# @troublechute on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=UjWdj3_HfYU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70812043-troublechute-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/4416e66036.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18T17:38:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** TroubleChute (@troublechute) — https://gondola.cc/troublechute

## Caption

A simple video that explains downloading and setting up your own FREE Minecraft 26.3 Server! Host your own Minecraft 26.3+ server with Apex Hosting! https://apexhost.gg/TCNO - Use code WILDERNESS40 for 40%* off your first invoice! *Limited time only.

Downloads, firewall commands and a text version of this guide: https://hub.tcno.co/games/minecraft/26.3/server/vanilla/

Minecraft server download: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server

Port Forwarding guide: https://youtu.be/X75GbRaGzu8
Multi-router port forwarding guide: https://youtu.be/Vm30a6CN3MA

Questions answered in this video:
How do you set up a Minecraft 26.3 server on Windows?
How do you download the Minecraft 26.3 server files?
How do you create or download a start.bat for a Minecraft server?
How do you fix Java errors when starting a Minecraft server?
How do you configure a Minecraft 26.3 server?
How do you whitelist yourself and your friends?
How do you fix "You are not white-listed on this server"?
How do you give yourself OP or admin permissions?
How do you allow a Minecraft server through Windows Firewall?
How do you port forward a Minecraft server for friends?

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro/Explanation
1:19 - Download Minecraft 26.3
1:52 - Download start.bat
2:22 - Fix Java errors
3:00 - Generate server files
3:30 - Configure your Minecraft 26.3 server
4:05 - Start and whitelist yourself (and friends)
5:24 - Fix "You are not white-listed on this server"
6:00 - Give yourself OP/Admin
6:15 - Windows Firewall
8:09 - Port Forwarding

#Minecraft #Vanilla #Server
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👨‍💻 Software I use: https://hub.tcno.co/faq/my-software/
➡️ My Setup: https://hub.tcno.co/faq/my-hardware/
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Everything in this video is my personal opinion and experience and should not be considered professional advice. Always do your own research and ensure what you're doing is safe.

## Stats

- **Views:** 5,569
- **Likes:** 38
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- **Comments:** 3

## Tags

minecraft, server, vanilla

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