Hi, I want to play Minecraft online with a friend and I've seen something going on lan or a server. We both play Java on the laptop. It would be best if you don't have to pay extra money for it
can someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of both or is there no difference?
Host your own server.
LAN: You both should be connected to the same internet.
SERVER: You can play together from wherever, as long as you are connected to the internet.
A server doesn't need a good graphics card, but it's a bit more difficult to set up. You can also install plugins on a server, for example the Geyser plugin, which allows you to play with mobile phones and Java players on the same server.
You can also connect from another network via public IP.
The "Open to LAN" function does not offer such possibilities, but it is much easier.
On the same internet
There are several? You're right, the Chinese have their own, don't they?
- that was fun and should be funny
If you want to play on the LAN, both have to be on the same internet.
You can rent a server on which you can also play from outside.
Basically, every server is just a computer. You could turn your computer into a server yourself by releasing the respective ports and / or setting up a static IP for your computer. Then you just have to set up a Minecraft server on this port.
Otherwise there are also hosters who provide such a server free of charge. See Aternos.
- but that wasn't funny
Haha fail.
If you play in the same network and on the same platform, it works without a server. Otherwise you bring one.
Well, she is at home with her and I with myself
