How to play multiplayer in Minecraft, using either a public server or one you create yourself

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.
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I’ve Hosted My Own Minecraft Server for Years (And You Should Too)

You can host a Minecraft server for free on your own computer. Using software like MC Server Soft or Crafty Controller 4 makes hosting and managing the server easy. Hosting your own server allows ...

Yes, 'Minecraft' is cross-platform — here's how to play with your friends on any system

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users ...
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My friend's 'Minecraft' realm was the community I needed while 2020 slid downward

It was a normal evening in late June when a friend's fateful suggestion landed in our Discord server. "If I set up a private Minecraft server for Friend Land, would anyone be interested in that?" he ...