It's not an option I would recommend too much in the long run, because to play, that person will have to be connected and with the server running at all times. In other words, every time you want to ...

The Minecraft 1.20 update was recently released by Mojang and contained loads of new features and optimizations. Hence, almost all the major servers on which millions of players flock and play ...

Creating a Minecraft modded server can be challenging at first, but eventually quite rewarding as gamers can tweak and install mods exactly to their liking, without compromise. How to make your own ...

If you’ve ever wanted to create a Minecraft server, but were put off by file modification or confusing terminology, don’t fret. Creating your own server is a fairly simple endeavor, provided you ...

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 stay ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...