Comment Faire Un Serveur Minecraft 1.13 Avec Hamachi

Okay, so picture this: it's 2014, the year is 2014, my friends and I are obsessed with Minecraft. We’re talking eating, sleeping, breathing pixelated blocks. But playing on those huge public servers? A lag-fest! Plus, who wants griefers ruining your meticulously crafted dirt house? So, naturally, the only logical solution was… create our own!

Easier said than done, right? Finding a decent hosting service was a nightmare back then. Then someone suggested Hamachi. Hamachi? sounded more like a sushi dish than a server solution. But hey, desperation is the mother of invention (or, in this case, really badly built cobblestone castles).

So, that's how I discovered the somewhat mysterious world of creating a Minecraft server using Hamachi. And guess what? It's actually (surprisingly) doable, even for the technologically-challenged! So, if you’re in the same boat as my 2014 self, yearning for a private Minecraft world with your buddies, stick around. I'm going to walk you through it, focusing on getting it done with version 1.13 – because, let's be honest, it's a classic.

Why Hamachi, though? Good question! Think of Hamachi as creating a virtual local network (VPN). It basically tricks your computers into thinking they're all connected to the same network, even if you're miles apart. It's like a digital extension cord for your Minecraft world.

Setting up Hamachi (The "Sushi" Part)

First things first, you'll need to download and install Hamachi. Just search for "LogMeIn Hamachi" (yes, that's the official name) on your favorite search engine. It’s pretty straightforward. Download, install, create an account. You know the drill.

Once you’ve got Hamachi up and running, the host (that's you, if you're the brave one) needs to create a new network. Click the "Create a new network" button in Hamachi. Give it a name (something original, like "MinecraftBuddies") and a password. This password is what your friends will use to join your server. Keep it secret! Keep it safe!

Now, for your friends! They need to download and install Hamachi too (duh!). Then, they click "Join an existing network" and enter the network name and password you just created. Voilà! Everyone's virtually connected. (Assuming they didn't mess up the password, because, you know... people.)

Downloading the Minecraft Server Software (The Real Deal)

Next, you'll need the Minecraft server software itself. Head over to the official Minecraft website (again, your friend, Google, is your best bet here). Find the download link for the server.jar file. Make sure you're grabbing the 1.13 version, since that's what we're aiming for. (Unless you're a time traveler, then by all means, grab the 2.42 server software.)

Create a new folder somewhere on your computer (like "Minecraft_Server_1.13"). Place the server.jar file in this folder. This is going to be the home for your Minecraft server.

Firing Up the Server (Let the Mining Begin!)

Now for the fun part! Double-click the server.jar file. This will generate a few files and folders in your server directory, including a file called "eula.txt".

Open "eula.txt" in a text editor. You'll see a line that says "eula=false". Change this to "eula=true". This is basically you agreeing to Mojang's terms of service. (Don't worry, they're not going to send ninjas to your house if you don't.)

Save the "eula.txt" file and then double-click the server.jar file again. This time, the server will actually start! You'll see a bunch of text scrolling in the console window. This is normal. It's the server doing its thing. Wait until it says "Done!" (or something similar) before proceeding.

Configuring server.properties (Tweaking the Magic)

Now, find a file called "server.properties" in your server folder. This file contains all sorts of settings for your server. Open it with a text editor. Prepare to be slightly overwhelmed (but don't panic!).

The most important setting here is "server-ip=". You need to put your Hamachi IP address here. To find your Hamachi IP address, look at the top of the Hamachi window. It's the number that looks like "25.xxx.xxx.xxx". Copy that number and paste it into the "server-ip=" line in the server.properties file.

Also, you might want to change the "online-mode=true" to "online-mode=false". This is important if your friends are using cracked (non-official) versions of Minecraft. I am NOT advocating piracy, but I am also not judging your life choices. Just saying!

Save the "server.properties" file.

Connecting to the Server (The Grand Finale!)

Now, tell your friends to open Minecraft. Click "Add Server". In the "Server Address" field, they need to enter the host's Hamachi IP address. That's it! They should now be able to connect to your server and start building their dream castles (or griefing each other, depending on your friend group).

Important Note: Keep the server window running while you and your friends are playing. If you close it, the server shuts down.

There you have it! A Minecraft 1.13 server using Hamachi. It's not the most elegant solution, but it works. Plus, it's a great way to relive those glorious early days of Minecraft with your friends, just like my crew and I did back in 2014 (minus the cobblestone monstrosities, hopefully).