Dedicated server

A dedicated server is a server that is up for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, only down when something goes wrong or the server owner wants it down.

How do I make one?
To make a dedicated server, use the following tutorial brought to you by citricsquid:

Tutorial on running Minecraft on a dedicated server!

What is it exactly?
A dedicated server is run from a source other than a home computer. This allows it to stay up forever if wanted. There are many servers like this. A dedicated server usually has less lag than private ones, since private servers are usually hosted on home computers.

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