# Exposing local Minecraft server

## 1. Installing Minecraft Launcher

Go to Official mine-craft store and download the game launcher. Once you download the game launcher, you can proceed with logging in.

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## 2. Starting a map

Once you have your Minecraft downloaded, you may start a map. Next click on "**Open to LAN**" to invite your friends to the map.

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In the next menu, you can set some options for your friends. You should click on "**Start LAN World**" to start inviting players.

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You should see Minecraft open a port for incoming multiplayer connection. In this case the port is **46629**.

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## 3. Exposing with LocalXpose

Next, You can go ahead and expose the port **46629** with LocalXpose.

```bash
$loclx tunnel tcp --to 127.0.0.1:46629 --port 46629 --region ap
✓ Creating TCP tunnel...
Tunneling TCP: ap-2.loclx.io:46629 --> 127.0.0.1:46629
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Choosing a region closer to you will give you lower latency, also you can choose any endpoint port if port 46629 is taken.
{% endhint %}

Your friends can use the endpoint provided by LocalXpose \[**ap-2.loclx.io:46629**] to connect to your Local game server.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
You need to have your Minecraft and LocalXpose running in background, else your friends won't be able to connect.
{% endhint %}


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