To invite friends to play with you in Minecraft, the process depends on the edition and platform you are using, but here are the general steps for Minecraft Bedrock Edition and Java Edition:
Minecraft Bedrock Edition (Windows 10, Console, Mobile)
- Add Friends Using Gamertags
- Go to PLAY in Minecraft.
- Select the EDIT button next to the world or Realm you want to invite friends to.
- Choose MEMBERS or FIND FRIENDS to add friends by entering their gamertag and sending a friend request.
- Once friends are added, select INVITE next to their gamertag to invite them to your Realm or world
- Enable Multiplayer in World Settings
- When editing your world, scroll to Multiplayer settings and make sure Multiplayer Game is turned on.
- Adjust privacy settings to allow friends or invite-only access
- Invite Friends In-Game
- Start your world with multiplayer enabled.
- Open the in-game menu (pause screen), select Invite to Game , and choose friends from your online friends list to send invites
- Cross-Platform Play
- Minecraft Bedrock supports cross-platform play, so you can invite friends on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, or mobile by adding their Microsoft gamertag and inviting them
Minecraft Java Edition (PC)
- Open Your World to LAN
- Load your singleplayer world.
- Press Esc and select Open to LAN. Set the game mode and other options, then start the LAN world.
- Share the IP address and port number shown in chat with your friend.
- Friend Joins via Direct Connect
- Your friend goes to Multiplayer > Direct Connect and enters your IP address and port (e.g., 192.168.x.x:port) to join your world
Troubleshooting Tips
- Ensure your NAT type and Xbox Live or Microsoft account privacy settings allow multiplayer and invites.
- Both you and your friends must be online and signed in to Xbox Live or Microsoft accounts.
- Make sure you and your friends are using the same Minecraft version.
- For child accounts, parents may need to adjust privacy settings to allow multiplayer and invitations
By following these steps, you can invite friends to your Minecraft world or Realm and enjoy multiplayer gameplay together across platforms.
