{"id":21664,"date":"2026-11-12T11:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T08:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/?p=21664"},"modified":"2026-11-12T11:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T08:12:00","slug":"tlauncher-server-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Minecraft Server for Friends (TLauncher Users Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#What_You_Need_to_Know_First_TLauncher_and_Official_Accounts\" >What You Need to Know First: TLauncher and Official Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Method_1_Open_to_LAN_Easiest\" >Method 1: Open to LAN (Easiest)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Method_2_Running_a_Minecraft_Server_on_Your_Computer\" >Method 2: Running a Minecraft Server on Your Computer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#1_Install_Java\" >1. Install Java<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#2_Download_the_server_file\" >2. Download the server file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#3_Run_the_server_for_the_first_time\" >3. Run the server for the first time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#4_serverproperties_settings\" >4. server.properties settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#5_Connecting\" >5. Connecting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Letting_Friends_Connect_over_the_Internet\" >Letting Friends Connect over the Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Home_Computer_or_Rented_Server\" >Home Computer or Rented Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Security_Tips\" >Security Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Common_Errors\" >Common Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Do_I_need_Hamachi_with_TLauncher\" >Do I need Hamachi with TLauncher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#How_many_GB_of_RAM_does_a_server_need\" >How many GB of RAM does a server need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/tlauncher-server-setup\/#Can_Bedrock_phone_players_join_a_Java_server\" >Can Bedrock (phone) players join a Java server?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Setting up a server with TLauncher<\/strong> is a common search for players who want to play in the same Minecraft world as their friends. TLauncher is an unofficial launcher used to start Minecraft; there&#8217;s no TLauncher-specific way to host a server, so you use Minecraft&#8217;s own server software or its LAN feature.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we explain how to open a world on your local network (LAN), how to run a Minecraft server on your own computer, what your friends need to connect over the internet, and the security points to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_to_Know_First_TLauncher_and_Official_Accounts\"><\/span>What You Need to Know First: TLauncher and Official Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Minecraft: Java Edition servers verify by default that players are signed in with an <strong>official Microsoft\/Minecraft account<\/strong>. Players without an official account can&#8217;t pass this check and get errors such as &#8220;Failed to verify username&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Turning off account verification on the server lets anyone join with any user name (including yours or an admin&#8217;s) and is a serious security risk. Minecraft&#8217;s end user licence agreement also doesn&#8217;t allow unlicensed use of the game. So if you&#8217;ll open your server to the internet, we recommend that all players use official accounts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Open_to_LAN_Easiest\"><\/span>Method 1: Open to LAN (Easiest)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To play with friends connected to the same Wi-Fi or router:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter a single-player world.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Esc<\/strong> and click <strong>Open to LAN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the game mode and cheats setting, then click <strong>Start LAN World<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Your friends see your world automatically in the <strong>Multiplayer<\/strong> menu. If it doesn&#8217;t appear, they can connect directly as <em>local-IP:port<\/em> using the port number shown in chat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This method only works while you&#8217;re in the game and needs extra network setup for players in other homes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Running_a_Minecraft_Server_on_Your_Computer\"><\/span>Method 2: Running a Minecraft Server on Your Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Install_Java\"><\/span>1. Install Java<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Current Minecraft versions need a current Java version. Install a Java build compatible with the Minecraft version you play (e.g. Eclipse Temurin).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Download_the_server_file\"><\/span>2. Download the server file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get the server file of <strong>the same version<\/strong> your players use. The official server file is on Minecraft&#8217;s website; if you want plugin support, you can download popular server software such as Paper. Download files only from official sources.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Run_the_server_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>3. Run the server for the first time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Put the file in an empty folder and start it from the command line with:<\/p>\n<pre><code>java -Xms2G -Xmx2G -jar server.jar nogui<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>On the first run an <em>eula.txt<\/em> file is created. After reading the agreement, change <code>eula=false<\/code> in the file to <code>eula=true<\/code> and start the server again.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_serverproperties_settings\"><\/span>4. server.properties settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><code>max-players<\/code>: the maximum number of players<\/li>\n<li><code>motd<\/code>: the description shown in the server list<\/li>\n<li><code>white-list<\/code>: if set to <em>true<\/em>, only players you allow can join; recommended for friends&#8217; servers<\/li>\n<li><code>server-port<\/code>: 25565 by default<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Connecting\"><\/span>5. Connecting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From the same computer, connect with <em>localhost<\/em>; from the same network, use your computer&#8217;s local IP address.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Letting_Friends_Connect_over_the_Internet\"><\/span>Letting Friends Connect over the Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For players in other homes to connect, you need to set up <strong>port forwarding<\/strong> on your router:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give your computer a fixed local IP address.<\/li>\n<li>In the router interface, forward TCP port 25565 to that IP address.<\/li>\n<li>Allow Java or port 25565 in Windows Firewall.<\/li>\n<li>Your friends connect with your external IP address.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some internet providers use CGNAT, so port forwarding may not work. In that case you need to request a static IP or run the server on a virtual server (<a href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/vds-sunucu\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"133\" title=\"Tahsisli kaynakl\u0131 sanal sunucu \u00e7\u00f6z\u00fcmleri\">VDS<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Computer_or_Rented_Server\"><\/span>Home Computer or Rented Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Home computer<\/th>\n<th>Rented server (VDS)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost<\/td>\n<td>No extra fee (apart from electricity)<\/td>\n<td>Monthly fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uptime<\/td>\n<td>Only while the computer is on<\/td>\n<td>24\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IP and ports<\/td>\n<td>Port forwarding; CGNAT can be a problem<\/td>\n<td>Static IP, direct access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Security<\/td>\n<td>Your home IP address is shared<\/td>\n<td>Your home network stays private<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>RAM needs rise quickly on busy or modded servers. For a small friends&#8217; server, 2\u20134 GB of RAM is usually enough; more is needed as plugins and players increase.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Tips\"><\/span>Security Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on the whitelist and add only players you know.<\/li>\n<li>Give operator (op) permissions only to people you trust.<\/li>\n<li>Back up the world folder regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Download plugins and mods only from trusted sources.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t share your home IP address in public places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Errors\"><\/span>Common Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Outdated client \/ server&#8221;:<\/strong> the player and server versions differ. Switch to the same version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Connection refused&#8221;:<\/strong> the server is off, the port is wrong or the firewall is blocking it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Failed to verify username&#8221;:<\/strong> shows the player isn&#8217;t signed in with an official account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The server won&#8217;t start:<\/strong> the Java version may be incompatible or eula.txt hasn&#8217;t been accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_Hamachi_with_TLauncher\"><\/span>Do I need Hamachi with TLauncher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t set up port forwarding, virtual network (VPN) programs such as Hamachi put players on the same virtual network so they can connect as if on a LAN. All players need to install the same program.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_GB_of_RAM_does_a_server_need\"><\/span>How many GB of RAM does a server need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>2 GB is recommended for a vanilla server with few players, and 4 GB or more for a server with plugins or more than 10 players.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bedrock_phone_players_join_a_Java_server\"><\/span>Can Bedrock (phone) players join a Java server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not by default. With plugins such as Geyser, Bedrock players can connect to a Java server.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up a server with TLauncher is a common search for players who want to play in the same Minecraft world as their friends. TLauncher is an unofficial launcher used to start Minecraft; there&#8217;s no TLauncher-specific way to host a server, so you use Minecraft&#8217;s own server software or its LAN feature. In this article&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21665,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1521],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-teknoloji"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21664"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21664\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21916,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21664\/revisions\/21916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}