How To Play Multiplayer Minecraft PC

Minecraft is a fantastic single-player video game. However, multiplayer takes it up a notch.

The game caters to all gaming styles, including casual gaming with friends, competitive PVP online with strangers, and even hosting your own private server. You can play on your local network or online with minimal configuration. You can also adjust the settings to personalize 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 involved must have the exact same Minecraft version. If you need to upgrade or downgrade, it might be necessary.

How to Play Java Edition, LAN Multiplayer

To play over LAN you need to open your network to other users. You can establish a LAN network via Wi-Fi. Alternatively, connect all devices to an internet router with Ethernet cables.

1. Start the game by clicking 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. Select a game environment for all players in the LAN party. Set the game mode and decide whether you want to allow cheats. Game Mode defaults is survival. 2. Click Start LAN World. Uooka How to Join a LAN Game

1. You can either start your Minecraft LAN server yourself or have someone else do it for you. 2. Launch the game and click Multiplayer. Minecraft scans the LAN for worlds. 3. Select the server from the list and click Join Server. Did you know players can only view coordinates when you enable them on the Minecraft server? How to enable coordinates in Minecraft

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. To play, you don't need an Xbox Live account. The process for self-hosting is quite straightforward.

1. Download the server.jar file. 2. Accept the EULA. 3. Configure your server with command-line commands 4. Run server.jar. How to join a server

For this example, we'll use the Mineplex server.

1. Start the game by clicking Multi Player. 2. Click Add Server. 3. Type Mineplex US or your own name in the Server Name box. 4. In the Server Address box, type us.mineplex.com 1. Click Done. 2. Select the newly added server from the server listing and click Join Server. Glimpse's Game Servers Feature bridges the gap between content creators, fans, and Glimpse. Host your own multiplayer server, add it to your Glimpse account, and offer access to fans in exchange for a sponsorship fee.

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

You must make your network available to other players in order to play over your LAN. All that is usually required is for all players to connect to the same router/Wi-Fi network.

How to start a LAN game

1. Start the game by pressing Play. 2. Create or edit the world by pressing the pen button. 3. now and then again Go to the Multiplayer Menu and ensure that Visible to Lan Players is turned on. 1. To launch the game, choose Create or Play How to join a LAN Game

Open the Play menu. 1. Navigate to the Friends tab. 2. Choose the LAN-game you want to join. How to Play Bedrock Edition Online Multiplayer

Microsoft partnered closely with a variety of third-party suppliers to set up 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.

The following 7 servers are available at the time you read this:

How to Add a Third-Party Minecraft Server

You can also add third party servers or servers you host yourself.

1. Go to the Servers tab. Uooka 2. Click Add Server. 3. Enter the name, address and port of your server. 1. 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. Next, you'll need to use parental controls in order to lift the default multiplayer limits.

1. Log in to your Xbox account Settings with your Microsoft Account. 2. Select the profile of your child. 3. Navigate to the Xbox One/Windows 10 Online tab. 4. Select Allow for the following entries: Join multiplayer games. You can join and create clubs. Also, if you want to allow chat, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Privacy tab. 2. Select Everybody for the following entry: Other people can communicate by text, voice, or invites. Conclusion

Minecraft shines as a multiplayer game. It doesn't really matter if you're playing online or offline, starting or joining a multiplayer match is simple. Give it a go!

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