Want to know how to set up a Minecraft server with your friends? Here's all you need to know with step-by-step instructions.

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.

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.