Connection problems

Failed to bind to port — something is already using it

What the log looks like

failed to bind to port
address already in use: *bind
java\.net\.bindexception

How to fix it

  1. Another server copy is still running — stop it
  2. Or change server-port in server.properties
SeverityStops the game
CategoryConnection problems

Check your own log

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