In Minecraft Java Edition, players can either jump into a world on their own and explore it, or they can join their friends in a multiplayer world and play together.

There are three ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition, two of which are free. You can join a public server, create your own, or purchase a Minecraft Realm.

From this point on, as long as you have the server open on your PC, any player should be able to join after performing these last steps: Open Minecraft: Java Edition.

Minecraft Multiplayer - How To Play With Friends It's not always easy to join your friends in Minecraft, but we've got all you need to know.