1. Microsoft Account Integration & Gamertags
To access online multiplayer features in Minecraft mobile, log into a free Microsoft / Xbox Account. Connecting your Microsoft profile links your Xbox Gamertag, enables cross-platform player invites, unlocks persistent cloud achievements, and synchronizes purchased skin packs across Android, iOS, Windows, and console platforms.
2. Local Area Network (LAN) Multiplayer Setup
If multiple players are connected to the same local Wi-Fi router network, worlds created with Visible to Local Players enabled in world settings will automatically appear under the "Friends" tab in the main menu without requiring internet server subscriptions.
3. Minecraft Realms & Persistent Cloud Servers
Minecraft Realms are cloud-hosted persistent servers managed directly by Mojang. Realms allow up to 10 simultaneous players to join your survival world at any time, even when the original world creator is offline.
4. Connecting to External Bedrock IP Servers
Beyond featured server partners (such as Lifeboat, Cubecraft, and Mineplex), Android mobile players can connect directly to custom third-party Bedrock servers by entering the server's IP address and Port number (Default Bedrock Port: 19132).
| Multiplayer Mode | Setup Requirement | Player Limit | Cross-Play Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local LAN | Same Wi-Fi Network connection | Up to 5 Players | Mobile & PC |
| Xbox Friends | Free Microsoft Account & Gamertag | Up to 8 Players | Universal Cross-Play |
| Minecraft Realms | Paid Realm Subscription Host | 2 or 10 Players | Universal Cloud Access |
| Dedicated Servers | External IP Address & Port 19132 | 100+ Players | Bedrock & Geyser Java |