How to join a friends minecraft server java

Single-player Minecraft just not cutting it? Looking to explore the vast procedurally generated world of blocks with your friends? Look no further, here's everything you need to know on how to join a Minecraft server.

Finding a Minecraft Server's IP Address

Whether you're joining a friend's private server or a public one with thousands of players, you must find the server's IP address.

Don't worry, this is quick and easy, but it is a different process to finding your own IP address on Windows or Mac.

For Private Servers

If your friend has their own server that you want to join, ask them for the IP.

If they already know the server's IP address, skip to the next section.

If they purchased server hosting from a third-party site, they can usually find the IP address by checking the site's dashboard or an email they may have received upon purchase.

If they're running the server from their own computer, you have two options to connect — LAN (Local Access Network) and over the internet (the owner needs to port-forward for others to connect over t

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