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.

The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft is playable with friends using peer-to-peer online multiplayer, where you can join your friends’ active sessions for free. But if you want a server that will ...