In Minecraft Java Edition, players can either jump into a world on their own and explore it, or they can join their friends in a multiplayer world and play together.

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm.

From this point on, as long as you have the server open on your PC, any player should be able to join after performing these last steps: Open Minecraft: Java Edition.

How to join a friend's world on local multiplayer You can play Bedrock edition with friends using the same console in split-screen mode, or on different consoles or editions by connecting over ...