You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.

Discover various ways to enjoy Minecraft multiplayer with friends, from local LAN play to online servers and Mojang-hosted Minecraft Realms. Explore different setups like free server hosting with ...

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

Want to know how to set up a Minecraft server with your friends? Here's all you need to know with step-by-step instructions.

Connect to it with your Minecraft client and explore your shiny new world. To run Minecraft on OS X and Linux, you'll also need a Java runtime environment installed.