Server Install/Windows: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 00:54, 22 July 2025

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>

Create Server Directory
- Create a new folder for your server (e.g., C:\VaultHunters-Server)
- Navigate to this folder
Download and Install Forge
- TBD
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
Create Start Script
- Create a file named start.bat in your server directory with the following content:

TBD

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
Start Your Server
- Double-click start.bat to start your server. First startup may take several minutes as Forge loads all mods.

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 <pre>java -version</pre>
 #* You should see output indicating Java 17, similar to this:
-<pre>
+#* <pre>
 C:\Users\User> java -version
 openjdk version "17.0.12" 2024-07-16 LTS
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 #* Create a new folder for your server (e.g., <code>C:\VaultHunters-Server</code>)
 #* Navigate to this folder
 # Download and Install Forge
 #*TBD
 # Download Server Files
 #* Navigate to the [https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/vault-hunters-1-18-2 Vault Hunters CurseForge page]
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 #* In the "Additional Files" section, download the '''Server Pack'''
 #* Extract the server files to your server directory
 # Create Start Script
 #* Create a file named <code>start.bat</code> in your server directory with the following content:
-<pre>
+#** <pre>
 TBD
 </pre>
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 #** <code>max-players=20</code> (or your preferred limit)
 #** <code>difficulty=normal</code>
 # Start Your Server
 #* Double-click <code>start.bat</code> to start your server. First startup may take several minutes as Forge loads all mods.