1. 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. 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.

  3. 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. 4

    Tap Next . It's near the bottom of the page.

  5. 5

    Type in your password. Enter it in the text field that's in the middle of the page.

  6. 6

    Tap Sign in . It's near the bottom of the page.

  7. 7

    Tap Let's play . This will take you to the main menu.

  8. 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.

  1. 1

    Tap Friends . This tab is in the top-right corner of the screen.

  2. 2

    Tap the "Add External Server" button. It's the multiple boxes icon on the far-right side of the "Add Friend" button.

  3. 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. 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. 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.

  1. 1

    Tap Create New . This option is at the top of the "New World" tab.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Tap Play . It's in the middle-left side of the screen. Your custom game will launch.

  6. 6

    Tap the pause button. This button is at the top of the screen.

  7. 7

    Tap Invite to Game . It's in the upper-right corner of the pause screen.

  8. 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. 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.

Add New Question

  • 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.

  • Question

    Do I need WiFi to play online or can I just play with my Internet from my phone?

    Community Answer

    You should be able to use the internet from your phone.

  • Question

    The server asks me for my password but doesn't accept my Mojang account password. What's going on?

    Community Answer

    Some servers give you a password-protected account that is not tied to your Mojang account. The first time you log in, type "/register" followed by any password into chat. Then you'll need to type in "/login" followed by that exact password every time you join the server. Your password must be unique on the server, so avoid common passwords.

  • Question

    Can I make a server for more than one person?

    Community Answer

    Yes. If you created a server with PocketMine or a similar application, just share your server's IP address and port with your friends and they can join your server just like any other.

  • Question

    How can I get more than five players?

    Community Answer

    You need to enable cheats on that world first. Then, open your chat and use /setmaxplayers #* with * being the number of players you want to have. (The limit is 30.)

  • Question

    Can I play on multiplayer without WiFi?

    Community Answer

    No, multiplayer games require an Internet connection.

  • Question

    How do I become unstuck in Minecraft?

    Community Answer

    You may need to enter a personal password to enter the server. This is accomplished by tapping the chat button, which resembles a speech bubble, at the top of the screen and then typing in a password of your choice twice. After doing so, you should be able to roam about the world freely.

  • Question

    My brother and I want to play Minecraft pocket edition together. We are on the same WiFi, but it says you have to have an Xbox Live account. How do I play with him without an Xbox account?

    Community Answer

    Even though it says Xbox Live, it's really asking for any Microsoft account. This includes Xbox Live, Skype, Microsoft, OneDrive, and Outlook. If you have an account with any of these, you can use it to log in on your Xbox. If you don't, then unfortunately you will have to create one.

See more answers

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit


  • While you can play using cellular data, doing so will likely result in hefty carrier charges and reduced quality of gameplay. Stick to Wi-Fi for a consistent connection.

  • You can purchase a monthly "Realms" subscription for $7.99 USD which allows you to create and host public servers even when you're offline.

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

About This Article

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 594,842 times.

Reader Success Stories

  • Bruce Brient

    Bruce Brient

    May 29, 2017

    "helped with how to multiplayer in Minecraft."

Did this article help you?