Minecraft Server

A Minecraft server is a dedicated server or a server instance that allows multiple players to join and play the sandbox video game Minecraft together. The server uses the Minecraft Server Protocol to facilitate communication between the client software and the server. This protocol handles tasks such as player movement, chat, and game state updates. Created by Markus Persson, Minecraft was released by Mojang in 2011, and the server functionality was introduced soon after.

A Minecraft server operates via the Minecraft Server Protocol, which is designed to manage the wide array of interactions within the game. This protocol operates over TCP and uses a variety of packet types to convey information, including player actions, environmental changes, and chat messages. The server itself can be either a standard server provided by Mojang, known as Minecraft: Java Edition server, or a modified version that supports additional features and customizations. Minecraft servers are popular for enabling cooperative gameplay, mini-games, and large-scale online communities. Due to its straightforward yet robust protocol, a Minecraft server can efficiently manage hundreds of simultaneous connections, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.