You will want to use the following link and follow the installation instructions for your specific operating system: Step Two: Installing and configuring the Minecraft Server You will first need to download the Minecraft Server software package hosted here and start the server. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one here. To connect to the server and play you will need a Minecraft account. To get started you will need three things: How to Host and Configure a Minecraft Server with No-IP.