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

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

Minecraft Realms is a new feature added in the Redstone Update. Realms allow for small, paid public servers hosted by Mojang. Around 100 players were randomly selected to test Realms with the update.

Because sometimes it is nice to avoid the rest of the internet - our Minecraft Realms Guide has everything you need to know.

Minecraft continues to evolve thanks to a sequence of free in-game updates for both Java and Bedrock Edition.

There are a number of plugins that can do wildly different things to each player’s Minecraft experience. Realms and plugins for them allow players to share these variations to the vanilla game.

When you attempt to create or join a Realm in Minecraft Bedrock or Java edition for Windows 11/10 PC or in Minecraft edition for Xbox, you may get the permissions prompt stating You cannot play on ...

Minecraft Realms are servers run by Microsoft where players can invite their friends for private games.