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.

Use the in-game settings to add friends in Minecraft Java (Image via Mojang Studios) The second and free method to play Minecraft with a friend involves hosting your own LAN server.

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 ...

How to play multiplayer on Minecraft Java in 2023 Any user with a Mojang account on which they have purchased the game may access Minecraft's large range of servers.

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

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

If you want to play Minecraft with just your friends, the easiest way to do so is to run your own server.

Starting Co-Op Multiplayer in Minecraft Legends There are a couple of ways to enjoy Minecraft Legends with your friends. The first is by joining a friend, or inviting them to your own game when ...

It is possible to play the Java Edition of Minecraft on a Chromebook. The method to install it is a bit tedious, and it requires a few prerequisites, including a Chromebook sold in 2019 or later.