How to Play Online Worldwide Minecraft PE Multiplayer

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: February 10, 2020

This wikiHow teaches you how to sign into an online server in the Minecraft Pocket Edition app. In order to do so, you'll need an Xbox LIVE gamertag.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Setting Up Your Game

1
Open Minecraft PE. Its icon resembles a block of dirt with the word "Minecraft" displayed across it.
- If you don't have Minecraft PE yet, first download it from the App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android). It costs $6.99 USD to download.
2
Tap Sign In For Free. This button is in the bottom-right corner of the screen; doing so will prompt you to enter your Xbox LIVE gamertag information.

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3
Type in your Xbox LIVE email address. You'll enter this in the text field on this page.
- If you don't have an Xbox LIVE gamertag, first go to the Xbox LIVE website and create a gamertag.
4
Tap Next. It's near the bottom of the page.
5
Type in your password. Enter it in the text field that's in the middle of the page.
6
Tap Sign in. It's near the bottom of the page.
7
Tap Let's play. This will take you to the main menu.
8
Tap Play. It's near the top of the page. From here, you can join an existing server if you have the appropriate information, or you can create your own server to which you may invite friends.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Signing into a Server

1
Tap Friends. This tab is in the top-right corner of the screen.
2
Tap the "Add External Server" button. It's the multiple boxes icon on the far-right side of the "Add Friend" button.
3
Enter the server's information. You'll need to type in the server's name and the server's address in the top and middle fields, respectively.
- There is a third field on this page labeled "Port", but Minecraft PE will fill it in automatically for you.
- If you don't have a server to user here, you can also look for public servers to join. Such servers post their names, IP addresses, and any other information needed to log into the server.
4
Tap Save. It's in the bottom-right corner of the "Add External Server" form. Doing so will save the server to a list on the "Friends" tab.
- You can also tap Play in the bottom-left corner of this page to jump right into the server.
5
Tap the server's name. If all of the information you added is correct and the server is online, doing so will load the server. This process may take a few minutes.

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Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Creating a Server

1
Tap Create New. This option is at the top of the "New World" tab.
2
Tap Generate Random. This option allows you to create your own world for up to four friends to join; however, all of your friends must be using the same Wi-Fi network as you.
3
Tap Multiplayer. This tab is in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- You'll also see a World tab in the bottom-left side of the screen; you can customize your world's settings from here.
4
Slide the "Multiplayer Game" switch to the "On" (right) position. This option is near the top of the screen.
- If the switch is already on, you'll see two options entitled "Broadcast to Xbox Live" and "Broadcast to LAN" listed on the page in addition to the "Multiplayer Game" option.
5
Tap Play. It's in the middle-left side of the screen. Your custom game will launch.
6
Tap the pause button. This button is at the top of the screen.
7
Tap Invite to Game. It's in the upper-right corner of the pause screen.
8
Tap the name of each friend you wish to invite. You may invite up to four people (not including yourself).
- If you don't have friends yet, you can tap Add Friend in the bottom-left corner of the screen to add people's gamertags to your profile.
9
Tap Send # Invites. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Once your friends join your server, you'll be able to play online with them.
- The "#" part reflects the number of friends you invite; for example, if you invite three friends, the button will say Send 3 Invites.

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Community Q&A

Question

How do I connect with my cousin from far away?

Community Answer

The easiest way is to join the same server and meet there, as described above. If you want a private world for just you and your cousin, you'll need to create your own server, which can be a little complicated.
Question

I don't understand why it keeps asking me to login. What am I supposed to do?

Community Answer

It wants to make sure it's you and not someone else, and all your ranks and stuff are protected under that password. If you forgot, maybe there's a password program with the server, if not, just change your username.
Question

What could be wrong if my Pocket Edition is up to date and the server is online, but I can't connect to it?

Community Answer

Change your username to a name no one else is likely to have, without using any special characters or spaces. Make sure the server is for PE, not PC edition. If your internet connection is slow, move to a spot with a better WiFi signal. If none of that works, try restarting your device.

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Warnings

Public servers are very rarely moderated, so the content you experience on them will vary widely.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 605,067 times.

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Updated: February 10, 2020

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Categories: Minecraft Pocket Edition

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