 views, a reply is yet to be found. :sad.gif:
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
Much thanks to anyone able to help! I posted this two weeks ago, but after over 250 views, a reply is yet to be found. :sad.gif:
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
Much thanks to anyone able to help! I posted this two weeks ago, but after over 250 views, a reply is yet to be found. :sad.gif:
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
Much thanks to anyone able to help! I posted this two weeks ago, but after over 250 views, a reply is yet to be found. :sad.gif:
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
Much thanks to anyone able to help! I posted this two weeks ago, but after over 250 views, a reply is yet to be found. :sad.gif:
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
Much thanks to anyone able to help! I posted this two weeks ago, but after over 250 views, a reply is yet to be found. :sad.gif:
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
Thanks to all who have helped out on here in my absence! I'm new to forums, so I don't check it that regularly... anywho!
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ellI went to control panel>network and internet>view computers and devices>Network Infastructure>(my networknamehere)>network map>(mynetworknamehere) and then it says "the server at 192.168.0.1 at E1000 requires a username and password.
Oh and I tried to use a program called "simple port forwarding" and part way through it the same thing happened.
Most of the "programs" out there to help you port forward are junk. You usually have to do it the old fashion way; by brute force!
So, first things first, find your command prompt. Usually found by searching CMD in your start menu. Once you are at your command prompt( should be the black window with some gray text in it) type "ipconfig." No spaces. That shoulddd (crosses fingers) give a few numbers. Hopefully it gives you the two we wanna pay attention to. There should be one labeled IP address. This is your computers individual router IP (NOT the one your friends shall be connecting with outside your network). Keep this one in mind for your port fowarding later on. Then there should be one called default gateway. By the looks of it, your default gateway IP is 192.168.0.1. (based on your post) cool!
you're then going to open up your browser, type that EXACT number in. no http's, no .coms, no anything. Just the number. From there, it should do one of two things. It will either a.) immediately let you on to your router configuration page, or b.) ask for a username and password. normally, the username is admin, and the password either you, or whoever controls your router, set up. If you did not set your own router up, find who did, and ask them for what your login is. Note: if that still doesn't work, you will probably have to call the customer service of your router and ask how to override the login and set up a new login...rough.
Once you have logged in, it really depends on the router where you will find portforwarding. Some call it port configuring, mine called it portforwarding, some call it network control, etc. you know you have found the right place when you see options that look like, status, WAN connection type, protocol, port number/range, application, TCP or UPD, local address, etc. I'm gonna take a stab in the dark in telling you what to do, but if what I'm saying DOESN'T line up your config screen, post a screen shot of it, and I can help you from there.
Now, select "create a new port forwarding rule" From here, if it asks you if it will be a custom port rule, say yes. This port certainly doesn't fall under the normal range of ports. Now, for port range, make sure it's 25565-25566. That's the default Minecraft server port, and that's going to be the easiest. For protocol, choose TCP (Transmission Control Protocol). Now, it may ask you for a local address, or for a device IP. This is IMPORTANT. Remember that IP Address that you got way back during ipconfig? The one that may instead of being 192.168.0.1 could have been 192.168.0.12, or 192.168.9.3? The one that wasn't your default gateway? Yah, use that one. Thats gonna make it so that they connect to YOUR computer, where you're running the server. Now, when that's done, click enable, or apply, or whatever it says to activate this port forwarding rule. With any luck, it should have done it! Now when you check your ports, there should be one active port forwarding rule thats on your device/computer (a.k.a your router-given IP) on ports 25565 to 25566 that has a protocol of TCP! If you see this, success!
Now it's simple. Get your Minecraft_Server software up and running. It should no longer say anything silly about failing to Bind, or possibly another server already running on your IP, all because you opened port 25565! Now, go to whatismyip.net like stated above, and the IP that is given there (your network IP) is the one that your friends will use in the multiplayer loading screen. Good luck, and let me know of any problems!
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The ultimate paradox:
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
To answer your questions:
1. By wire.
2. Yep. Firewalls completely (both Anti-virus and Windows) disabled.
3. Yes, I can connect locally.
4. Yep I can connect from my laptop and my Windows XP machine.
5. Nope, my friends are using a wired broadband connection.
6. A lot of them.
Additionally, I noticed that when someone actually gets in, my router suddenly stops. I have to reboot my router to get my network back. Strange eh? O_O Only happens to Minecraft. I host servers for other games, and my router and connection remains fine. I wonder what's going on...
tried putting in my default gateway into a web browser and it asks for a username and password. being an idiot I put in the username I use of the comp and its password. quickly after figuring out that was ****ing stupid. I found out the router and put some crap in..still didn't work. any suggestions as to what the hell I need to put? :/
tried putting in my default gateway into a web browser and it asks for a username and password. being an idiot I put in the username I use of the comp and its password. quickly after figuring out that was ****ing stupid. I found out the router and put some crap in..still didn't work. any suggestions as to what the hell I need to put? :/
Sorry if you've gotten this fixed by now and I'm responding to a out of date request! But are you trying to log in to your OWN server or someone elses?
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The ultimate paradox:
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
Through much scouring of the internets, gleaning bits and pieces of info as I surfed, I was able to put together what I hoped would be a series of steps to get my server up and running. And it worked! I had never created a server before, and here I was, running one off my desktop computer.
So this post goes out to all the miners and crafters out there that just want to get a small server up so that they and their friends can just play together....
What problems are you having?
Hopefully I've ran into them, because I had to go through a bunch of troubleshooting just to get the server off the ground! I know how frustrating it is to post on a forum that you're desperately hoping to get an answer to, and not getting one. So I'm adding this to hopefully be the thread that finally delivers and gets you your server.
Notes: This is not a server set up guide. There are plenty of other threads on that. This is for the ones that have tried, tried, and tried again, and still can't get it to work. Also, I can only really help Windows users...sorry!
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
Stephen King
You're talking about the Java version, this link will help you setup that correctly.
http://www.cs.princeton.edu/introcs/15i ... s-cmd.html
Different network can not use your local IP. To give your external IP please use link below.
http://www.whatismyip.com/
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In other words..I'm a noob.
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Oh and I tried to use a program called "simple port forwarding" and part way through it the same thing happened.
Stephen King
"I've got a little problem which I've been going nuts about, searching the net for a solution for. Unfortunately, I've exhausted all solutions which I've seen and thought possible. Here's the case: I'm trying to set up a survival multiplayer server but my friend can't seem to connect to it. He gets this "Connection Timed Out" message on his client while on my server side, I get his IP address followed by a 'Lost Connection' tag. Thing is, months ago, I did set up a Minecraft server successfully on my older computer (which is running on Windows XP SP3). I decided to use my infinitely more powerful computer this time (which is running on Windows Vista SP2), but ironically, my friend just couldn't connect. I checked all the IP address, port forwarding, and firewall rules (and yes, I know that each computer would have different IP addresses so I covered that already), yet to no avail.
If someone can help in any way, you have my utmost thanks."
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
I have a few questions for you:
Is your computer connected to your network by wire or wireless?
Have you tried it with the your firewall(s) completely disabled?
Can you connect to your minecraft server locally from your server?
Can you connect to your minecraft server from another system in your local network (perhaps your windows xp machine)?
Is your friend using a cell provided wireless card for internet?
Has anyone else tried connecting to your server?
Answer these questions and you might just win a prize... maybe.
Most of the "programs" out there to help you port forward are junk. You usually have to do it the old fashion way; by brute force!
So, first things first, find your command prompt. Usually found by searching CMD in your start menu. Once you are at your command prompt( should be the black window with some gray text in it) type "ipconfig." No spaces. That shoulddd (crosses fingers) give a few numbers. Hopefully it gives you the two we wanna pay attention to. There should be one labeled IP address. This is your computers individual router IP (NOT the one your friends shall be connecting with outside your network). Keep this one in mind for your port fowarding later on. Then there should be one called default gateway. By the looks of it, your default gateway IP is 192.168.0.1. (based on your post) cool!
you're then going to open up your browser, type that EXACT number in. no http's, no .coms, no anything. Just the number. From there, it should do one of two things. It will either a.) immediately let you on to your router configuration page, or b.) ask for a username and password. normally, the username is admin, and the password either you, or whoever controls your router, set up. If you did not set your own router up, find who did, and ask them for what your login is. Note: if that still doesn't work, you will probably have to call the customer service of your router and ask how to override the login and set up a new login...rough.
Once you have logged in, it really depends on the router where you will find portforwarding. Some call it port configuring, mine called it portforwarding, some call it network control, etc. you know you have found the right place when you see options that look like, status, WAN connection type, protocol, port number/range, application, TCP or UPD, local address, etc. I'm gonna take a stab in the dark in telling you what to do, but if what I'm saying DOESN'T line up your config screen, post a screen shot of it, and I can help you from there.
Now, select "create a new port forwarding rule" From here, if it asks you if it will be a custom port rule, say yes. This port certainly doesn't fall under the normal range of ports. Now, for port range, make sure it's 25565-25566. That's the default Minecraft server port, and that's going to be the easiest. For protocol, choose TCP (Transmission Control Protocol). Now, it may ask you for a local address, or for a device IP. This is IMPORTANT. Remember that IP Address that you got way back during ipconfig? The one that may instead of being 192.168.0.1 could have been 192.168.0.12, or 192.168.9.3? The one that wasn't your default gateway? Yah, use that one. Thats gonna make it so that they connect to YOUR computer, where you're running the server. Now, when that's done, click enable, or apply, or whatever it says to activate this port forwarding rule. With any luck, it should have done it! Now when you check your ports, there should be one active port forwarding rule thats on your device/computer (a.k.a your router-given IP) on ports 25565 to 25566 that has a protocol of TCP! If you see this, success!
Now it's simple. Get your Minecraft_Server software up and running. It should no longer say anything silly about failing to Bind, or possibly another server already running on your IP, all because you opened port 25565! Now, go to whatismyip.net like stated above, and the IP that is given there (your network IP) is the one that your friends will use in the multiplayer loading screen. Good luck, and let me know of any problems!
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.
To answer your questions:
1. By wire.
2. Yep. Firewalls completely (both Anti-virus and Windows) disabled.
3. Yes, I can connect locally.
4. Yep I can connect from my laptop and my Windows XP machine.
5. Nope, my friends are using a wired broadband connection.
6. A lot of them.
Additionally, I noticed that when someone actually gets in, my router suddenly stops. I have to reboot my router to get my network back. Strange eh? O_O Only happens to Minecraft. I host servers for other games, and my router and connection remains fine. I wonder what's going on...
Sorry if you've gotten this fixed by now and I'm responding to a out of date request! But are you trying to log in to your OWN server or someone elses?
Notch inspires creativity by creating Minecraft.
Notch destroys creativity by creating creepers.