For the Java Edition, cross-play with the Bedrock is not officially supported. However, tools like GeyserMC allow the Bedrock players to connect to the Java servers easily.

The number of Minecraft multiplayer servers out there is nearly endless, though some are certainly preferable to others.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

Like Bedrock, mods, realms and skins can be used in the Java version of Minecraft, and the servers are always packed with people looking to play alongside you.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.