Step 5: Playing on your server.

Now that you have adjusted everything you probably want to play some Minecraft with your friends. There are 3 ways to play Minecraft.

1. Locally (Same Computer) - This is for those who want to play solo. 2. Internally (Lan), This is for you and all your friends to use the same WIFI. 3. Externally(Outside Lan) - This is for your friends to connect from anywhere in the world.


Option 1. Locally: We will start with option 1. To connect, open Minecraft and press Multiplayer. Now go to "Add Server". For the server name you make it whatever you want. You have two options for the server address: "0" and "LocalHost". This will allow you to connect to your server.

Option 2. Internally (Lan). So you have some friends who you would like to play with. In order for your friends to connect they are going to need your ipv4 address. I personally recommend going to https://www.whatismyip.com/what-is-my-public-ip-address/ and getting it. You can also access it by opening cmd, and typing "ipconfig". This will also give you it as well as all of your other ip configurations. Once you have it, give it to your friends. They can then enter it into the server address box and they should be able connect.

Option 3. Option 3. This will require your ipv4 but there are additional steps. Port forwarding your router will allow others to connect through your port. The default Minecraft port number is 25565. Youtube has many videos that can help you port forward. Every provider is different. Find out how to port forward for your provider. Once this is done then just send your ipv4 to your friends and they should be able to connect.

The End.

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