I want to build a Minecraft server but don't want to pay any money for it. So I don't want to rent a server. I once saw that you can download such a file from the Minecraft homepage. I hope someone can explain to me what to do with the file.
You have to find a website where you can create free servers.
So you get the server file for free. You can also download it for free via the launcher. But then you only have the server locally. If you want others to be on it, you also have to enable it (adjust router settings) and if necessary, nobody can use IPv4 directly on it, as very many no longer have their own IPv4. Then you still need VPN tools so that others can figure it out via VPN. In addition, your internet connection should be a little better so that others can play it.
Another thing you mustn't forget is that a PC needs electricity. In 24/7 operation, that costs just as much as a rented server, if not more…
There are 2 types:
the free version is from and on your PC. Then you can only join there if you have switched on the PC.
The free one would be Aternos.me, because you can host Minecraft servers for free. The only disadvantage - if there's no one on the server for more than 5 minutes, it shuts down automatically.
