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

Click "Done." The server will show up on the multiplayer screen and its status (online or offline) will be displayed. To access the server, double-click the name.

Minecraft is a sandbox game that allows gamers to play with other players on LAN, online servers and realms. Survival multiplayer servers are some of the most fun servers to play on.

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.

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.

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

Realms Plus can be purchased within the Minecraft Marketplace. For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website.

Microsoft's aspirin will come this summer, though, when Minecraft will get a built-in server browser that makes servers easier to discover and use, said Minecraft marketing leader Emily Orrson.