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 ...

Minecraft is a sandbox game that allows gamers to play with other players on LAN, online servers and realms. Survival multiplayer servers are some of the most fun servers to play on.

The Bedrock Edition of the game has a straightforward approach to multiplayer as anyone can easily create a server world. However, this is slightly tricky in Java Edition.

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.