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

While some Minecraft players may remember the days when playing multiplayer took some legwork, Mojang has made playing with friends incredibly simple and accessible since the beta days.

In the Minecraft Java 1.19 update, players can either play the game alone or with other players in a multiplayer world.

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

The latest 'Minecraft' snapshot update adds LAN support that may become official in a future update, unless the decision gets blocked. Read on to find out more.