So, I'm working on making my own online Minecraft server, you know, the kind of which you type an IP into the direct connect and enter the game?
(Yes, I have downloaded the multiplayer server stuff on minecraft.net's download page.)
In the server.properties file, there is a line that reads:
"server-ip=" --remove the quotes. After the =, I put a desired IP for users to type in to enter my server. Thus, I saved it like so:
"server-ip=VD.Hardcore
I would like VD.Hardcore to be the IP that which users type in the direct connect tab to enter my server. After trying this on my own, a timeout occured while connecting, so I couldn't join my server. What did I do wrong, and what can I do to fix this?
The server-ip field should be left blank. It's only used if you have more than one network/Internet connection and only want to use a specific one. Your public IP address can be revealed by entering 'what is my IP' into Google. That's what people would need to connect to. If you want a custom hostname, you'll need to either register and pay for one, or use a free provider like No-IP.
Additionally, unless your computer is wired directly to the Internet with no router in between, you'll need to set up port forwarding before people outside your LAN can connect to you. portforward.com has info on how to do that.
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(Yes, I have downloaded the multiplayer server stuff on minecraft.net's download page.)
In the server.properties file, there is a line that reads:
"server-ip=" --remove the quotes. After the =, I put a desired IP for users to type in to enter my server. Thus, I saved it like so:
"server-ip=VD.Hardcore
I would like VD.Hardcore to be the IP that which users type in the direct connect tab to enter my server. After trying this on my own, a timeout occured while connecting, so I couldn't join my server. What did I do wrong, and what can I do to fix this?
Thanks in advance.
-VD
I'd sincerely appreciate if someone could help, it's greatly needed.
The server-ip field should be left blank. It's only used if you have more than one network/Internet connection and only want to use a specific one.
Your public IP address can be revealed by entering 'what is my IP' into Google. That's what people would need to connect to. If you want a custom hostname, you'll need to either register and pay for one, or use a free provider like No-IP.
Additionally, unless your computer is wired directly to the Internet with no router in between, you'll need to set up port forwarding before people outside your LAN can connect to you. portforward.com has info on how to do that.
As long as we stand, we will fight!