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How To Play Multiplayer Minecraft PC

Minecraft is a great single-player game. But multiplayer takes it to a whole other level.



You can play casual gaming with your friends, online PVP with strangers, or even run your own private server. You can play in your local network as well as online with minimal configuration, or you can adjust the settings to fully customize your multiplayer experience.



Here are the basics of Minecraft multiplayer on your PC, for both Java or Bedrock editions.



1. Java Edition



There are two options for multiplayer Minecraft Java Edition: over LAN or online. In both cases, everyone must have the same Minecraft version. You might need to downgrade or update your Minecraft version.



How to Play Java Edition, LAN Multiplayer



You must make your network available to other players in order to play over LAN. You can create a LAN network over a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, connect all devices to an internet router with Ethernet cables.



1. Start the game, and click Single Player. 2. Create a new universe or open an existing world. 3. Once in game, press Esc to bring up the menu, and click Open to LAN.


1. Choose a game mode for everyone in the LAN party. Set the game mode, and decide whether cheating is allowed. By default, Game Mode is set to survival.


2. Click Start LAN World.


How to join a LAN Game



1. Start your Minecraft LAN Server or have someone else in the LAN do it.


2. Start the game and click Multiplayer. Minecraft scans for available Worlds over LAN.


3. Select the server you wish to join and click Join Server.


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How to Play Java Edition Online Multiplayer



To play online, you can host your own server, or join a public or private server.



How to Start A Server



You can either set up a Minecraft server on your PC, or rent a third-party Minecraft server. You don't have to have an Xbox Live subscription to play Minecraft. If you're self-hosting, the basic procedure is fairly simple.



1. Download the server.jar file.


2. Accept the EULA.


3. Configure the server using command-line options


4. Run server.jar.


How to Join a Server



For this example, we will use the Mineplex Server.



1. Start the game and click Multi Player.


2. Click Add Server.


3. Type Mineplex US in the Server Name field, or choose your own name for the server.


4. Type us.mineplex.com in the Server Address field.


1. Click Done.


2. Select the newly added server from the server listing and click Join Server.


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2. Bedrock Edition



There are two ways to play Minecraft Bedrock Edition multiplayer: online or on your local area network. In both cases, everyone must have the same version.



How to Play Bedrock Edition: LAN Multiplayer



To play over your LAN, you must open your network to other players. Usually, all that is needed is that all players connect the same router or WiFi network.



How to start a LAN game



1. Start the game by pressing Play.


2. Use the pen button to create or edit the world.


3. Go to the Multiplayer menu, and ensure Visible to LAN Player is on.


1. Choose Create or Play to launch the game.


How to join a LAN Game



Open the Play menu.


1. Navigate the Friends tab.


2. Select the LAN game you wish to join.


How to Play Bedrock Edition Online Multiplayer



Microsoft partnered up with several third-party providers to establish official Bedrock Edition servers.



The Bedrock Edition uses Xbox's account system to multiplayer so you will need a Gamertag in order to play on these servers. A Gamertag is available by signing up to a Microsoft Account or by using an existing Xbox Live Account.



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How to Add a Third-Party Minecraft Server



You can also add your own third-party servers, or servers you've hosted yourself.



1. Go to the Servers tab.


2. Click Add Server.


3. Enter server name, address, and port.


1. minecraft server list Click Save or Play.


How to Join a Server



1. Go to the servers tab.


2. Select the server that you would like to join.


3. Click Play.


How to Play Multiplayer Minecraft with a Child Account



A child account may have limitations when it comes to playing multiplayer Minecraft. First, make sure the child account has an Xbox Live subscription. Then you need to use parental controls to lift the default multiplayer limitations.



1. Log in to your Xbox account settings with your Microsoft account.


2. Select the profile of your child.


3. Navigate to Windows 10 Online/Xbox One tab.


4. Select Allow to access the following entries


Join multiplayer games.


You can join and create clubs.


If you wish to enable chat, please follow the following steps:



1. Navigate to Privacy.


2. Select Everyone for the next entry:


Other people can communicate by text, voice, or invites.


Conclusion



Minecraft is a great game when you can share the experience with others. Whether you're playing locally or online, starting or joining a multiplayer game is super easy. Give it a try!



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