Bedrock players only need to switch a multiplayer toggle in their Minecraft settings and then invite friends. Meanwhile, Java Edition players need to find the most recent server jar, set up a ...

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

Furthermore, thanks to strides made by the community and cross-platform infrastructure created by developers, servers can be found on Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, or even both.

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.