Server Install/Windows

1. Install Java 17
   • Download Java 17 from Microsoft OpenJDK 17 * Recommended or OpenJDK 17
   • Install Java 17 following the installer prompts
   • Verify installation by opening Command Prompt and running:

     java -version

   • You should see output indicating Java 17, similar to this:

     C:\Users\User> java -version
     openjdk version "17.0.12" 2024-07-16 LTS
     OpenJDK Runtime Environment Microsoft-9889599 (build 17.0.12+7-LTS)
     OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Microsoft-9889599 (build 17.0.12+7-LTS, mixed mode, sharing)
     PS C:\Users\User>

2. Create Server Directory
   • Create a new folder for your server (e.g., C:\VaultHunters-Server)
   • Navigate to this folder
3. Download and Install Forge
   • TBD
4. Download Server Files
   • Navigate to the Vault Hunters CurseForge page
   • Go to the "Files" tab
   • Find version 3.18.3
   • Click on the version to view details
   • In the "Additional Files" section, download the Server Pack
   • Extract the server files to your server directory
5. Create Start Script
   • Create a file named start.bat in your server directory with the following content:

     TBD

6. Initial Server Setup
   • Double-click start.bat to run the server for the first time
   • The server will create necessary files and then stop
   • Edit eula.txt and change eula=false to eula=true
   • Optionally, edit server.properties to configure server settings:
     • server-port=25565 (or your preferred port)
     • max-players=20 (or your preferred limit)
     • difficulty=normal
7. Start Your Server
   • Double-click start.bat to start your server. First startup may take several minutes as Forge loads all mods.