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

Those who have played Minecraft for some time are likely familiar with the pause menu. One of the menu's buttons is labeled "Open to LAN," but what exactly does it do?

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