Want to make a Minecraft server so you can play with your friends? It's easier than you'd think, thanks to numerous options that allow tons of flexibility.

Minecraft Bedrock Edition is rapidly growing in popularity, much more so than its Java Edition counterpart.

One of the longest-running divides in the Minecraft community is the one between Java and Bedrock. Java is the original version of the game, while Bedrock is the Microsoft-funded rewrite in C++.

Read on and I’ll take you through what the difference between Minecraft Bedrock and Java is so that in no time, you’ll know exactly what you need in your life.

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.