How Do I Join a LAN Server in Minecraft?
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Ever wondered how to dive into the world of Minecraft with your friends by joining a LAN server? You’re in the right spot to find out!
Joining a LAN server in Minecraft is a fantastic way to play the game with friends close by. But how exactly do you do it? Let’s get into the details.
Quick Steps to Join a LAN Server in Minecraft
First things first, make sure you and your friends are connected to the same local network. This is crucial for LAN play.
Next, have one of you open the world you want to play in. Pause the game, click on ‘Open to LAN’, and then choose your preferred settings. Hit ‘Start LAN World’, and voilà! A message will pop up in chat showing the game’s local IP address and the port number.
Now, for the others to join, start Minecraft and head to the ‘Multiplayer’ screen. The game automatically searches for LAN games, and the server should appear on the list. If it doesn’t, don’t panic! You can manually connect by selecting ‘Direct Connect’ and typing in the IP address and port number shared in the chat earlier.
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