Port forwarding lets friends connect directly to your Minecraft server, but getting it working is one of the most common headaches in self-hosted multiplayer. The problem usually comes down to one of ...

17 years after launching into early access, Minecraft Java finally has a friends list, allowing easier multiplayer in local worlds.

Major multiplayer upgrade: Minecraft Java Edition Snapshot 7 introduces a Friends List and direct peer-to-peer world joining, ending the need for private servers in many cases. Bedrock parity boost: ...