How To Play Minecraft Multiplayer On Mobile – Full Tutorial

Want to play Minecraft with friends on your phone or tablet? Whether you’re across the room or across the world, this guide will walk you through three simple ways to play Minecraft Multiplayer on mobile using iOS or Android.

Let’s break it down:

✅ 1. Local Multiplayer (Same Wi-Fi)

This is the easiest method if you’re in the same house or on the same Wi-Fi network.

Steps:

1. Launch Minecraft PE on all devices.

2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.

3. The host player should:

   • Create or edit a world.

   • Go to the Multiplayer section.

   • Enable “Visible to LAN Players.”

   • Set Player Access to either Friends or Friends of Friends.

4. Other players:

   • Tap the Play button.

   • Switch to the “Friends” tab.

   • Join the visible LAN game.

🔒 If “Visible to LAN Players” isn’t enabled, your world won’t show up—even if you’re on the same network.

🌍 2. Online Multiplayer (Any Location)

Want to play with friends from anywhere? Here’s how:

Steps:

1. Add each other as Microsoft/Xbox friends:

   • Tap the Friends tab in the game.

   • Use Search for Gamer Tag to find each other.

   • Or, share your QR code to connect quickly.

2. Enable multiplayer in your world:

   • When creating or editing a world, go to Multiplayer.

   • Set Player Access to Friends (or Friends of Friends).

   • Make sure your game is set to Multiplayer Game: ON.

3. Once online, your friends will see your world under the Friends tab and can join in real time.

🛠 3. Minecraft Realms (Paid Option)

If you want a persistent server that stays online even when you’re not, Minecraft Realms is the way to go.

Benefits:

• Your world is always online.

• Invite-only access.

• Perfect for consistent multiplayer sessions.

How to Get Started:

1. Go to the Realms tab in the main menu.

2. Tap “Try Free” or purchase a Realm plan.

3. Share the invite link or code with friends.

Even if you’re offline, your friends can keep building!

💡 Recap: 3 Ways to Play Minecraft Multiplayer on Mobile

❓Troubleshooting Tips

• Always make sure everyone is signed in with a Microsoft account.

• Double-check that Multiplayer settings are turned on.

• For Realms, confirm you’ve accepted the invite and have a valid subscription.

🧱 Happy crafting!