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Quick note: To use mods while playing with friends, you will need to create a server or use LAN. "Minecraft Realms" doesn't support mods.



How to make your Minecraft: Java Edition server or join a friend’s server



Servers are the basic building block of "Minecraft's" multiplayer mode. Each player must share the same server.



There are thousands of Minecraft servers out there that you and your friends could join to play together. You can read the following section to learn how to join a friend’s server or a public one. This is the only problem. You'll be sharing these server with many people you don't know.



If just you and your friends want to have a private game, you can create a Minecraft server for free. It is not an easy task and the server creator will need to be able to access the internet quickly. You might also consider one of these other options.



Here's the steps you'll need to follow to either join an existing "Minecraft: Java Edition" server, or create your own multiplayer server.



How to join a friend’s 'Minecraft Java Edition' server, or a public one



If you wish to join a server that a friend made or one you found online, there are thousands of public Minecraft servers. All you need is the correct IP address. While joining a public server will allow you to play multiplayer Minecraft, it will require sharing the server and any other players who have access to the server.



You can't modify these public servers because they are maintained by someone else. They probably won't work with most mods you use.



Despite this, there are many servers out there that will suit your needs.



Once you have the IP Address of the public server that you desire or your friend's Minecraft server:



1. Launch "Java" and select "Multiplayer."



2. Click "Add Server."



3. Enter the address of the host server in the "Server Address" field and click "Done." This could be an address on the Internet or a URL.



4. Wait for the server connection to complete. Once it appears in the list select it and click "Join Server".



This is how to connect to a pre-existing web server. If you'd like to create your own server, here's how.



How to create your own "Minecraft: Java" server



Important: The steps below explain how to set a Windows 10 server up. The steps are similar for both Mac and Linux computers, but not necessarily the same.



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Caption: The Minecraft downloads page, where you'll find the .jar file to initiate building a Minecraft server.



1. First, make sure Java is installed on your computer. Java is free to download and install if you don't have it. On a Mac, you'll also need to download the Java SE Development Kit.



2. Launch a web browser of your choice and navigate to minecraft.net/download. Scroll down and click "Java Edition Server."



3. Next, find and download Minecraft server software. Put it somewhere you'll find it. The file will contain a.jar extension.
Fake it till you make it


4. Create a new folder on the computer. Give it a name and place the.jar file. This is where all your server files will be kept.



5. Next, create a plaintext document. Right-click in the folder and select "New," then "Text Document." Name the text document "start.txt."



Quick note: The TextEdit application can be used to create a.txt-formatted document on a Mac. You can use the "cat” command in Linux's terminal.



6. Navigate back to the Minecraft server download webpage. Copy the command text, which reads:



Note that the numbers near the end will differ based on the most current version of "Minecraft."



7. Copy the command string into your start.txt text.



8. Within the string of command text, you'll see the words "minecraft_server.1.16.5.jar." You'll need to rename that portion of the text "server.jar." This means that the new code line will now read:



9. You can also change the RAM allocation for your server in this line of code. The more RAM you give it, the smoother your server can run, but the more stress it'll put on the computer.



The RAM is determined based on the first two numbers of the line of code. These numbers are megabytes of RAM (MB). It defaults to 1024MB RAM or one gigabyte, (GB).



A five or more player server should have at least 2GB of RAM allocated, for example, which you can set by changing the code to:



In most computer programming situations, one gigabyte equals 1,024 Megabytes. Emma Witman/Insider



10. Click File, then click "Save As ..."". From there you can select "Save to type" from a drop down menu. Then select "All files (*. You can name the file "start.bat"



11. Delete the "start.txt" file.



12. Double-click the file "start.bat" to run it. This will open a black command prompt window which will automatically close when the.bat file completes.



13. You'll find some new items in your server folder, including an "eula.txt” document, which stands for End User License Agreement. Open the document. Change the line of text that says "eula=false” so it reads "eula=true."



14. Run the start.bat file again. Because your server's world is being created this time, the wait will be longer.



Technically, your server will be ready to fire up right now. You'll also notice a few new files within your server folder, including the server.properties file that allows you to customize your game.



Your server is currently only accessible to devices that have the same internet connection as yours. You'll have to set up port forwarding to open up your Minecraft server to users outside your local network.



There are many ways to set-up port forwarding. Here are the instructions for your router. Once you have it set up, share your IP address with your friends so they can join.



In the meantime though, here are some ways you can explore your new server.



How to join your own Minecraft server, using the computer running the server



1. Launch Minecraft while your server remains open. Then, select "Multiplayer." 2. In the bottom-right corner, select "Add Server." Simply enter the number "0" under the "Server Address" section.



Access to your own server can be done at any time. Emma Witman/Insider



How to use a server on LAN to play "Minecraft", with others connected to the same internet connection



This is a great way to play with your siblings, roommates, or friends in the same house. LAN servers are also known as local multiplayer server. They allow you to play with anyone connected to the same WiFi or Ethernet network.



Here's how to join a local multiplayer online game.



How to launch and join a LAN-based multiplayer Minecraft game



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Caption: Pressing the "escape key" will quickly bring up the "Java pause menu".



1. One of the players should launch a solo game world and enter the pause menu, where they'll select "Open to LAN."



2. Select the game mode and allow cheats from the menu. Click the "Start LAN World" button.



3. The menu will close, and the player is shown a five digit "port" number. Note this number. If it's disappeared, press T to open the chat box and find it again.



4. The other player, or players, on the same network, should launch their Java-based game. But, instead of jumping into a different world, click "Multiplayer" from the main menu.



5. "Minecraft", which is a program that scans for games on the local network, will automatically begin scanning. When the right world appears, click "Join Server".



6. If the server is not found, players can click "Direct Connection" Enter the IP address and port number of the computer hosting the server in the "Server Address" menu.



So for example, it might look like:



7. Click "Join Server."



How to use a premade multi-player server with Minecraft Realms?



Many Minecraft players are focused on mods.



If non-modded Minecraft is too much or you don't want to create a server, you can opt for "Minecraft Realms."



Realms allows Mojang - who makes "Minecraft", to build and provide you with a web server. It doesn't require you to make it or run the server, which is great if time, bandwidth or computer speed are not available.



Here's how to use "Realms."



Register for Minecraft Realms



1. Open the Minecraft Launcher app, and log into your Mojang or Microsoft account if you haven't already. Play to launch Minecraft: Java Edition. After the main menu loads, choose "Minecraft Realms."



Open up the "Realms" menu.Emma Witman/Insider



2. If you haven't used one already, there'll be an option for a free Realms trial. Otherwise, click "Subscribe." You'll be taken to a Realms signup form. Use it to create an account and subscription. Be sure to have payment info handy, even if you're signing up for the free one month trial.



You will need to enter payment information, even for a free trial.



Creating a server in Realms



1.

Once you have registered for Realms, close Java and relaunch Java. Then, click "Minecraft Realms", and then select "Java Realms" again from the main menu. Click anywhere on the next screen to start customizing your first Realm.

2. Give your Realm a name, and add a description if you'd like, then click "Create."



3. Set your world type preferences and structure generation preferences. If you want to recreate an existing world layout, enter a seed. Click "Create realm" to finalize.



Inviting other players to your 'Realms' server



Depending on whether or not you have a Realms subscription or a free trial, you can create a world that is accessible to up to 10 players. Here's how to invite one or many friends to your realm:



1. Open Minecraft from the launcher. Click "Minecraft Realms” in the main menu.



2. Click the wrench icon, located to the right of your realm name, for the realm configuration screen.



3. On the screen "Configure realm", select "Players" from the top-left.



4. Enter the Microsoft or Mojang playertag for the player that you wish to invite under "Name", then click "Invite player."



All you have to do now is wait for the player to accept the invite, which they'll be notified about in the main menu next time they launch "Java."



You can also grant "Operator" status to invited players, which allows them to access certain in-game commands. Operators are not allowed to invite or remove any players from the realm.



Joining another player's server using "Realms".



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Caption - Minecraft will let everyone know about your realms invites with an envelope icon in both the main menu, and the realms menu.



1. Launch "Minecraft" If you received a Realms Invite, you'll see an envelope icon at the Minecraft Realms option on the main menu. Click it.


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