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 ...

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.

This article is a guide on how to setup a Java Edition server on a PC. Read: How to start a Minecraft 1.16.5 Server (Windows 2021) Chart New Territories with the ultimate Minecraft Seed Generator!

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.