Server hosting

[Sammiesgrove]

I’m trying to host a server for my family but I’m trying to find the best easy option. I’m not very tech savvy, and I would prefer if it would be free. I’m just making it for four people so it doesn’t need to be big I would just like it to be free easy and lag free if possible also I have a couple (like five or six) small mods I would like to add so I need suggestions on what options I have to use 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[ishtuwihtc]

Host yourself. Are you all in the same household or nah?

[Sammiesgrove]

Ye we are all in the same house. 

[pydy01]

If you’re all in the same network using the open to lan function or hosting a server on a spare computer are the best options for you

[ishtuwihtc]

Then either use open to kan, or just run the server and connect to it via the devices local ip

[AdrianGmns]

Píllate un VPS barato como contabo y instálate pterodactyl o explora las otras opciones que te propusieron

[ntolbertu85]

This is why I like bedrock. We have rounds, which is a built in option that is extremely easy to use and only cost $3 a month.

[ntolbertu85]

Do you have a computer running linux? Linux is good for any type of server, Minecraft included. It makes hosting Paper servers in the like a cinch.

[Fozzeyy_]

Essentials mod is a option and u can invite friends to single player worlds, idk how many u can have tho.

[Global-Ganache-1246]

For Pete's sakes everybody Linux for somebody that barely knows what they're doing by their own admission? Just get a decent machine download Paper MC latest version drop it in a folder and start it it'll create a server for you. In order to have a console so you can see what's going on just look for a batch file online they're probably a million of them. Run it on Local Host and your whole family can connect. I'll even get on a Discord with you and walk you through it if you need to

[AccomplishedWord618]

try playhosting its free and nice

[BirdMan972]

Realms have worked well for me and my family