Servers

In order to play with other people, you need to make what we call a Server. A Server allows you to play with other people as well as put in mods and others, depending on your Server SoftWare.

Bukkit: This Software allows you to make a easy Server and allows for the use of Plugins.

Vanilla: This is the normal Minecraft Server. It is more difficult to use but allows for the use of Mods.

SpoutCraft: This is the same as Bukkit but with better plugins and maybe more harder to put in mods/plugins and setup.

In order to host a server, you usually pay monthly UNLESS You use Hamachi. But using Hamachi means everyone else who wants to join must have Hamachi.


 * Setting Up A Server

Before you start to set up a Server, it is best to check if you have Java 7 or 6 Installed. To do this, open CMD and type: Java -version

Once that is done, you must then install one of the three Server SoftWare. Read their guide on how to and you are done!

If you are gonna use Bukkit, you can use ImminentFate's CraftBukkit Installer, it allows for simple installation and the Latest version!