In this tutorial, I'll be giving you a brief but informative tutorial in the creation and maintenance of a Minecraft Multiplayer SMP Server.

Yes, this tutorial does work for beta versions of the game, so don't worry about that.

Items you'll need:
- Legitimate copy of Minecraft
- Server Software
- Internet Connection

1. Open Command Console
2. Enter ipconfig and hit enter.
3. Copy down the IPv4 address.
4. Download Server software.
5. Place it into a folder on your desktop.
6. Forward network port 25565.
7. Start up server.

Minecraft MP Server Software:
http://www.minecraft.net/download.jsp

How to Portforward for beginners:
http://www.howtogeek.com/66214/how-to-forward-ports-on-your-router/

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