There are three ways to play multiplayer in "Minecraft: Java Edition:" through an online server, a LAN server, or a "Minecraft Realms" server.

In the Minecraft Java 1.19 update, players can either play the game alone or with other players in a multiplayer world.

In Minecraft, thousands of players can join a single world to play together. The multiplayer features in both Java and Bedrock Edition are used by millions of players regularly.

Discover various ways to enjoy Minecraft multiplayer with friends, from local LAN play to online servers and Mojang-hosted Minecraft Realms. Explore different setups like free server hosting with ...