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How to setup a minecraft server 1.13

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Matthew Cannon

Updated on March 27, 2026

How to setup a minecraft server 1.13

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How to set up Minecraft server on Windows 10?

Step 1: Open Windows 10 and download Java; Step 2: Download Minecraft Server; Step 3: Open the Downloads folder and move Minecraft Server; Step 4: Double click on the Minecraft JAR file; Step 5: Agree to the Minecraft EULA and Set Server Properties; Step 6: Double click on the Minecraft JAR file; Step 7: Allow the Minecraft Server in the firewall

How do I download a Minecraft server file?

From there, you’ll want to click on the text that says Download “minecraft_server.1.18.jar” to start the server file download. Once the download is complete, you’ll need to locate the download, which is normally on the desktop or in the Downloads folder.

How do I install Java on Minecraft server?

Drag over or copy and paste the .jar file into the Minecraft Server folder. While you have the file browser open, open command prompt from the start menu. You can check if Java is installed in command prompt by typing without quotes “java -version”.

What version of Minecraft do you need to play on servers?

Be sure that you are running Minecraft 1.18 in order to play on a Minecraft 1.18 Server. NOTE: If you get a Windows Security Alert, you will need to Allow Access for the server to work. Go ahead and connect to your server using the “Direct Connect” feature when joining a server.