This article is a guide on how to setup a Java Edition server on a PC. Read: How to start a Minecraft 1.16.5 Server (Windows 2021) Chart New Territories with the ultimate Minecraft Seed Generator!

Playing on an SMP, or a survival multiplayer server, is an incredibly fun way to play Minecraft.

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.