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.

Want to join Minecraft Hypixel? Well, here are all the requirements you need to fulfill to be a part of the game's largest server.

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

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.

Creating a Minecraft: Java Edition online server Step 1: To create your own server, you’ll need to install the server file from the official Minecraft website.