I'm having the same problems, me and my girlfriend are trying to create one. I can connect but others can not. I've turned off all the firewalls, and the anti-virus, that didn't work. I don't get anything when someone tries to sign into the server, and I have the latest version of Java. Currently I am using the JAR of the server, I use Hamachi to connect with the server, and I'm using the same computer that I'm running the server on. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, and suggestions?
I'm having the same problems, me and my girlfriend are trying to create one so I'll answer the questions:
What exactly doesn't work? Can you not connect to the server?
I can connect but others can not.
What are the specs on the computer running the server? OS? RAM? CPU? Drive speed?
My comp specs are: Windows 7, 4 gigs of ram, Intel Core i3 CPU, 5300 rpm
Are you playing on the same computer as you're running the server?
yes
How are you connecting to the server? Internal IP? External IP? Hamachi?
Hamachi
Are you running any firewalls or anti-virus software?
Yes, I've turned them off and still they can not connect.
Running any other applications while you're running the server/client, if they're on the same machine?
Usually yahoo IM, and firefox.
Which version of Java are you running?
The most updated version, version 6 update 24 I believe.
Which version of the server software are you running? EXE or JAR?
Right now the JAR.
Have you modded the server in any way? Do you have modded clients?
no, and no.
Do you both have paid versions of Minecraft?
yes
Are your friends connecting from outside of your home network?
yes
Do you receive any errors in the console?
I don't get anything when they try to connect.
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Is there going to be any cost to me? I'm asking because I don't have the funds to pay for creating a server.
Also, I'm using a laptop to run it, is it a bad idea?
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What exactly doesn't work? Can you not connect to the server?
I can connect but others can not.
What are the specs on the computer running the server? OS? RAM? CPU? Drive speed?
My comp specs are: Windows 7, 4 gigs of ram, Intel Core i3 CPU, 5300 rpm
Are you playing on the same computer as you're running the server?
yes
How are you connecting to the server? Internal IP? External IP? Hamachi?
Hamachi
Are you running any firewalls or anti-virus software?
Yes, I've turned them off and still they can not connect.
Running any other applications while you're running the server/client, if they're on the same machine?
Usually yahoo IM, and firefox.
Which version of Java are you running?
The most updated version, version 6 update 24 I believe.
Which version of the server software are you running? EXE or JAR?
Right now the JAR.
Have you modded the server in any way? Do you have modded clients?
no, and no.
Do you both have paid versions of Minecraft?
yes
Are your friends connecting from outside of your home network?
yes
Do you receive any errors in the console?
I don't get anything when they try to connect.