You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

When enjoying a Minecraft world in singleplayer, it's possible to invite friends to make it multiplayer. However, the Java and Bedrock editions of the game differ in the way this is accomplished.