To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

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For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.

It is possible to create a free Minecraft server in both versions of this game (Java and Bedrock) but it implies, first of all, to have your own hosting. The main edition is the JAVA PC version.