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How to Make a LAN Server in Minecraft

How to Make a LAN Server in Minecraft
Nic Weber

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Ever thought of creating your very own Minecraft LAN server to play with friends? You’re in the right place to discover just how to do that!

Let’s get into how you can set up a LAN server in Minecraft, so you and your friends can embark on adventures together.

Simple Steps to Start Your Minecraft LAN Server

First things first, kick things off by launching your Minecraft game. Once you’re in, dive into the world you want to share with your buddies. If you don’t have a world yet, no sweat! Just create a new one.

After you’re in your world, hit the escape key (‘Esc’) to bring up the game menu. Look for the “Open to LAN” option and click it. Here, you get to choose the game mode and whether or not to allow cheats. Once you’ve made your selections, hit “Start LAN World.” Voilà, you’ve just created a LAN server!

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