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A Minecraft server is a game server made to specifically host online multiplayer lobbies of Minecraft. By using some software from Mojang Studios, the video game developer of Minecraft, players can choose to use their own computers as Minecraft servers. Alternatively, players can use a hosting service to set up a dedicated gaming server for their Minecraft world.
There are also several public minecraft servers that players can join, including those run by Majong and others run and hosted by third parties.
There are some common benefits to setting up your own Minecraft server, whether you do so on your own computer, a paid server, or a free remote server. The benefits include: