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== Managing a server == | == Managing a server == | ||
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=== Server Setup === | === Server Setup === | ||
| − | *Setting up a server in such a way so that others may connect to it via the | + | * Setting up a server in such a way so that others may connect to it via the Internet takes some time, and a little technical know-how. |
| − | *Netbooks and Notebooks generally don't make for good server machines due to the fact that they typically have lower-end hardware. | + | * Netbooks and Notebooks generally don't make for good server machines due to the fact that they typically have lower-end hardware. |
| − | *Do not attempt to host a sizeable (over a few people) server on a wireless network, use a wired network instead. | + | * Do not attempt to host a sizeable (over a few people) server on a wireless network, use a wired network instead. |
See this [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?id=2870 forum thread] for an explanation on setting up your own server. | See this [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?id=2870 forum thread] for an explanation on setting up your own server. | ||
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==== Public server list ==== | ==== Public server list ==== | ||
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Public server lists are basicly just lists of server addresses. You can obtain a list of available servers by multiple ways. | Public server lists are basicly just lists of server addresses. You can obtain a list of available servers by multiple ways. | ||
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===== Inside the game ===== | ===== Inside the game ===== | ||
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The easiest way to obtain a server list is inside the game. You find it in the main menu under “Multiplayer”. | The easiest way to obtain a server list is inside the game. You find it in the main menu under “Multiplayer”. | ||
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===== In the web ===== | ===== In the web ===== | ||
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| − | + | '''[http://minetest.net/servers This webpage]''' contains a server list. | |
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==== Forums ==== | ==== Forums ==== | ||
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==== Friends ==== | ==== Friends ==== | ||
| − | If you know a friend who hosts a Minetest server, ask | + | |
| + | If you know a friend who hosts a Minetest server, ask them for the address and port number. | ||
=== Connecting to a server === | === Connecting to a server === | ||
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If you have obtained address and the port number of a server, you just have to enter those values into the respective fields under “Multiplayer” in the main menu and click on “connect”. In case you used the in-game server list, Minetest automatically enters those values for you. | If you have obtained address and the port number of a server, you just have to enter those values into the respective fields under “Multiplayer” in the main menu and click on “connect”. In case you used the in-game server list, Minetest automatically enters those values for you. | ||
| − | Some servers require a password. | + | Some servers require: |
| + | * a default password for all new users, ask the server owner, | ||
| + | * or a non-empty password, to prevent account stealing. | ||
=== In the server === | === In the server === | ||
The gameplay in a multiplayer server is basicly the same as in a singleplayer game. The same rules apply. See [[Getting_Started#Gameplay]] for gameplay-related concepts. | The gameplay in a multiplayer server is basicly the same as in a singleplayer game. The same rules apply. See [[Getting_Started#Gameplay]] for gameplay-related concepts. | ||
However, in multiplayer servers, some concepts not very important in [[singleplayer]] are important in multiplayer: | However, in multiplayer servers, some concepts not very important in [[singleplayer]] are important in multiplayer: | ||
| − | *[[Privileges]]: learn what you can and can’t do on a server | + | * [[Privileges]]: learn what you can and can’t do on a server |
| − | *[[Chat]]: learn how to communicate with other players | + | * [[Chat]]: learn how to communicate with other players |
| − | *[[Server commands]]: learn how to use server commands. Server commands are not just useful for server operators but for players as well; for example, you can pulverize an item, teleport, find out about your privileges and more | + | * [[Server commands]]: learn how to use server commands. Server commands are not just useful for server operators but for players as well; for example, you can pulverize an item, teleport, find out about your privileges and more |
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Revision as of 15:04, 14 December 2013
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Minetest servers allow players to play online with other people. They can be run from a dedicated server, a Virtual Private Server or a home computer. This is not a list of servers, please see the Minetest Forum servers section or the Minetest Server List instead.
Managing a server
Server Setup
- Setting up a server in such a way so that others may connect to it via the Internet takes some time, and a little technical know-how.
- Netbooks and Notebooks generally don't make for good server machines due to the fact that they typically have lower-end hardware.
- Do not attempt to host a sizeable (over a few people) server on a wireless network, use a wired network instead.
See this forum thread for an explanation on setting up your own server.
Server Configuration
For a detailed explanation of the server configuration file, see the minetest.conf page.
Server Commands
See the Server commands page for a list of useful commands.
Also see Itemstrings for the itemstrings for use with the /give and /giveme commands.
Privilege System
See the privileges page for detailed information on the privilege system.
Playing on a server
Finding a server
In order to play on a server at all, you need to know the address and a port number of a server first. There are many ways to find those addresses.
Public server list
Public server lists are basicly just lists of server addresses. You can obtain a list of available servers by multiple ways.
Inside the game
The easiest way to obtain a server list is inside the game. You find it in the main menu under “Multiplayer”.
In the web
This webpage contains a server list.
Forums
In the Minetest forums, there is a subforum called “Servers”. The entire point of this subforum is to announce servers and their addresses. Also discussion of these servers.
Friends
If you know a friend who hosts a Minetest server, ask them for the address and port number.
Connecting to a server
If you have obtained address and the port number of a server, you just have to enter those values into the respective fields under “Multiplayer” in the main menu and click on “connect”. In case you used the in-game server list, Minetest automatically enters those values for you.
Some servers require:
- a default password for all new users, ask the server owner,
- or a non-empty password, to prevent account stealing.
In the server
The gameplay in a multiplayer server is basicly the same as in a singleplayer game. The same rules apply. See Getting_Started#Gameplay for gameplay-related concepts. However, in multiplayer servers, some concepts not very important in singleplayer are important in multiplayer:
- Privileges: learn what you can and can’t do on a server
- Chat: learn how to communicate with other players
- Server commands: learn how to use server commands. Server commands are not just useful for server operators but for players as well; for example, you can pulverize an item, teleport, find out about your privileges and more