Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

How to play with friends on Minecraft: Java Servers are the basic building block of Minecraft's multiplayer mode. Anyone playing together will need to be on the same server.

Learn how to install a Minecraft server on Ubuntu 22.04 so you can keep the fun in-house while teaching your young Linux admins the ropes.