Minecraft's got an 'Open to LAN' feature, which can be used to set up a local server when two computers running Minecraft are on the same network. Some young relatives of mine use this to play together whenever they're in the same house, but they'd like to be able to play together from their respective residences.

A server is not optimal because it's a bit complex. I've tried using Tunngle to spoof that the computers are on the same connection to no avail.

How can I convince Minecraft's 'Open to LAN' that their two separate computers are on the same network?

Mar 19, 2011  hello, my friend wants to start a server but he doesnt have a 'legal' version of minecraft but i want to play minecraft with him, so ive heard of something called hamachi so what is it exactly and how do i use it? If you already have a server running please would you like to share the details, dont mind what kind of server it is.

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Using Hamachi, here's how I solved the problem.

How To Use Hamachi To Play Minecraft

Briefly:

• Join a Hamachi Network on both computers
• Hit Open to LAN on one (the host)
• Join hamachi-ip:port in direct connect Minecraft option, where port is the port listed by the host Minecraft when you hit Open to LAN, and the IP is the Hamachi IP of the host device.

ian5vian5v

You need a VPN. Tunngle is a good solution for games if you can deal with the ads, otherwise use Hamachi if you're prepared for the possibility of having to deal with configuring adapter priority. Hamachi is a lot more friendly toward creating private networks, which is a plus if you don't want your server to be raided by strangers.

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How To Use Hamachi For Minecraft

I haven't tried it yet but http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1448177-minecraft-open-to-internet-v05/ looks interesting.

One side would run this program, and give the other side its internet IP and the port number, and then the other side should be able to connect as if it was a normal server.

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