One of the best parts of Minecraft is playing it with friends. There are few things more memorable than killing the ender dragon and working on large-scale builds with buddies. While playing on a ...

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It's not an option I would recommend too much in the long run, because to play, that person will have to be connected and with the server running at all times. In other words, every time you want to ...

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own Minecraft world where you and your friends can explore, build, and battle together—on your terms? Maybe you’ve tried joining public servers, only to find ...

Creating, exploring, and taking on monsters in "Minecraft" is a uniquely immersive and boundless experience, but entering a world with friends is even more fun than going at it solo because you can ...

Minecraft servers continue to populate the online landscape, either hosted by a group of friends, one player, or entire companies. Regardless, each server provides its own unique take on the sandbox ...

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. If your friends are on the ...

You’ve got a PlayStation 5 and a world of ideas, but you’ve hit the console’s wall: how do you get your own custom Minecraft server running? The PS5’s Minecraft: Bedrock Edition doesn’t make joining ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Minecraft is a sandbox-type game where you gather materials and use them to create things, which is about as understated a description as “the sun is a big bright light in the sky.” The poster child ...