Some Minecraft mods have custom jar files, so keep an eye out for that if using a modpack. Having a pre-made jar file makes using modded content on a server much easier.

How to Set Up a Minecraft Server In a Few Easy Steps Don’t let simple coding prevent you from obtaining full control of the Minecraft game world. We'll walk you through the server setup process ...

If you want to play Minecraft with just your friends, the easiest way to do so is to run your own server.