Have you ever wanted to play Minecraft with your friends in the same room? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, I’m going to guide you through the process of joining a LAN world in Minecraft. It’s a fun and easy way to connect with your friends and explore the Minecraft universe together.
Step 1: Set up a LAN World
The first step is to set up a LAN world on the host computer. To do this, open Minecraft and create a new world or open an existing one. Once in the world, press the Escape key to open the game menu. Here, click on the “Open to LAN” button. A new window will appear, allowing you to customize the settings for your LAN world.
Choose the game mode, difficulty level, and other options according to your preferences. Once you’ve made your selections, click on the “Start LAN World” button. Minecraft will generate a local IP address for the LAN world, which you will need to join the game.
Step 2: Find the Local IP Address
In order to join the LAN world, you need to find the local IP address of the host computer. To do this, open the command prompt on the host computer by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “cmd” in the Run dialog. Once the command prompt window is open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
Look for the IPv4 address under the “Wireless LAN adapter” or “Ethernet adapter” section. It should look something like “192.168.X.X”. This is the local IP address that other players will use to connect to the LAN world.
Step 3: Join the LAN World
Now that you have the local IP address, it’s time to join the LAN world from another computer. Open Minecraft on the computer you want to join the LAN world from and click on the “Multiplayer” button on the main menu.
In the multiplayer menu, click on the “Add Server” button to add the LAN world to your server list. Enter a name for the server and type the local IP address of the host computer in the “Server Address” field. Click “Done” to save the server details.
Once you’ve added the LAN world to your server list, you can see it listed under the “Friends” tab. Click on the server name and then click “Join Server” to connect to the LAN world. If everything is set up correctly, you will be able to join the host’s Minecraft world and start playing together!
Conclusion
Joining a LAN world in Minecraft is a great way to enjoy the game with your friends in the same room. By following these simple steps, you can easily set up and join a LAN world, allowing you to explore, build, and have fun together. So grab your friends and get ready for an unforgettable Minecraft adventure!