--- title: "How to make a Minecraft server in 5 steps (Java and Bedrock)" url: https://help.endercloud.in/docs/how-to-make-a-minecraft-server-in-5-steps category: "Minecraft Hosting" type: Guide tags: ["getting started", "minecraft", "plans"] keywords: "how to make a minecraft server, how to create a minecraft server, make minecraft server, create minecraft server, minecraft server kaise banaye, minecraft server kaise banate hai, apna minecraft server, own minecraft server, minecraft server for friends, minecraft smp server, start a minecraft server, setup minecraft server, host a minecraft server, minecraft server hosting india, java server, bedrock server, pocket edition server, mcpe server, minecraft server banane ka tarika, make minecraft server 24/7, minecarft server" difficulty: beginner time: "10 minutes" updated: 2026-11-14 source: Endercloud Knowledge Base (official) --- # How to make a Minecraft server in 5 steps (Java and Bedrock) > Pick a plan, order it, open the Game Panel, start the server and share the address. Your own Minecraft server can be online in about 10 minutes, from ₹49 a week. Making your own Minecraft server takes about 10 minutes and no technical skills. You choose a plan, pay with UPI or a card, start the server in the Endercloud Game Panel and send the address to your friends. Plans start at **₹49 per week**, and the server stays online even when your PC is off. > **Tip:** > **Quick answer:** 1. choose a plan and location → 2. order and pay → 3. open the Game Panel → 4. start the server and whitelist yourself → 5. share the address and play. ## Step 1: Choose your plan and location The plan decides how much memory (RAM) your server gets. More players, plugins or mods need more RAM. | What you want to run | Good starting plan | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Bedrock server or a small Java server for 2–5 friends | Grass (2 GB) | ₹199/month or ₹49/week | | Java SMP with friends and a few plugins | Plank (4 GB) | ₹399/month | | Bigger SMP, more plugins (our best seller) | Stone (6 GB) | ₹599/month | | Light modpacks or 30+ players | Iron (8 GB) or bigger | from ₹799/month | Not sure? Read [How much RAM do I need for my Minecraft server?](/docs/how-much-ram-do-i-need-for-my-minecraft-server) You can [upgrade any time](/docs/how-to-upgrade-your-plan) and pay only the difference, so starting small is safe. For location, pick **India (Mumbai)** if most of your players are in India: it gives the lowest ping. India servers run on **AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or equivalent** processors with NVMe storage and DDoS protection. See [Choosing the best server location](/docs/choosing-the-best-server-location). ## Step 2: Order and pay 1. Open [Minecraft hosting](https://endercloud.in/minecraft/india) and click the plan you chose. 2. Choose a **billing cycle**. Weekly is great for trying things out; monthly or longer is easier to manage. 3. Pick the **Server Software**: **Paper** for Java (fast, supports plugins) or **Vanilla Bedrock** for phone, Xbox and PlayStation players. You can change it later in the panel. 4. Choose the **Server Location** and type a **Server Name**. 5. In the cart, enter the coupon **ENDERSAVE** for a discount, then pay with UPI, card, net banking or PayPal. Your server is created automatically after payment. Full details: [How to order a server](/docs/how-to-order-a-server). ## Step 3: Open the Game Panel 1. Log in to the [billing panel](https://billing.endercloud.in) and open **Services**. 2. Open your new Minecraft service and click **Auto Login to Panel**. You're now in the Game Panel, where you manage everything. Your Game Panel account is created for you with your billing email. See [How to log in to the Game Panel](/docs/how-to-log-in-to-the-game-panel). ## Step 4: Start the server and whitelist yourself 1. Click **Start**. The first time, a pop-up asks you to accept the Minecraft EULA: click **I ACCEPT**. 2. Open **Console** and wait until the server says it is done loading. 3. New servers have the **whitelist turned on** to keep strangers out. Add yourself and your friends in the **Players** tab, or type this in the Console: ``` whitelist add YourMinecraftName ``` 4. To make yourself an admin, type `op YourMinecraftName`. ## Step 5: Share the address and play Copy the address from the top of the panel, for example `in6.endercloud.in:45568`. - **Java:** Multiplayer → Add Server → paste the full address with the port. - **Bedrock (phone, Windows, console):** Servers → Add Server → put the part before the colon in **Server Address** and the number after it in **Port**. Want a nicer address like `yourname.something`? Get a [free subdomain](/docs/free-subdomain-and-dedicated-ip). More help: [How to join a Minecraft server](/docs/how-to-join-a-minecraft-server). ## What to do next - Add plugins in one click from the **Plugins** tab: [How to install plugins](/docs/how-to-install-plugins-on-a-paper-or-purpur-server). - Let phone players join a Java server: [Geyser and Floodgate crossplay](/docs/geyser-and-floodgate-java-bedrock-crossplay). - Install a modpack from the **Modpacks** tab: [How to install a modpack](/docs/how-to-install-a-modpack). - Protect your world with automatic backups: [Schedule restarts and backups](/docs/how-to-schedule-automatic-restarts-and-backups). ## Frequently asked questions **Q: Can I make a Minecraft server for free?** Yes, free hosts exist, but they usually stop your server when nobody is online and may make you wait in a queue. A paid server stays online all the time. See [Free vs paid Minecraft server hosting](/docs/free-vs-paid-minecraft-server-hosting). **Q: Does my server stay online when my PC is off?** Yes. Your server runs in our data centre, not on your computer, so friends can play any time. **Q: Can Java and Bedrock players play together?** Yes. Run a Java (Paper) server and add Geyser and Floodgate so Bedrock players can join too. See [Java and Bedrock crossplay](/docs/geyser-and-floodgate-java-bedrock-crossplay). **Q: How many players can join?** There is no slot limit. How many players run smoothly depends on your RAM, plugins and world. For example, the 6 GB Stone plan suits around 25–30 players on a normal SMP. **Q: Can I change the Minecraft version later?** Yes, any time from the **Versions** tab. See [How to change your Minecraft version or server software](/docs/how-to-change-minecraft-version-or-server-software).