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	The game runs an internal [[Minecraft:server]] for singleplayer mode, allowing for better parity between the multiplayer and singleplayer experience. However, there are still some differences between a multiplayer and singleplayer game, one being that the game cannot be [[Minecraft:pause]]d by a player.		The game runs an internal [[Minecraft:server]] for singleplayer mode, allowing for better parity between the multiplayer and singleplayer experience. However, there are still some differences between a multiplayer and singleplayer game, one being that the game cannot be [[Minecraft:pause]]d by a player.

	Opening the game menu in multiplayer does not pause the game. For example, if the player has items being [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed in a furnace, pressing the pause button ({{key\|~~Esc~~}} by default) does not stop the smelting process. [[Minecraft:Mob]]s and entities don't pause and continue to work regardless, and even attacking the player. Although, in {{JE}}, server [[Minecraft:operator]]s can simulate pausing by using {{cmd\|tick freeze}} command. In this state, non-player characters and interactions such as [[Minecraft:physics]], [[Minecraft:Daylight cycle\|daylight]] and [[Minecraft:weather]] cycle, [[Minecraft:mob AI]] and movements, item [[Minecraft:smelting]], certain [[Minecraft:animation]]s, and other [[Minecraft:Tick#Game process\|actions]] are frozen. Players and player-ridden entities are still able to continue play, regardless if they are operator status or not.		Opening the game menu in multiplayer does not pause the game. For example, if the player has items being [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed in a furnace, pressing the pause button ({{key\|Escape}} by default) does not stop the smelting process. [[Minecraft:Mob]]s and entities don't pause and continue to work regardless, and even attacking the player. Although, in {{JE}}, server [[Minecraft:operator]]s can simulate pausing by using {{cmd\|tick freeze}} command. In this state, non-player characters and interactions such as [[Minecraft:physics]], [[Minecraft:Daylight cycle\|daylight]] and [[Minecraft:weather]] cycle, [[Minecraft:mob AI]] and movements, item [[Minecraft:smelting]], certain [[Minecraft:animation]]s, and other [[Minecraft:Tick#Game process\|actions]] are frozen. Players and player-ridden entities are still able to continue play, regardless if they are operator status or not.

	In multiplayer mode, the [[Minecraft:locator bar]] is enabled and keeps track of other players' waypoints. This is absent in singleplayer, though {{in\|JE}}, it can be enabled manually for tracking [[Minecraft:entities]] using {{cmd\|waypoint}} command and {{attr\|waypoint_transmit_range}} attribute.		In multiplayer mode, the [[Minecraft:locator bar]] is enabled and keeps track of other players' waypoints. This is absent in singleplayer, though {{in\|JE}}, it can be enabled manually for tracking [[Minecraft:entities]] using {{cmd\|waypoint}} command and {{attr\|waypoint_transmit_range}} attribute.

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	[[File:Multiplayer_preview.png\|thumb\|From left to right: [[Kai]], [[Minecraft:Steve]], [[Minecraft:Efe]], and [[Minecraft:Zuri]] playing together]]		[[File:Multiplayer_preview.png\|thumb\|From left to right: [[Kai]], [[Minecraft:Steve]], [[Minecraft:Efe]], and [[Minecraft:Zuri]] playing together]]
	'''Multiplayer''' is the style of playing ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' that involves multiple [[Minecraft:player]]s interacting on a single [[Minecraft:world]] hosted by a player or an external [[Minecraft:server]], allowing them to work together to mine [[Minecraft:ores]], build structures, and ~~fight~~ [[Minecraft:~~mobs~~]] ~~(or~~ [[Minecraft:~~PvP\|~~each other~~]])~~, or to simply play together.		'''Multiplayer''' is the style of playing ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' that involves multiple [[Minecraft:player]]s interacting on a single [[Minecraft:world]] hosted by a player or an external [[Minecraft:server]], allowing them to work together to mine [[Minecraft:ores]], build structures, and [[Minecraft:Combat\|fight]] [[Minecraft:mobs]] or each other, or to simply play together.

	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==
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	Multiplayer allows for [[Minecraft:player]]-driven activities beyond the main game objectives. Players often establish [[Minecraft:w:Virtual economy\|in-game economy]] by building shops to trade valuable resources like [[Minecraft:diamond]]s and [[Minecraft:enchanted]] items. They can also engage in elaborate building for their homes and structures, such as {{w\|house}}s, {{w\|bridge}}s, {{w\|castle}}s, {{w\|pixel art}}s, {{w\|statue}}s, and more – usually forming into {{w\|town}}s or {{w\|cities}}.		Multiplayer allows for [[Minecraft:player]]-driven activities beyond the main game objectives. Players often establish [[Minecraft:w:Virtual economy\|in-game economy]] by building shops to trade valuable resources like [[Minecraft:diamond]]s and [[Minecraft:enchanted]] items. They can also engage in elaborate building for their homes and structures, such as {{w\|house}}s, {{w\|bridge}}s, {{w\|castle}}s, {{w\|pixel art}}s, {{w\|statue}}s, and more – usually forming into {{w\|town}}s or {{w\|cities}}.

	Multiplayer ~~games~~ can also deviate from the base game ~~experience~~; competitive ~~games like~~ [[Minecraft:~~player versus player~~]] ~~(PvP)~~ and many [[Minecraft:Server#Minigame\|minigame]]s are heavily community-based. In addition, ~~most custom adventure~~ [[Minecraft:~~World~~\|~~map~~]]s are also playable in multiplayer. These activities often rely on the [[Minecraft:chat]] system for communication between players, which can be managed on the [[Minecraft:Social interactions]] screen.{{Only\|java}} There are various communication tools within the multiplayer chat using commands such as {{Cmd\|msg}} for private messaging, and the host of the world can change multiplayer settings.		Multiplayer experiences can also deviate from the base game; competitive gamemodes can involve [[Minecraft:combat]] between players and many [[Minecraft:Server#Minigame\|minigame]]s are heavily community-based. In addition, many [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Custom maps\|adventure maps]] are also playable in multiplayer. These activities often rely on the [[Minecraft:chat]] system for communication between players, which can be managed on the [[Minecraft:Social interactions]] screen.{{Only\|java}} There are various communication tools within the multiplayer chat using commands such as {{Cmd\|msg}} for private messaging, and the host of the world can change multiplayer settings.

	=== Differences from singleplayer ===		=== Differences from singleplayer ===

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	Worlds hosted on servers can also be joined through LAN play as described above. Servers cannot be joined through the Xbox network in ''Bedrock Edition''.		Worlds hosted on servers can also be joined through LAN play as described above. Servers cannot be joined through the Xbox network in ''Bedrock Edition''.

	The [[Minecraft:Official Minecraft Server List]] by GamerSafer and Mojang features a variety of servers for the player to choose, which are categorized into options such as [[Minecraft:~~minigame~~]]s, [[Minecraft:SMP]]s, and [[Minecraft:creative]] builds.<!-- Copy from [[Minecraft:Official Minecraft Server List#Servers]] --> All servers listed on the website are required to comply with [https://aka.ms/MCUsageGuidelines Minecraft Usage Guidelines] (MUG) and [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/eula End-user license agreement] (EULA), and have been vetted by both GamerSafer and the [https://x.com/IP_Justice Mojang Enforcement Team].<!-- Copy from [[Minecraft:Server list#Official Minecraft Server List]] -->		The [[Minecraft:Official Minecraft Server List]] by GamerSafer and Mojang features a variety of servers for the player to choose, which are categorized into options such as [[Minecraft:Server#Minigame\|minigames]], [[Minecraft:SMP]]s, and [[Minecraft:creative]] builds.<!-- Copy from [[Minecraft:Official Minecraft Server List#Servers]] --> All servers listed on the website are required to comply with [https://aka.ms/MCUsageGuidelines Minecraft Usage Guidelines] (MUG) and [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/eula End-user license agreement] (EULA), and have been vetted by both GamerSafer and the [https://x.com/IP_Justice Mojang Enforcement Team].<!-- Copy from [[Minecraft:Server list#Official Minecraft Server List]] -->

	== Realms ==		== Realms ==

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	== Player list ==		== Player list ==
	=== ''Java Edition'' ===		=== ''Java Edition'' ===
	Players can see a list of players in the server by holding down {{key\|Tab}} key, which is [[Minecraft:Controls\|bound]] to List Players by default. For each player, the face part of their [[Minecraft:skin]] is shown alongside their [[Minecraft:username]], and on the right, a network bar indicator that shows how good the player's connection to the server; when more green bar is filled in the indicator, the lower [[Minecraft:w:Lag_(video_games)#Ping_time\|ping time]] the player has. If a scoreboard objective is set to the {{cd\|list}} [[Minecraft:Scoreboard#Display_slots\|display slot]], the player's score for that objective is shown to the left of the network indicator. Players in spectator mode have a grayed out and italicised username.		Players can see a list of players in the server by holding down {{key\|Tab}} key, which is [[Minecraft:Controls\|bound]] to List Players by default. For each player, the face part of their [[Minecraft:skin]] is shown alongside their [[Minecraft:username]], and on the right, a network bar indicator that shows how good the player's connection to the server; when more green bar is filled in the indicator, the lower [[Minecraft:w:Lag_(video_games)#Ping_time\|ping time]] the player has. If a scoreboard objective is set to the {{cd\|list}} [[Minecraft:Scoreboard#Display_slots\|display slot]], the player's score for that objective is shown to the left of the network indicator. Players in spectator mode have a grayed out and italicised username. The [[Minecraft:Skin#Features\|outer layer]], or hat, of a player is not loaded in the player list until they are in render distance.

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	LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.		LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.

			==== Peer-to-Peer ====
			{{Main\|Peer-to-Peer}}
			{{Removed\|section=1\|This feature was present in earlier versions of {{JE}}, but has been removed from the full release of [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.2]], and no longer functions in versions which did have it. It is planned to be reintroduced at a later date.}}
			[[File:Invite_to_world_toast.png\|thumb\|width=225x225\|Receiving invite to friend's world toast]]
			Players that are in-game friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]] could join each other's online multiplayer worlds via [[Minecraft:Peer-to-Peer]]. Friends that are online could be invited to join to a world through the "Invite to game" button displayed next to their profile in the "Friends" tab and the Friends could accept or deny the invite.

			The player could also request to join a friend's online world and the friend could accept or deny the request in the "Friends" tab.

	===''Bedrock Edition''===		===''Bedrock Edition''===
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	The host can set specific [[Minecraft:permissions]] for each player in the game. By default, a player upon joining gets "Member" role, which enables mining, building, and interacting with the world and entities. This can be set in the multiplayer settings, which provides "Visitor" and "Operator" roles, and further more on the player permissions screen in the pause menu, which provides more granular and custom permissions. The host can also kick active players from the multiplayer world, or ban them to hide the world for them.		The host can set specific [[Minecraft:permissions]] for each player in the game. By default, a player upon joining gets "Member" role, which enables mining, building, and interacting with the world and entities. This can be set in the multiplayer settings, which provides "Visitor" and "Operator" roles, and further more on the player permissions screen in the pause menu, which provides more granular and custom permissions. The host can also kick active players from the multiplayer world, or ban them to hide the world for them.

	The "Visible to LAN ~~Players~~" option allows anyone ~~(except Nintendo Switch players)~~ on the same local network (either by {{w\|Wi-Fi hotspot}} or [[Minecraft:w:Router (computing)\|router]]) as the host to join them, regardless if they are an Xbox friend of the host or not, and does not require any internet connection.		The "Visible to LAN players" option allows anyone on the same local network (either by {{w\|Wi-Fi hotspot}} or [[Minecraft:w:Router (computing)\|router]]) as the host to join them, regardless if they are an Xbox friend of the host or not, and does not require any internet connection.

	On console versions, playing a multiplayer game requires an online subscription of either {{w\|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{w\|~~Nintendo Switch Online~~}}, or {{w\|~~PlayStation Plus~~}}.<ref>{{cite\|title=How to Join a Friend’s Online World in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition\|website=Minecraft Help Center\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/24122512131213}}</ref> This includes joining or hosting a LAN multiplayer game.		On console versions, playing a multiplayer game requires an online subscription of either {{w\|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{w\|PlayStation Plus}}, or {{w\|Nintendo Switch Online}}.<ref>{{cite\|title=How to Join a Friend’s Online World in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition\|website=Minecraft Help Center\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/24122512131213}}</ref> This includes joining or hosting a LAN multiplayer game.

	There can be a maximum of 5 or 8 players at a time in a world, depending on the host's system, and can be set using {{cmd\|setmaxplayers}} up to 40 players.		There can be a maximum of 5 or 8 players at a time in a world, depending on the host's system, and can be set using {{cmd\|setmaxplayers}} up to 40 players.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to [[Minecraft:Peer-to-Peer]] online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for ~~peer~~ to ~~peer~~ online play.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for Peer-to-Peer online play.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|"Open to LAN" renamed back from "Multiplayer Options".\|The "Game Mode" and "Allow Commands" options are now under a "Settings for Other Players" header, and no longer affect the host of a world.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|"Open to LAN" renamed back from "Multiplayer Options".\|The "Game Mode" and "Allow Commands" options are now under a "Settings for Other Players" header, and no longer affect the host of a world.}}
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	== Servers ==		== Servers ==
	{{Main\|Server list}}		{{Main\|Server list}}
	~~{{tabber~~		[[File:Multiplayer_Screen.png\|thumb\|The multiplayer screen {{in\|JE}} allows the player to add a new server or join them]]
	~~\|class=tabber-images thumb-right tabber-italic~~		[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|right\|The server list in ''Bedrock Edition'', which [[Featured servers\|features partnered servers]]]]
	~~\|tabname1=Java Edition~~
	~~\|tabcontent1=~~[[File:Multiplayer_Screen.png\|thumb\|The multiplayer screen {{in\|JE}} allows the player to add a new server or join them.]]
	~~\|tabname2=Bedrock Edition~~
	~~\|tabcontent2=~~
	[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|right\|The server list in ''Bedrock Edition'', which [[Featured servers\|features partnered servers]].]]
	}}
	A [[Minecraft:server]] is a standalone software that allows players to host a ''Minecraft'' world outside the normal [[Minecraft:Client software\|game software]]. In order to join a ''Minecraft'' server, the game includes a menu where players can join a server, and save the ones they've visited. This feature is called the '''server list''', and it's available inside the Multiplayer menu,{{only\|JE\|short=1}} or the Servers tab on the [[Minecraft:Play menu]].{{only\|BE\|short=1}} From the list, players can check if a server is online, check their {{w\|Ping (video games)\|ping time}} to the server, and see how many players are in the game. {{IN\|BE}}, the server list includes [[Minecraft:featured servers]] which are partnered with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]. In the console versions, the featured servers are the only servers available to the players, and external servers cannot be added or accessed.		A [[Minecraft:server]] is a standalone software that allows players to host a ''Minecraft'' world outside the normal [[Minecraft:Client software\|game software]]. In order to join a ''Minecraft'' server, the game includes a menu where players can join a server, and save the ones they've visited. This feature is called the '''server list''', and it's available inside the Multiplayer menu,{{only\|JE\|short=1}} or the Servers tab on the [[Minecraft:Play menu]].{{only\|BE\|short=1}} From the list, players can check if a server is online, check their {{w\|Ping (video games)\|ping time}} to the server, and see how many players are in the game. {{IN\|BE}}, the server list includes [[Minecraft:featured servers]] which are partnered with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]. In the console versions, the featured servers are the only servers available to the players, and external servers cannot be added or accessed.

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	=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===		=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
	[[File:Ore UI - Game Menu - Social Tab Screen Menu "World" Tab (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|The social drawer in the game menu]]		[[File:Ore UI - Game Menu - Social Tab Screen Menu "World" Tab (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|The social drawer in the game menu]]
	Online players in the server can be seen in [[Minecraft:social drawer]] in the [[Minecraft:Game Menu\|game menu]] (opened with {{Keys\|F4}} or the bound key). Each player is shown with their [[Minecraft:player permission]], and their ~~Xbox profile picture~~, allowing to open the [[Minecraft:profile]] and change social settings.		Online players in the server can be seen in [[Minecraft:social drawer]] in the [[Minecraft:Game Menu\|game menu]] (opened with {{Keys\|F4}} or the bound key). Each player is shown with their [[Minecraft:player permission]], and their skin face, allowing to open the [[Minecraft:profile]] and change social settings.

	== Parties ==		== Parties ==

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	Once published, the host's game sends a UDP multicast to the {{w\|multicast address}} <code>224.0.2.60:4445</code> every 1.5 seconds, notifying other players of the host's presence, and making their LAN world pop up automatically in the [[Minecraft:server list]].		Once published, the host's game sends a UDP multicast to the {{w\|multicast address}} <code>224.0.2.60:4445</code> every 1.5 seconds, notifying other players of the host's presence, and making their LAN world pop up automatically in the [[Minecraft:server list]].

	~~In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.2]]{{upcoming}},~~ LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.		LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.

	===''Bedrock Edition''===		===''Bedrock Edition''===
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for peer to peer online play.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for peer to peer online play.}}

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	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.1.0\|The first public version of ''Pocket Edition'' ~~have~~ multiplayer ~~support in~~ a ~~form of~~ wireless local area network.\|Multiplayer worlds can be saved for offline use with the "Copy World" button in the [[Minecraft:pause menu]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.1.0\|The first public version of ''Pocket Edition'' supports multiplayer over a wireless local area network.\|Multiplayer worlds can be saved for offline use with the "Copy World" button in the [[Minecraft:pause menu]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.7.0\|Added the [[Minecraft:chat]] system.\|Added Pocket [[Minecraft:Realms]], accessible only to the testers of the ''Java Edition'' Realms.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.7.0\|Added the [[Minecraft:chat]] system.\|Added Pocket [[Minecraft:Realms]], accessible only to the testers of the ''Java Edition'' Realms.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.7.4\|Added an "External" button in the edit section of world create menu, for connecting to servers by IP address.\|Added support for [[Minecraft:commands]], however no commands have been implemented yet.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.7.4\|Added an "External" button in the edit section of world create menu, for connecting to servers by IP address.\|Added support for [[Minecraft:commands]], however no commands have been implemented yet.}}

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	LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.		LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.

			==== Peer-to-Peer ====
			{{Main\|Peer-to-Peer}}
			{{Removed\|section=1\|This feature was present in earlier versions of {{JE}}, but has been removed from the full release of [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.2]], and no longer functions in versions which did have it. It is planned to be reintroduced at a later date.}}
			[[File:Invite_to_world_toast.png\|thumb\|width=225x225\|Receiving invite to friend's world toast]]
			Players that are in-game friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]] could join each other's online multiplayer worlds via [[Minecraft:Peer-to-Peer]]. Friends that are online could be invited to join to a world through the "Invite to game" button displayed next to their profile in the "Friends" tab and the Friends could accept or deny the invite.

			The player could also request to join a friend's online world and the friend could accept or deny the request in the "Friends" tab.

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	The host can set specific [[Minecraft:permissions]] for each player in the game. By default, a player upon joining gets "Member" role, which enables mining, building, and interacting with the world and entities. This can be set in the multiplayer settings, which provides "Visitor" and "Operator" roles, and further more on the player permissions screen in the pause menu, which provides more granular and custom permissions. The host can also kick active players from the multiplayer world, or ban them to hide the world for them.		The host can set specific [[Minecraft:permissions]] for each player in the game. By default, a player upon joining gets "Member" role, which enables mining, building, and interacting with the world and entities. This can be set in the multiplayer settings, which provides "Visitor" and "Operator" roles, and further more on the player permissions screen in the pause menu, which provides more granular and custom permissions. The host can also kick active players from the multiplayer world, or ban them to hide the world for them.

	The "Visible to LAN ~~Players~~" option allows anyone ~~(except Nintendo Switch players)~~ on the same local network (either by {{w\|Wi-Fi hotspot}} or [[Minecraft:w:Router (computing)\|router]]) as the host to join them, regardless if they are an Xbox friend of the host or not, and does not require any internet connection.		The "Visible to LAN players" option allows anyone on the same local network (either by {{w\|Wi-Fi hotspot}} or [[Minecraft:w:Router (computing)\|router]]) as the host to join them, regardless if they are an Xbox friend of the host or not, and does not require any internet connection.

	On console versions, playing a multiplayer game requires an online subscription of either {{w\|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{w\|~~Nintendo Switch Online~~}}, or {{w\|~~PlayStation Plus~~}}.<ref>{{cite\|title=How to Join a Friend’s Online World in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition\|website=Minecraft Help Center\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/24122512131213}}</ref> This includes joining or hosting a LAN multiplayer game.		On console versions, playing a multiplayer game requires an online subscription of either {{w\|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{w\|PlayStation Plus}}, or {{w\|Nintendo Switch Online}}.<ref>{{cite\|title=How to Join a Friend’s Online World in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition\|website=Minecraft Help Center\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/24122512131213}}</ref> This includes joining or hosting a LAN multiplayer game.

	There can be a maximum of 5 or 8 players at a time in a world, depending on the host's system, and can be set using {{cmd\|setmaxplayers}} up to 40 players.		There can be a maximum of 5 or 8 players at a time in a world, depending on the host's system, and can be set using {{cmd\|setmaxplayers}} up to 40 players.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to [[Minecraft:Peer-to-Peer]] online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for ~~peer~~ to ~~peer~~ online play.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for Peer-to-Peer online play.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|"Open to LAN" renamed back from "Multiplayer Options".\|The "Game Mode" and "Allow Commands" options are now under a "Settings for Other Players" header, and no longer affect the host of a world.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|"Open to LAN" renamed back from "Multiplayer Options".\|The "Game Mode" and "Allow Commands" options are now under a "Settings for Other Players" header, and no longer affect the host of a world.}}
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	== Servers ==		== Servers ==
	{{Main\|Server list}}		{{Main\|Server list}}
	~~{{tabber~~		[[File:Multiplayer_Screen.png\|thumb\|The multiplayer screen {{in\|JE}} allows the player to add a new server or join them]]
	~~\|class=tabber-images thumb-right tabber-italic~~		[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|right\|The server list in ''Bedrock Edition'', which [[Featured servers\|features partnered servers]]]]
	~~\|tabname1=Java Edition~~
	~~\|tabcontent1=~~[[File:Multiplayer_Screen.png\|thumb\|The multiplayer screen {{in\|JE}} allows the player to add a new server or join them.]]
	~~\|tabname2=Bedrock Edition~~
	~~\|tabcontent2=~~
	[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|right\|The server list in ''Bedrock Edition'', which [[Featured servers\|features partnered servers]].]]
	}}
	A [[Minecraft:server]] is a standalone software that allows players to host a ''Minecraft'' world outside the normal [[Minecraft:Client software\|game software]]. In order to join a ''Minecraft'' server, the game includes a menu where players can join a server, and save the ones they've visited. This feature is called the '''server list''', and it's available inside the Multiplayer menu,{{only\|JE\|short=1}} or the Servers tab on the [[Minecraft:Play menu]].{{only\|BE\|short=1}} From the list, players can check if a server is online, check their {{w\|Ping (video games)\|ping time}} to the server, and see how many players are in the game. {{IN\|BE}}, the server list includes [[Minecraft:featured servers]] which are partnered with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]. In the console versions, the featured servers are the only servers available to the players, and external servers cannot be added or accessed.		A [[Minecraft:server]] is a standalone software that allows players to host a ''Minecraft'' world outside the normal [[Minecraft:Client software\|game software]]. In order to join a ''Minecraft'' server, the game includes a menu where players can join a server, and save the ones they've visited. This feature is called the '''server list''', and it's available inside the Multiplayer menu,{{only\|JE\|short=1}} or the Servers tab on the [[Minecraft:Play menu]].{{only\|BE\|short=1}} From the list, players can check if a server is online, check their {{w\|Ping (video games)\|ping time}} to the server, and see how many players are in the game. {{IN\|BE}}, the server list includes [[Minecraft:featured servers]] which are partnered with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]. In the console versions, the featured servers are the only servers available to the players, and external servers cannot be added or accessed.

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	=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===		=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
	[[File:Ore UI - Game Menu - Social Tab Screen Menu "World" Tab (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|The social drawer in the game menu]]		[[File:Ore UI - Game Menu - Social Tab Screen Menu "World" Tab (Bedrock).png\|thumb\|The social drawer in the game menu]]
	Online players in the server can be seen in [[Minecraft:social drawer]] in the [[Minecraft:Game Menu\|game menu]] (opened with {{Keys\|F4}} or the bound key). Each player is shown with their [[Minecraft:player permission]], and their ~~Xbox profile picture~~, allowing to open the [[Minecraft:profile]] and change social settings.		Online players in the server can be seen in [[Minecraft:social drawer]] in the [[Minecraft:Game Menu\|game menu]] (opened with {{Keys\|F4}} or the bound key). Each player is shown with their [[Minecraft:player permission]], and their skin face, allowing to open the [[Minecraft:profile]] and change social settings.

	== Parties ==		== Parties ==

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	Once published, the host's game sends a UDP multicast to the {{w\|multicast address}} <code>224.0.2.60:4445</code> every 1.5 seconds, notifying other players of the host's presence, and making their LAN world pop up automatically in the [[Minecraft:server list]].		Once published, the host's game sends a UDP multicast to the {{w\|multicast address}} <code>224.0.2.60:4445</code> every 1.5 seconds, notifying other players of the host's presence, and making their LAN world pop up automatically in the [[Minecraft:server list]].

	~~In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.2]]{{upcoming}},~~ LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.		LAN worlds can also be unpublished via this menu or the {{cmd\|unpublish}} command.

	===''Bedrock Edition''===		===''Bedrock Edition''===
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.1\|dev=22w24a\|Added the player reporting system, only accessible in multiplayer worlds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w04a\|Renamed "Allow cheats" to "Allow commands" on the Open to LAN screen.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap7\|Players can now open their worlds to online play and invite friends via the [[Minecraft:Friends list]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for peer to peer online play.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre1\|Players can no longer open their worlds for peer to peer online play.}}

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	\|Added commands for admins such as {{cmd\|kick}} and {{cmd\|ban}}.		\|Added commands for admins such as {{cmd\|kick}} and {{cmd\|ban}}.
	}}		}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.16a_02\|Multiplayer testing is concluded with multiplayer being released onto the base [[Minecraft:Applet#Hosting\|game page]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.16a_02\|dev=server 1.0\|Multiplayer testing is concluded with multiplayer being released onto the base [[Minecraft:Applet#Hosting\|game page]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.17a\|Players can now see the chat log when typing.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.17a\|dev=server 1.3\|Players can now see the chat log when typing.
	\|Added the ability to see the list of players logged in by pressing {{key\|Tab}}.		\|Added the ability to see the list of players logged in by pressing {{key\|Tab}}.
	\|Custom player skin test.		\|Custom player skin test.
	\|The chat can no longer be accessed in singleplayer.}}		\|The chat can no longer be accessed in singleplayer.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.18a\|Custom skins have been released.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.18a\|dev=server 1.4\|Custom skins have been released.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.18a_02\|Added support in chat for characters <nowiki>\|</nowiki>, @, and $.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.18a_02\|dev=server 1.4.1\|Added support in chat for characters <nowiki>\|</nowiki>, @, and $.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.23a\|Clicking a player's name under the player list pastes their username into the chat.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.23a\|dev=server 1.8.2\|Clicking a player's name under the player list pastes their username into the chat.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST\|Removed multiplayer.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST\|Removed multiplayer.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.28\|Readded multiplayer.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.28\|dev=server 1.9\|Readded multiplayer.
	\|Other players can be killed in multiplayer.}}		\|Other players can be killed in multiplayer.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.28_01\|Other players can no longer be killed in multiplayer.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.28_01\|dev=server 1.9\|Other players can no longer be killed in multiplayer.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java indev}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java indev}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.31\|dev=20091223-0040\|Multiplayer has been made partially inaccessible (although the multiplayer code still exists and can be re-enabled).		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.31\|dev=20091223-0040\|Multiplayer has been made partially inaccessible (although the multiplayer code still exists and can be re-enabled).
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.10\|Mojang hosts a private Survival multiplayer server that requires invitation to join.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.10\|Mojang hosts a private Survival multiplayer server that requires invitation to join.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.12\|Survival multiplayer testing begins.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.12\|Survival multiplayer testing begins.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.15\|Survival multiplayer is released.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.15\|dev=server 0.1.0\|Survival multiplayer is released.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.16\|Added {{cmd\|ban}}, {{cmd\|pardon}}, {{cmd\|ban-ip}}, {{cmd\|pardon-ip}}, {{cmd\|op}} and {{cmd\|deop}} commands.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.16\|dev=server 0.1.1\|Added {{cmd\|ban}}, {{cmd\|pardon}}, {{cmd\|ban-ip}}, {{cmd\|pardon-ip}}, {{cmd\|op}} and {{cmd\|deop}} commands.
	\|Added server operators.}}		\|Added server operators.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.16_01\|Added {{cmd\|tp <player1> <player2>}}, {{cmd\|save-all}}, {{cmd\|save-off}} and {{cmd\|save-on}} commands.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.16_01\|dev=server 0.1.2\|Added {{cmd\|tp <player1> <player2>}}, {{cmd\|save-all}}, {{cmd\|save-off}} and {{cmd\|save-on}} commands.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.16_02\|Added {{cmd\|tell}} and {{cmd\|list}} commands.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.16_02\|dev=server 0.1.3\|Added {{cmd\|tell}} and {{cmd\|list}} commands.
	\|Operators can now build in the spawn area.		\|Operators can now build in the spawn area.
	\|The server now logs what admin does what and broadcasts any admin events to all connected ops.		\|The server now logs what admin does what and broadcasts any admin events to all connected ops.
	\|{{cmd\|save-off}} now works.}}		\|{{cmd\|save-off}} now works.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.17\|[[Minecraft:Chicken]]s, [[Minecraft:pig]]s and [[Minecraft:slime]]s can now spawn.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.0.17\|dev=server 0.1.4\|[[Minecraft:Chicken]]s, [[Minecraft:pig]]s and [[Minecraft:slime]]s can now spawn.
	\|The daylight cycle now works.}}		\|The daylight cycle now works.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.1.0\|Added a shared client-server inventory.\|[[Minecraft:Chest]]s, [[Minecraft:sign]]s and [[Minecraft:furnace]]s now work.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.1.0\|dev=server 0.2.0\|Added a shared client-server inventory.\|[[Minecraft:Chest]]s, [[Minecraft:sign]]s and [[Minecraft:furnace]]s now work.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.1\|Music now plays in multiplayer.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.1\|dev=server 0.2.3\|Music now plays in multiplayer.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.2\|Vehicles are now functional.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.2\|dev=server 0.2.4\|Vehicles are now functional.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.3\|[[Minecraft:Health]] and [[Minecraft:damage]] are now functional.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.3\|dev=server 0.2.5\|[[Minecraft:Health]] and [[Minecraft:damage]] are now functional.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.3_05\|Other players are shown as [[Minecraft:sneaking]] when they are [[Minecraft:sneaking]].		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.3_05\|dev=server 0.2.6\|Other players are shown as [[Minecraft:sneaking]] when they are [[Minecraft:sneaking]].
	\|Names of sneaking players are now fainter and visible at shorter distances, and are not visible through solid blocks.}}		\|Names of sneaking players are now fainter and visible at shorter distances, and are not visible through solid blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0\|Inventory is now server-side (fixes disappearing items and duplication as a result).}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0\|Inventory is now server-side (fixes disappearing items and duplication as a result).\|Server versions now follow client versions.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2\|Worn [[Minecraft:armor]] is now visible on other players.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2\|Worn [[Minecraft:armor]] is now visible on other players.
	\|[[Minecraft:Painting]]s now work.}}		\|[[Minecraft:Painting]]s now work.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.12a\|dev=May 18, 2009\|slink=Java Edition Classic 0.0.12a/Development#Multiplayer test (May 18, 2009)\|Began work on the implementation of multiplayer.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.12a\|dev=May 18, 2009\|slink=Java Edition Classic 0.0.12a/Development#Multiplayer test (May 18, 2009)\|Began work on the implementation of multiplayer.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 1)\|Multiplayer is first tested.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 1)\|Multiplayer is first tested in the form of [[Minecraft:Multiplayer Test]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 4)\|Players' names now appear above their heads.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 4)\|Players' names now appear above their heads.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 5)\|Added the chat system.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 5)\|Added the chat system.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|The default port has been changed to 25565}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|The default port has been changed to 25565}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.16a\|Reduced bandwidth usage.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.16a\|Reduced bandwidth usage.
	~~\|Multiplayer has been released after many beta trials.{{verify\|Could be released in c0.0.16a_02}}~~
	\|Added commands for admins such as {{cmd\|kick}} and {{cmd\|ban}}.		\|Added commands for admins such as {{cmd\|kick}} and {{cmd\|ban}}.
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			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.16a_02\|Multiplayer testing is concluded with multiplayer being released onto the base [[Minecraft:Applet#Hosting\|game page]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.17a\|Players can now see the chat log when typing.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|0.0.17a\|Players can now see the chat log when typing.
	\|Added the ability to see the list of players logged in by pressing {{key\|Tab}}.		\|Added the ability to see the list of players logged in by pressing {{key\|Tab}}.