How to Play Minecraft with Friends

There are many ways to play with friends in Minecraft, ranging from realms to dedicated servers. Whether you have a small or large group of friends, you have a few multiplayer options. Having friends tag along opens the door for endless possibilities, especially in Minecraft: Java Edition. Play with modpacks, plugins, datapacks, or jump into pre-made adventure maps – the choice is yours! In this Nitrado article, let’s explore how you can play Minecraft with friends.

Dedicated Servers

One of the best ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft is using a dedicated server. This takes the load off your computer, as the server is running on a separate machine. There’s also a web-interface that allows you to customize your gaming experience. Quickly and easily change server settings, install mods, set up plugins, upload worlds, and so much more. While you’re enjoying all this fun, the server remains online 24/7 until you decide to stop it.

Beyond customization, dedicated servers from Nitrado provide you high security. For instance, your multiplayer experience is protected by advanced DDoS protection – ensuring no one attacks your server. In case you’re worried about lag, don’t worry! You can choose any server location around the world that’s best suited for your connection.

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Self-hosted Servers

On the flip side, you can directly host your own Minecraft server to play with friends. This multiplayer option can be difficult, as you must download required files, allocate computer memory, port forward, among other things. If you manage to do all that, then you must always have the server online for anyone to connect. In other words, if you shut down your computer – the server goes offline. Check out this tutorial about setting this up if you’re interested.

As for customization, you would work with the files directly to configure it. There is no convenient web-interface, so everything will be in files. You must know which areas to access and which lines or options to edit. You’d be able to still install mods, plugins, and other addons, but you need to make sure that the server is compatible with them.

Alternatively, you can host a LAN server and use external programs to get your friends on the same network – allowing you to play together. Unfortunately, modding or other customization is not possible. For more information about this and other related details, visit here.

Minecraft Realms

In cases where you don’t want a dedicated or self-hosted server, Minecraft Realms are an option. This is a universal method to play with friends, as it’s available for both Bedrock & Java. It costs money and isn’t being hosted on your computer, but rather Mojang itself. Customization is extremely limited, with almost no real way to install mods or plugins. It’s essentially a LAN server, but more convenient for average players.

Minecraft Server Hosting Benefits

Hosting your own Minecraft server allows you to invite friends, which is the only way to play multiplayer. Whether you use dedicated servers, LANs, or Realms, you can do it! Many users want to have mods, plugins, or other customization for their adventures. With this in mind, we strongly recommend a dedicated server. You can quickly set up anything you want to begin playing with friends. Additionally, you will be protected by advanced security systems and have access to an easy-to-use interface.

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