Own Server Noob IP question
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wisecheese
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Hey, I made my own server but I can't connect in multiplayer using "localhost" and I have looked everywhere. If someone could screencap how a server properties should work or tell me what's not working, that'd be great.

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If you are using a different

If you are using a different port you will need to use localhost:portnumbershere

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"Connection refused:connect"

"Connection refused:connect" Now what?

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I did that and on the .exe I

I did that and on the .exe I got the following messages.

[INFO] Starting minecraft server version 1.2.5

[INFO] Loading properties

[INFO] Starting minecraft server on (my IP)

[WARNING] **** FAILED TO BIND TO PORT!

[WARNING] The exception was: java.net.BindException: Cannot assign requested address: JVM_Bind

[WARNING] Perhaps a server is already running on that port?

Also I got the same error message as before.

 

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[WARNING] **** FAILED TO BIND

[WARNING] **** FAILED TO BIND TO PORT!

Well there is your problem, something else is using that port, try using another.

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See this is what I mean by

See this is what I mean by I'm a noob. Do I just change the port number in server properties or what?

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Still need help. Bump post.

Still need help. Bump post.

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To answer your other

To answer your other question, yes you should change the port to something else and make sure that it is forwarded correctly.