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How to Join a Minecraft LAN World: Simple Steps

How to Join a Minecraft LAN World: Simple Steps
Jessica Ferguson

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Wondering how to join a friend’s Minecraft game when you’re both chilling in the same room? You’re in the right place. Let’s dive into how you can hop into a Minecraft LAN world and get to building together!

So, you want to join a LAN world in Minecraft, right? Well, let’s get you and your friends playing together in no time.

Quick Guide on Joining a Minecraft LAN World

First up, make sure you and your friends are on the same WiFi network. This is key! One of you needs to open your world to LAN. You do this in-game by hitting ‘Esc’, then clicking on ‘Open to LAN’. Choose your game settings and click ‘Start LAN World’.

Now, it’s your turn. On your Minecraft screen, go to ‘Multiplayer’. Wait a bit, and you should see the game pop up under ‘Scanning for games on your local network’. Click on it, and boom, you’re in!

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