In Minecraft Java Edition, players can either jump into a world on their own and explore it, or they can join their friends in a multiplayer world and play together.

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm.

From this point on, as long as you have the server open on your PC, any player should be able to join after performing these last steps: Open Minecraft: Java Edition.

Minecraft Multiplayer - How To Play With Friends It's not always easy to join your friends in Minecraft, but we've got all you need to know.

Learn how to set up and host a Minecraft server on your PC with this easy step-by-step guide. Perfect for multiplayer fun with friends!

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.