Minecraft is a perfectly enjoyable game to play solo. And even then, it will give us hours and hours of fun. Not in vain, to this day it is still one of the most played titles statistically . But, probably, one of the reasons for still being lost in its world after so many years is the possibility of playing in the company of friends. The question is… how exactly does its multiplayer work? Below I will tell you everything you need to know about it.
What is Minecraft Realms and what is it for?
First of all, it is important to emphasize that any multiplayer option is equally valid whether you play the Bedrock Edition or the Java version. Although the process is slightly different in each one. That being said, we have different types of servers at our disposal. Thus, Minecraft allows us to play on LAN , to play with players connected to our same network. And at the same time, it provides us with online servers .
If you choose the second option, Mojang and Microsoft provide a very interesting service. This is known as Minecraft Realms and allows you to quickly and easily set up your own online server. This way, it will be very easy for your friends to find you and enter the world you want to share with them.
How to connect to a server in Minecraft Bedrock Edition?
If you want to connect to a server in Bedrock Edition, you just need to start the game and click “Play” in the main menu. This will take you to a screen with three tabs. You will need to click on the “Servers” tab . Do you want to join a friend’s realm? Then you will click on the “Friends” tab. This tab will allow you to see which Realms you are currently registered in, as well as see which friends usually play Minecraft.
And if we want to add a new friend, we just need to ask for their gamertag and then press the “Add Friend” button . Of course, if one of our friends is already in a Minecraft Realm, we can request to join that world . To do this, we’ll need an invitation code that the person will have to give us. Remember that to play Minecraft online we need a Microsoft account. It’s also possible to join public servers , by the way.
How to host our own free server in Minecraft Bedrock Edition?
Creating and sharing your own server is even easier. To do this, you just need to create a new world or load one from your list. Then, you just need to open the menu and press the “Invite to game” button. From there, you can invite your friends. It’s that simple.
How to host our own free server in Minecraft Java Edition?
If you want to do the same thing in the Java version, the procedure is very simple. To connect to another server, just go to the “Multiplayer” menu . Once inside, if there are LAN games, they will appear automatically. And if you want to enter a foreign server, just enter its name and the IP of that server. However, keep in mind that the version of Minecraft you are playing must be the same version used on that server.
As for creating it ourselves, the procedure is simple if we want to do it on LAN, but quite complex if we want it online (it requires a separate guide). If it is LAN, just select that option and then configure the game: if we want cheats or not, for example. Finally, we click on “Start LAN World” and everything is ready.
Tips for using servers safely
Finally, I leave you with a list of basic tips to make the most of your online Minecraft games without sacrificing security . Ideal for keeping an eye on minors, by the way. In any case, the truth is that the community of this game is particularly healthy compared to that of other popular titles.
- Don’t share personal data : Never share personal data with strangers. Not even something as mundane as your favorite food.
- Don’t add strangers to your friends list : If you don’t trust a player you’ve met enough, don’t add them to your friends list.
- Silence spammers – This is an easy-to-use tool. Don’t be afraid to use it if you encounter annoying users.
- Use blocking if necessary : If you never want to meet a certain player again, remember that you can block them forever. If you do, they won’t be able to communicate with you, even through Xbox Live. And of course, they won’t be able to join your Minecraft Realm.
- Report issues : If you encounter malicious users, you should not just block them. It is important to report them. This will prevent them from continuing to roam the game.
- Disable multiplayer if you don’t want interruptions : It’s important to note that if you have Xbox Live multiplayer enabled, your local worlds have multiplayer enabled by default. If you want to play alone for a while, remember to disable it.
- Always have a friendly attitude : if you have a positive attitude towards others when you play, it will be easier for others to have a positive attitude towards you as well.