There are three ways to play multiplayer in "Minecraft: Java Edition:" through an online server, a LAN server, or a "Minecraft Realms" server.

If you’ve ever wanted to create your very own always-online Minecraft world to share with friends, we’ve got everything you need to know about how to make a Minecraft server right here.

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.