How to Play with Friends on Minecraft Switch
Minecraft has been a staple in the gaming community for years, and with the release of Minecraft Switch, players can now enjoy the popular sandbox game on their Nintendo console. One of the most exciting aspects of Minecraft is the ability to play with friends, whether it’s local or online. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to play with friends on Minecraft Switch.
Firstly, to play with friends locally, you’ll need to have a split-screen feature enabled on your console. This can be done by going to the Minecraft settings and selecting “Split Screen.” Once enabled, you can invite your friends to join your game by pressing the “Y” button on the controller and selecting “Join” from the menu.
For online play, you’ll need to set up a Minecraft account and connect to the Minecraft server. Here’s how to do it:
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Open the Minecraft Switch menu and select “Options.” Then, choose “Minecraft.” This will take you to the Minecraft settings.
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Scroll down and select “Sign In.” You’ll be prompted to enter your Minecraft username and password. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by signing up at the Minecraft website.
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After signing in, go back to the Minecraft menu and select “Multiplayer.” This will bring up a list of available servers. You can either join a public server or create a private server for your friends.
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To create a private server, select “Add Server” and enter the server details, such as the server name, IP address, and port number. You can find this information by asking your friends or searching online for public Minecraft servers.
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Once you’ve added the server, you can join it by selecting it from the list of available servers. Your friends can also join the server by following the same steps.
In addition to joining a server, you can also set up a LAN party with your friends. This is a great way to play with friends without the need for an internet connection. Here’s how to set up a LAN party:
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Connect all the Switch consoles to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Open the Minecraft menu and select “Options.” Then, choose “Minecraft.” This will take you to the Minecraft settings.
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Scroll down and select “LAN Party.” This will enable your console to discover other consoles on the same network.
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Go to each of your friends’ consoles and follow the same steps to enable the LAN Party feature.
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Now, you can see a list of available consoles on the network. Select your friend’s console to join their game.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to play with friends on Minecraft Switch, whether it’s locally or online. So gather your friends and start building your own adventure today!
