Just note that mods and resource packs only work with the "Java Edition" of "Minecraft," available for Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.

Want to make a Minecraft server so you can play with your friends? It's easier than you'd think, thanks to numerous options that allow tons of flexibility.

How to play with friends on Minecraft: Java Servers are the basic building block of Minecraft's multiplayer mode. Anyone playing together will need to be on the same server.

Though Minecraft can be played through its official launcher, there are multiple websites created around providing all kinds of mods and packs for the game.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.