There are three ways to play multiplayer in "Minecraft: Java Edition:" through an online server, a LAN server, or a "Minecraft Realms" server.

In Minecraft Java Edition, players can either jump into a world on their own and explore it, or they can join their friends in a multiplayer world and play together.

Choose Multiplayer from the menu on the home screen. If it's your first time, a warning can appear. Ignore any game-related cautions that are displayed. The Add Server option is located at the bottom.

Jump into a world where the rules are yours to set and break. Welcome to game servers – a digital playground where anyone can build, manage, and host their own multiplayer games.