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

Open LAN mode to share Minecraft worlds with your friends (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios) Another great way to share Minecraft worlds is by using LAN mode, one of the most popular ...

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.

If Minecraft fans want to invite their friends to their world without using the "open to LAN" function, Essential makes the process easy.

We'll cover the prerequisites for joining friends in Minecraft, no matter which version you're playing, as well as troubleshoot some common issues found when trying to play Minecraft multiplayer.