How to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) Minecraft has been rising in popularity for over 15 years with millions of players worldwide.

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.

To play with friends, you'll need Minecraft Realms, which (like Java hosting) one person will have to pay for, and others can then join for free.

You can add friends in "Minecraft" through their Microsoft account's gamertag, regardless of which platform they use to play the game.

The first step to your kid and their friends forming an online Minecraft clique is determining which version of the game everyone is running.

Here's everything you need to know about Minecraft Realms, including how to set one up for you and your friends.

We show you how you can play Minecraft Cross-Platform between Windows PC and Xbox and invite your friends to play.

Minecraft players can customize their games using a plethora of add-ons or mods, depending on which version they’re playing. Players on Bedrock Edition will primarily use add-ons, which can be ...