Minecraft multiplayer is not working for you? Then you will have to play it alone. And that's fine. Playing Minecraft on your own can be a lot of fun. But it isn't as much fun when you don't have a choice.
What can you do if Minecraft multiplayer is not available to you? Well, the good news is that there are a couple of potential solutions to this particular issue. Follow the advice and see what happens. You'll soon be enjoying the joys of multiplayer if all goes well.
How to fix Minecraft Multiplayer not working
There are a few ways to fix the Minecraft multiplayer minefield. Let's run through these for you now.
Make sure Multiplayer is enabled
Although it may seem obvious, you can have the right multiplayer settings enabled in your game environment. It's quite simple:
- Start by opening Minecraft, and find the world in which you want to play multiplayer. - Look for a pencil symbol beside the relevant world. This is the Edit button. This button is hit. - Click this button to open Settings. You need to ensure that Multiplayer Game is toggled on. This will allow to you to define who is allowed to join your game.
- You should be able multiplayer if you have set these settings.
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Check Your Microsoft Account Settings
If the first solution is not enough, then you should check your Microsoft account settings. Evidently, many account settings are geared towards protecting children's safety. Microsoft accounts can be used to access multiple functions in Minecraft.
Firstly, regardless of what platform you are playing on, a Microsoft account is what links your Minecraft account across all platforms. It also facilitates multiplayer. It is possible that your Microsoft account is blocking online play if you are using Xbox or PC.
First, make sure you have an active subscription to online gaming. This applies to Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus, as an example. This could explain why multiplayer games aren't available online if you don’t own the relevant subscription.
- 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. This can be fixed by changing the settings to allow multiplayer.
Some Other Possible Fixes
The two fixes we've already outlined are by far the most common ways to resolve the issue with Minecraft multiplayer not working. There are additional checks that you can do if none of these options work.
- Try turning off your VPN. In some cases, a VPN might block P2P connections.
Ensure you have UPnP enabled. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is what your console uses to enable multiplayer gaming and chat. Your router may not be set up to allow multiplayer gaming. Yurock.net 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. This can usually be done in the router manual, or on the manufacturer's support website.
- Turn the UPnP setting off and save your changes.
- Restart your router, modem, console.
- Turn the UPnP setting back on and save your changes. If there's a Zero Config setting, make sure that's turned on as well.
- Restart your router and modem.
If you have tried all of these solutions but still are having trouble, we recommend reaching out to Minecraft Support.
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What Causes The Minecraft Multiplayer Not Working Error?
As you will have figured out, there are several potential reasons why you may be experiencing trouble getting multiplayer to work on Minecraft. They typically boil down into one of three reasons.
- Minecraft settings
Microsoft account settings
Router settings
These are the main reasons you can't play multiplayer. We also mentioned other possible reasons, such as not having a current online gaming subscription.
No matter what your issue is, the fixes we suggest are your best chance of solving it. And then you can enjoy the full Minecraft multiplayer experience.