How To Play Multiplayer Minecraft

Minecraft has been a fan favorite since years. Many improvements have been made to the game, making it even more enjoyable. You might be intimidated by the idea that you can play a single player game for hours. Minecraft's singleplayer building aspect is a great way to spend time while getting the creative juices flowing. However, most users will get infinitely more enjoyment from the game when they play with their friends on or offline.

Don't worry, if you don’t know how to get started in Minecraft multiplayer. This article will show you how to use Minecraft multiplayer in all editions.

How to play Multiplayer Minecraft

There are many ways you can play Minecraft with friends or complete strangers. A smaller group might choose to play on a local network using a LAN connection that requires little technical knowledge. Advanced users can access many servers, or create their own. Each server comes with its own rules and cheats to allow for greater freedom in-game. The Realms edition is completely online, with some caveats. The special education edition was created with online play in mind.

How can you play multiplayer in Minecraft within the same house?

Users who want to play Minecraft in the same house usually opt for a LAN network or use a single console to power Minecraft. You can connect all devices to one router via Ethernet cables or create a LAN network over your Wi-Fi. Here's how to create a LAN in Minecraft.

1. Open Minecraft on your console, PC or laptop and enter one of your singleplayer worlds.

2. Press Escape to return to the game menu.

3. Click Open to LAN. Choose whether cheats will be enabled or disabled and which game modes you would like to offer other players.

4. Select Start LAN world.

How Do I Play on a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Other players can now join the LAN world via their devices:

1. Select Multiplayer on the main menu.

2. The game will scan your LAN for an ongoing universe.

3. If the LAN World is set up, the game will display LAN World in the list below with the name of the world and the creator's username.

4. Double-click to Join, or press the server name, and then click Join Server.

How can I use splitscreen in Minecraft?

Split-screen can be enabled to allow up to three friends to play Minecraft together on the console. You can set up a new game by connecting additional game console controllers.

1. Select Play Game. You can create a new world, or load an old one. 2. Recheck the Online gaming setting. 3. Once the first player is in the world, the rest of the players can join the fun by pressing START. An additional console is required to enable online play. The steps are similar to the single-console play; only now you need to enable Online Game and log the players in before starting.

How to Play Multiplayer Online on Minecraft

Online gaming can be done on PC or consoles. You can either use a large library of servers or your own private server to play with a smaller number of friends. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Servers require strong infrastructure and internet connectivity to run. Your server may not also be able to host your PC. On the other hand, joining public servers requires you to abide by their rules, moderation, and regulation.

While setting up a server can take time and require technical knowledge, it can be done easily with online hosting services. If you want to learn how to build your Minecraft server from scratch, the documentation required to do so is available here. Warning: These instructions have been updated to the most current Minecraft version and have been publicly edited. They may not work on your computer configuration.

Online server hosting platforms make it easy to set up a server if you don't possess the technical know-how and the time. Here's an example with Apex Minecraft Hosting:

1. Visit their Website. 2. Choose the plan that you want to buy. The number of players in a friend group will affect how much RAM is required for hosting. The platform also provides some recommendations. For example, ten players using several mods would generally need 2 GB of RAM. 3. Once you place an order for the server you will need to enter all your information, including your email. 4. The platform techs can build the server and send an email to you with the necessary information. 5. This IP allows you to join the game with your friends. You can also join publicly-available servers online to make a server. You can search for the one you like, and then copy the IP address.

Once the server setup process is complete (whether you did it yourself or used a hosting service) or you have found an online server to join, copy the server IP address to get started, then follow these steps:

1. Open Minecraft

2. Select Multiplayer. Select Servers if you are using Minecraft Bedrock

3. Click on Add Server at bottom.

4. Enter a name that you recognize and then paste or type the IP address into the Server Address field. You can fill in the port number that was created or received.

5. To play Bedrock Edition, click Save and then press Join at the bottom.

Java Edition: Press Done, then select a server from the multiplayer list, and join it.

How to Play Multiplayer in Minecraft Dungeons

The steps for playing with friends in Minecraft Dungeons are the same as joining a LAN network. Here are the steps for LAN multiplayer.

1. Connect additional controllers. 2. The primary player must start a local league by pressing A. 3. To connect to the game, other players must press the appropriate button (usually L3) on their controller. These are the steps you need to follow in order to join an online Minecraft Dungeons game.

1. Complete the tutorial. 2. While playing Minecraft Dungeons you can press A to open the menu and to access the online multiplayer settings. 3. You'll need to link your Microsoft account to your console. To access the URL displayed, you'll need another device like a PC or phone. Follow the prompts. Enter the code that was provided by the game. 4. Once you have linked your accounts you'll see a listing of your friends. One player will be the host. Other players can join by pressing Join next the host's name. How to Play Multiplayer with Minecraft Education Edition

Students will love the Minecraft Education Edition. It helps them to build their creativity and teamwork skills online and offline. Users can play Minecraft EE Online with their Office 365 Accounts. Here's what you need to do:

1. The host needs to set up a game world and note their IP address. Press Play, and then select New World. After you have selected the game options, click Host.

2. You can view your IP and port by opening a new Minecraft EE multiplayer-game and pressing Escape.

3. If you wish to have multiple sessions in one world, it is a good idea to switch to a static address for best results. 4. Turn on port forwarding. Log in to your router with your browser and then click Port Forwarding. Enter the IP address listed on the world. Use 19132 and 19133 respectively as the starting and ending ports. This must be set up for both TCP or UDP protocols.

5. Note the Join code in the game, made from four pictures, again from the game menu. Share the join code with other players. 6. Multiplayer is now available on Minecraft EE. After entering the join code, other players can join a world. This guide will help you to access more settings.

What is the Difference between Java Editions and Bedrock Editions?

It is important to choose the right Minecraft edition for your game. There are two main Minecraft editions that can be used for multiplayer: Java and Bedrock.

The console users who have the Bedrock edition are limited to it (PS4, Xbox, Switch). It has limited modding support, and you'll usually need to pay to get access to more mods. However, it is the only way for players to connect across different consoles and a computer.

PC users get an option between the two. If you and your friends all use a PC, we recommend the Java edition. It supports mods without restrictions, can enable hardcore mode to allow for no-respawn gameplay, is up-to-date first, and has more developmental features.

How Do You Play Minecraft Multiplayer for Free?

The only way to play with friends for free is to set up your own server, although that may be more time-consuming, and you'll need to be careful to set everything up correctly. You can also look online for trusted server hosts, but this may prove more difficult than it seems.

Minecraft With Friends

While playing Minecraft by yourself can be a great way to pass the time while you're at it, playing with friends can bring out the best and worst of your group and force you to think outside the box. Now you are familiar with all the multiplayer Minecraft options.

If you're tech-savvy, it can be a great opportunity to increase your tech knowledge and play online free of charge.

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