Port forwarding on a mac

I have a spare mac sitting in my basement that has been un-used. The specs: Processor 2.7GHz 2.9GHz, Memory 8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 memory, Storage 1 TB (5400-rpm) hard drive, Graphics 2.7GHz 2.9GHz, Video Support If I wanted to host a server would it still work on a mac or do I need a windows pc?
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Admincraft Meta2mo ago
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Requested by jupole1#0
Lunaiskey
Lunaiskey2mo ago
you can use a mac to host a server
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
You never need windows for hosting a server It’s highly advised you don’t use windows
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
Thank you I have another question Is there a way to use a custom domain, kinda like how hypixel doesnt have 183.218.1931 they have hypixel.net?
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
Yes
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
how?
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
Porkbun or Cloudflare domains
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
ok
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
Set up an A record to your IP
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
ok Are there any free server hosting websites that would be better than the mac because the mac is over 12 years old? Should I use the mac?
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
There are no good free hosting services And domains aren’t free either btw
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
ok The cloudfare domain is free right?
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
no… It’s like $12/y Or less depending on the domain
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
Also 1 last question, is there a way to edit the server's icon and motd?
Loudbook
Loudbook2mo ago
server.properties for motd, and put a file called server-icon.png in the server folder for the icon
Jupole1
Jupole1OP2mo ago
ok thank you!
1who¡ssus?
1who¡ssus?2mo ago
Yes there are Fps for example (cough cough ✨) Wrong quote .

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