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

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.

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

Like Bedrock, mods, realms and skins can be used in the Java version of Minecraft, and the servers are always packed with people looking to play alongside you.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

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