The number of Minecraft multiplayer servers out there is nearly endless, though some are certainly preferable to others.

It's even possible for Java Edition players to access the server by downloading a free copy of Bedrock through the game's official launcher.

For the Java Edition, cross-play with the Bedrock is not officially supported. However, tools like GeyserMC allow the Bedrock players to connect to the Java servers easily.

The Java edition is completely open. There are no provided options to limit your child’s play in terms of who they can play with or what servers they can join.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.