The popularity of Minecraft is still hitting new highs and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The number of players has now reached over 100 million, an important milestone for the game that can only mean great things for its future.

There are two versions of the game: a JavaScript edition and a Bedrock Edition. Cross-platform play, on the other hand, is only possible on specific devices if you’re using the JavaScript version. So, how do you add friends in Minecraft?

To begin, log in to your Microsoft account, establish a new world (or import an existing one) and open your in-game menu. A choice called “Invite to Game” will appear. Select that option by tapping/clicking on it, and another window will appear.

On the next pop-up window, choose “Find Cross-Platform Friends.” Add your friends, and once they accept your invitation, they will join you in the game.

It is important to remember that you won’t be able to play Minecraft with your friends if they have a different version of this cross-platform game. Some platforms may also be edition-specific, after all.

You won’t be able to play with your friends using the JavaScript version of Minecraft on consoles. Once you’ve added your friends in the Bedrock Edition, you may play with them without having to worry about which platforms they use. Let’s look at how to add friends to Minecraft.

How to Add Friends in Minecraft PC?

If you are playing the bedrock Edition, adding friends is easier. To get it done:

1. Make sure that you have a Microsoft account already. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, create it for free on their official website. You’ll need it if you want to play online with your pals, and you won’t be able to add them otherwise.
2. Once you have created your account on Microsoft’s official website, open the game and choose the option “Sign In with a Microsoft Account.”
3. Follow the given instructions. You should now be able to link your game to your Microsoft account.
4. Create a new world (or an existing one, it is up to you) and let it load. Once you’ve loaded into the world, open the in-game settings menu.
5. Navigate to the far-right and select “Invite to Game.”
   
6. Try to find your friends using their Gamertag. You can also search for them using their Minecraft ID.
7. Once you have found your friend, select “Add Friend” and then choose “Send 1 Invite”.

Now, all you have to do is wait for your buddy to accept the invitation, and they’ll be dropped right into your “Minecraft” world in no time. And when they’re connected, they’ll show up as “Online Friends.”

How to Add Friends in Minecraft Xbox?

To add friends on Xbox, you must follow the same processes outlined above for PC. One step that Xbox users may not need to complete is available to them, however. Users of Xbox One will already have a Microsoft account, so they won’t have to create one.

Start following from Step 2 onwards (mentioned above for PC) to add your friends.

How to Add Friends in Minecraft PS4?

The process described in the preceding section is also followed here. Follow all of the steps outlined for connecting to a Minecraft server on PC.

How to Add Friends in Minecraft Mobile?

To play on Minecraft Pocket Edition together, you and your pals should be in the same region or vicinity as this may only operate locally.

• Go to ‘Settings’, and on local server multiplayer, set the setting to ‘on.’
• Launch the game and sign in with a Microsoft account.
• Create a world, and once it loads, go to the menu again.
• Select your friend and send them the invite to join you in Minecraft.

How to Accept a Friend Request in Minecraft PC?

Go through the following steps to accept a friend request on Minecraft PC:

• Select the friend list from the home menu in Minecraft.
• You will then see a message that says ‘You received a friend request’. Tap on this message.
• Tapping on the message will display the list of all the friend requests sent to you.
• Choose the friend request you wish to accept.

That’s it. Once you’ve accepted the request, the friend will be immediately added to your contacts list.

How to Play With Friends in Minecraft?

The process of connecting and interacting with your friends will be different on both versions of Minecraft. Let’s see how it works on each platform.

How to Play With Friends in Minecraft PC?

In Java Edition, you may play on an online server by joining with the proper IP address of your friends’ multiplayer servers. You must download the server file if you wish to establish a server. Otherwise, connect to a friend’s server.

In Bedrock Edition, three official servers are Mineplex, Lifeboat, and InPvP. You may switch and play with your friends on any of the servers you choose.

How to Play With Friends in Minecraft Xbox?

On Xbox One, you can only play the Bedrock Edition with your friends online through the same three official servers; Mineplex, Lifeboat, and InPvP. You can also add external servers by choosing “Add Server” and then putting in the required information.

How to Play With Friends in Minecraft PS4?

Mineplex, InPvP, and Lifeboat servers are also available on PS4 in the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.You will not be able to add any external servers, however, because of platform limitations.

How to Play With Friends in Minecraft Mobile?

The same three servers, Mineplex, InPvP, and Lifeboat, are available in the Minecraft PE. You may chat with your friends on any of the servers you like.

How to Play Minecraft with Friends without Realms?

There are two ways to play with friends on Minecraft without realms. Local LAN and servers.

To play on LAN, you and your friends should use the same LAN connection. By connecting via a local area network (LAN), your pals may join in by launching the game through the LAN connection.

To play on the servers, go to the multiplayer page and fill out the server address of your friends. You should be able to join them immediately.