How To Join Multiplayer Servers in Minecraft 1.16.0 (Pocket Edition, Xbox, PS4, Switch, PC)
Minecraft Multiplayer for Public Servers
Public servers are what most Java players use to link up with others. Servers are free to join and you can find them by using any of the many server-listing sites such as MinecraftServers.org (just search “Minecraft Servers” in your web browser to find more listing sites).
Weve covered an in-depth guide on How to Join a Minecraft Server already, but heres a quick rundown:
Copy the IP Address of the server you want to join. This will look something like “makeuseof.example.com”
Navigate to the Multiplayer screen in your Minecraft client. Click on Add Server or Direct Connection.
Paste the IP address into the box labeled Server Address.
If you chose Add Server on step 3, give the server a name and click Done, then double click on the server from your list or select it and choose Join Server. If you chose Direct Connection, click Join Server.
Enjoy playing Minecraft with friends!
While your range is narrower than Java Edition players, there are definitely public servers you can join to play Minecraft with your friends in Bedrock Edition.
Start Minecraft BE. Click Play and navigate to the Servers tab.
You can choose from the list of Featured Servers which have a high player count and feature game modes like Skywars, Build Battle, and more.
You can also add another server by clicking Add Server.
Enter the servers name, IP address, and port. Click Save to keep this server bookmarked.
Youre all set! Enjoy Minecraft multiplayer in Bedrock Edition.
Minecraft Multiplayer for Private Servers
If your friend is running a private server, either from their own PC or through third-party hosting services, youll need the servers IP address. Copy and paste it as you would a public server address to join.
If youre not sure how to find an IP address for a public server, its covered in How to Join a Minecraft Server.
Make Minecraft Multiplayer Easy With Realms
Realms work for both Minecraft Bedrock Edition and Minecraft Java Edition, though they are not cross-compatible (a friend who plays on Java Edition cannot play on a Bedrock Edition players realm).
Realms are Minecrafts version of personal servers. This is the easiest way to create a private world to craft and build with your friends.
FAQ
How can you tell if someone is online on Minecraft?
Simply insert their name instead of a selector in /execute if , like this: /execute if entity Horst run … This checks if that player exists in the world, which is only the case if they’re currently online on that server/LAN game or playing that world in Singleplayer.
How do you turn online on Minecraft?
Within the “Privacy & online safety” screen, select “Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety.” Scroll down the Allow/Block options to find “You can join multiplayer games.” Ticking “Allow” for this one will have multiplayer enabled on Minecraft Java Edition.
Can I appear offline on Minecraft?
On your control panel, navigate to Files > Config Files. On the Config Files page, select Server Settings. Locate the option called Online Mode and select Disabled from the drop-down menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.
How do you turn off online status in Minecraft?
On your control panel, navigate to Files > Config Files. On the Config Files page, select Server Settings. Locate the option called Online Mode and select Disabled from the drop-down menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.
