2) Creating a Minecraft Java Edition server manually Download page for the .jar server file (Image via Sportskeeda) This is one of the most difficult ways to play with friends in the game.

How to host a Minecraft server Our comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know about Minecraft server hosting so you can jump into MC multiplayer with friends.

Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.