Minecraft Multiplayer Not Working How To Fix Minecraft Multiplayer

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Minecraft multiplayer is not working for you? Then you will have to play it alone. And that's fine. You can have a lot of fun playing Minecraft by yourself. But it isn't as much fun when you don't have a choice.



What can you do if you are unable to play Minecraft multiplayer? The good news is that there are some possible solutions. Follow the advice that we have just shared with you and you'll be amazed at how it turns out. You'll soon be enjoying the joys of multiplayer if all goes well.



How to fix Minecraft Multiplayer not working



There are a few possible fixes to the Minecraft multiplayer minefield. Let's go over these now.



Multiplayer must be enabled



It may seem obvious, but it's possible that you simply need to have the correct multiplayer settings enabled in your game world. It's very simple.



- Open Minecraft, and then find the multiplayer world that you want. You will see a pencil symbol next to the relevant world. This is the Edit option. This button is hit. - Click this button to open Settings. Make sure that Multiplayer Game is turned on. This will also allow you to specify who is allowed to join the game. - Assuming you've adjusted these settings, you should be able to play multiplayer. Learn More: Minecraft Internal Server Problem: How To Fix the "Failed Connect To Server” Issue



Check Your Microsoft Account Settings



If the first option doesn't solve the problem then you need to look into your Microsoft account settings. Evidently, many account settings are geared towards protecting children's safety. You can use the Microsoft account to manage multiple functions with Minecraft.



First, regardless what platform you play on, a Microsoft accounts is what links all Minecraft accounts across all platforms. It also facilitates multiplayer. And if you are playing on Xbox or PC, there is a possibility that your Microsoft account is blocking you from playing online.



First, make sure you have an active subscription to online gaming. This applies, for example, to Xbox Game Pass, or PS Plus. If you don't have the relevant subscription, this could explain why you aren't able to play multiplayer games online. - Assuming this isn't the issue, check your Microsoft account privacy settings, to see whether this is preventing you from joining multiplayer games. This is especially relevant for under-18s, as parental controls may have automatically prevented online play. If this is true, then changing the settings so multiplayer can be enabled should resolve the problem. Other potential fixes



The two most common fixes to Minecraft multiplayer not being working are those we've already described. If none of these solutions work, you can perform additional checks:



- Try turning off your VPN. P2P connections can sometimes be blocked by VPNs. Ensure that you have UPnP turned on. Universal Plug and Play allows you to chat and play multiplayer games on your console. This means that if your router does not support this feature, it could prevent you playing multiplayer. In some cases, your router may need an update before you can enable this. Make sure you have the latest version of the update. Then, go to the router setup webpage and make sure the router has UPnP turned on. You can usually find first-time help with this in the router manual or on the manufacturer's support site. - Turn on the UPnP settings and save your changes. - Restart your router, modem, console. - Now, turn the UPnP option back on and save your settings. If there's a Zero Config setting, make sure that's turned on as well. - Restart your modem and router.



If you are still having difficulty with any of these solutions, we suggest reaching out for help to Minecraft Support.



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What causes the Minecraft Multiplayer Not Working Error



As you can see, there are many reasons why Minecraft multiplayer is not working properly. They typically boil down into one of three reasons. Minecraft



- Minecraft settings Microsoft account settings - Router settings These are the main reason you cannot play multiplayer. There are other reasons we haven't mentioned, like not having an active subscription to online gaming.



No matter what the cause of your problem, the solutions we have suggested are the best way to get it fixed. And then you can enjoy the full Minecraft multiplayer experience.