This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

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