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. If your friends are on the ...

Be careful in caves--there are many monsters. Minecraft Java edition does not have a friends list, so you can only join the same server as your friend or invite them to a Realm using their gamertag.

Minecraft has a bunch of tutorials that detail the server setup process, but here’s a quick overview of how to launch and join them. Creating a Minecraft: Java Edition online server ...

Local LAN play- it’s best for the players in the same Wi-Fi network. No server is required. Online Servers- host or join the dedicated Minecraft server for the persistent multiplayer experience.