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How to Accept the Minecraft EULA on Your Minecraft Java Edition Server
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How to Accept the Minecraft EULA on Your Minecraft Java Edition Server

Step-by-step instructions on how to accept the Minecraft EULA on your Minecraft Java Edition server.

1 min read
Jan 12, 2024

Requirements

  • Access to the server folder (either via an SFTP connection or direct access to the server files)
    • You can find the SFTP access data in the overview of your game server.

Steps

  1. Locate EULA File
    Look for the eula.txt file in the main directory of the Minecraft server. If the file is not there, start the server once so it is created automatically.

  2. Open EULA File
    Open the eula.txt file with a text editor like Notepad or Notepad++.

  3. Change EULA Value
    Search for the line eula=false. Change this to eula=true to accept the Minecraft EULA.

  4. Save Changes
    Save the file and close the editor.

  5. Restart Server
    After saving the EULA change.

Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Mar 19, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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