Learn how to build a multiplayer game server that, while inexpensive, is powerful enough to manage both first-person combat games and competitive role-playing games.

Want to make a Minecraft server so you can play with your friends? It's easier than you'd think, thanks to numerous options that allow tons of flexibility.

How to play with friends on Minecraft: Java Servers are the basic building block of Minecraft's multiplayer mode. Anyone playing together will need to be on the same server.