3 Easy Steps to Add Cross-Platform Friends on Minecraft

Cross-Platform Minecraft Gameplay
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Minecraft is a popular video game in which players can create and explore a world made of blocks. To join the fun, you can play Minecraft on many different devices, including PCs, consoles, and mobile phones. One of the cool things about Minecraft is that you can play multiplayer with friends who are using different devices. Here’s how to add cross-platform friends to Minecraft, so you can invite them to your world or join their game.

First, you need to add your friends to your Minecraft account. To do this, open the Minecraft Launcher and click on the “Friends” tab. Then, click on the “Add Friend” button and enter your friend’s Minecraft username. If your friend is not online, you can still add them by entering their Xbox Gamertag or PlayStation Network ID. Once you have added your friends, they will appear in your friends list.

Now, you can invite your friends to your world or join their game. To invite a friend to your world, click on the “Multiplayer” button in the Minecraft Launcher and then click on the “Invite Friends” button. Then, select your friend from the list and click on the “Invite” button. To join a friend’s game, click on the “Multiplayer” button in the Minecraft Launcher and then click on the “Join Friends” button. Then, select your friend from the list and click on the “Join” button.

Cross-Platform Multiplayer in Minecraft

Cross-platform multiplayer in Minecraft allows players to connect and play together across different platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. This feature unlocks a vast global community for Minecraft players and enhances the overall gaming experience.

How to Add Cross-Platform Friends

Step 1: Enable Cross-Play

To enable cross-platform multiplayer, ensure that “Cross-Play” is activated in the game settings. Locate the “Multiplayer” tab and toggle the “Enable Cross-Play” option to “On.” This setting allows you to connect with players on other platforms.

Step 2: Get the Gamertag or UUID

Once cross-play is enabled, you’ll need to obtain the Gamertag or UUID of your friend on the platform they’re playing on. A Gamertag is a unique username, while a UUID is a universally unique identifier assigned to each player account. You can request this information from your friend, or they can share it through a messaging platform like Discord or Skype.

Step 3: Add Friend

With the Gamertag or UUID in hand, navigate to the “Friends” tab in Minecraft and click on the “Add Friend” button. Enter the Gamertag or UUID in the search bar and select your friend’s profile. Click “Add Friend” to send a friend request.

Step 4: Accept Friend Request

Your friend will receive the friend request and will need to accept it in order for you to connect. They should follow the same steps as you did in Step 3, but instead of adding you as a friend, they should search for your Gamertag or UUID and click “Accept.”

Step 5: Join Game

Once the friend request has been accepted, you can join your friend’s game by navigating to the “Multiplayer” tab and selecting their name from the friends list. If they are hosting a world, you’ll see an option to “Join Game” next to their name. Click on this to connect and start playing.

Enabling Cross-Platform Play

To join forces with friends on different platforms in “Minecraft”, cross-platform play must be enabled. Follow these steps:

Sign into the Xbox Live account associated with your “Minecraft” account.
Navigate to the “Privacy settings” page on the Xbox Live website.
Under the “Multiplayer” section, select “You can join multiplayer games”.
In the “Cross-network play” section, toggle the option to “Allow”.
Save your changes.

Once cross-platform play is enabled, you can invite and join friends from other platforms by following the steps below:

Inviting Friends

1. Open “Minecraft” on your device.

2. Navigate to the “Friends” menu.

3. Click “Add Friend”.

4. Enter your friend’s Xbox Live gamertag.

5. Send a friend request.

Joining Friends

1. Open “Minecraft” on your device.

2. Navigate to the “Friends” menu.

3. Click on your friend’s name.

4. Select “Join Game”.

5. Your friend must accept your join request for you to enter their world.

Adding Friends on PC

To add friends on PC, follow these steps:

Launch the Minecraft launcher.
Click on the “Friends” tab.
Enter your friend’s username in the search bar.
Click on the “Add Friend” button.

Troubleshooting Cross-Platform Friend Adding

If you’re having trouble adding cross-platform friends, check the following:

**1. Make sure you’re signed into the same Microsoft account on all devices.**

**2. Make sure your friend is also signed into the same Microsoft account on all devices.**

**3. Make sure your friend has enabled cross-platform play in their Minecraft settings.**

**4. If you’re still having trouble, you can try the following:**

Restart the Minecraft launcher.
Sign out of your Microsoft account and then sign back in.
Reinstall Minecraft.

Platform	Instructions
PC	Follow the steps in the “Adding Friends on PC” section above.
Xbox	Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Select the “Friends” tab and then press the “Add Friend” button. Enter your friend’s Gamertag and then select the “Add Friend” button.
PlayStation	Press the PlayStation button on your controller to open the PlayStation menu. Select the “Friends” tab and then select the “Add Friend” option. Enter your friend’s PSN ID and then select the “Add Friend” button.
Nintendo Switch	Press the Home button on your controller to open the Nintendo Switch menu. Select the “Profile” tab and then select the “Add Friend” option. Enter your friend’s Nintendo Switch Friend Code and then select the “Add Friend” button.
iOS/Android	Open the Minecraft app on your device. Tap the “Friends” icon and then tap the “Add Friend” button. Enter your friend’s Xbox Gamertag, PlayStation PSN ID, or Nintendo Switch Friend Code and then tap the “Add Friend” button.

Adding Friends on Xbox

To add friends on Xbox, follow these steps:

Press the Xbox button on your controller.
Select the “Friends” tab.
Click on the “Add friend” button.
Enter the Gamertag or email address of the person you want to add.
Select the “Send friend request” button.

Searching for Friends with a Gamertag

To search for friends using their Gamertag:

Press the Xbox button on your controller.
Select the “People” tab.
Enter the Gamertag in the search bar.
Select the correct profile from the search results.
Click on the “Add friend” button.

Searching for Friends by Email Address

To search for friends using their email address:

Press the Xbox button on your controller.
Select the “People” tab.
Select the “Find someone” option.
Enter the email address in the search bar.
Select the correct profile from the search results.
Click on the “Add friend” button.

Finding Friends from Another Platform

To find friends from another platform (e.g., PC, mobile), follow these steps:

Sign in to Xbox Live on your preferred device.
Navigate to the “Friends” section in the Xbox app or website.
Click on the “Add friend” button.
Enter the Gamertag or email address of the person you want to add.
Click on the “Send friend request” button.

Inviting Friends from Other Platforms

To invite friends from other platforms to play Minecraft with you, follow these steps:

Start Minecraft on your Xbox.
Create or join a world.
Press the start button to pause the game.
Select the “Invite to game” option.
Choose the friends you want to invite from your friends list.
Click on the “Invite” button.

Friend Type	Search Method
Xbox Live Gamertag	Xbox People tab or Find someone option
Email Address	Find someone option in Xbox People tab
Other Platforms	Xbox Friends section in Xbox app or website

Adding Friends on PlayStation

Playing Minecraft with friends across different platforms can enhance the gameplay experience. On PlayStation, the process of adding cross-platform friends involves a few simple steps:

Go to the “Friends” Tab: Open the Minecraft game on your PlayStation and navigate to the “Friends” tab from the main menu.
Select the “Add Friend” Option: Click on the “Add Friend” button to initiate the addition process.
Enter the Gamertag or PSN ID: A field will appear where you can enter the Gamertag or PlayStation Network (PSN) ID of the friend you wish to add.
Send the Friend Request: Once you have entered the correct Gamertag or PSN ID, click on the “Send Friend Request” button to send the request.

Once the friend request has been sent, the recipient will receive a notification and can choose to accept or decline the request. If accepted, your friend will appear on your friends list, allowing you to join each other’s games and play together cross-platform.

For more detailed information, refer to the table below:

Step	Description
1	Open Minecraft and navigate to the “Friends” tab.
2	Click on the “Add Friend” button.
3	Enter the Gamertag or PSN ID of the desired friend.
4	Click on “Send Friend Request.”
5	The recipient will receive the notification.
6	If the request is accepted, the friend will appear on your list, enabling cross-platform gameplay.

Managing Cross-Platform Friends List

It’s important to note that the methods for managing your cross-platform friends list depend on the platform you’re using. Here’s a breakdown of the steps for the most popular platforms:

PC:

Load up Minecraft and go to the “Friends” tab.
Click on the “Add Friend” button and select “Add Xbox Live Friend.”
Enter the gamertag of your friend and send them a friend request.

Xbox Live:

Go to the “Friends” tab in Minecraft.
Select the “Add Friend” option and choose “Add from a Gamertag.”
Enter your friend’s gamertag and send them a friend request.

Nintendo Switch:

Start Minecraft and go to the “Friends” menu.
Select the “Add Friend” button and choose “Search for a Friend.”
Enter your friend’s Nintendo Switch code and send them a friend request.

PlayStation:

Open Minecraft and go to the “Friends” tab.
Select the “Add Friend” button and choose “Search for a Friend.”
Enter your friend’s PlayStation Network ID and send them a friend request.

Mobile Devices (iOS/Android):

Launch Minecraft and go to the “Friends” tab.
Tap on the “Add Friend” button and choose “Add from a Username.”
Enter your friend’s Minecraft username and send them a friend request.

Game Versions for Cross-Platform Play
Game Version	Platforms Supported
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition	PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android
Minecraft: Java Edition	PC, Mac, Linux

Setting Up a Microsoft Account

Before playing Minecraft with cross-platform friends, you must create a Microsoft account and link it to your Minecraft account. To do so:

1. Visit the Microsoft website and create an account.

2. Log in to your Minecraft account and navigate to the “Profile” section.

3. Select “Link Account.” Enter the email address associated with your Microsoft account and follow the on-screen instructions.

Adding Cross-Platform Friends

After setting up a Microsoft account, you can add cross-platform friends:

1. Log in to Minecraft and navigate to the “Friends” tab.

2. Click the “Add Friend” button and enter the Gamertag or Minecraft username of your friend.

3. Select the platform from which your friend is playing (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC).

Joining a Cross-Platform Server

To join a cross-platform server:

1. Obtain the server’s IP address or realm code from the server owner.

2. Log in to Minecraft and navigate to the “Multiplayer” tab.

3. Click the “Add Server” button and enter the server’s IP address or realm code.

4. Select the server and click “Join Server.”

Troubleshooting Cross-Platform Play

If you encounter issues connecting with cross-platform friends, try the following:

1. Ensure that both players have Microsoft accounts linked to their Minecraft accounts.

2. Verify that the correct platform and Gamertag/username is entered when adding friends.

3. Check your internet connection and ensure that both players are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or online service.

4. Update your Minecraft and Xbox Live accounts to the latest versions.

5. Restart your game and console if necessary.

Supported Cross-Platform Devices

Minecraft supports cross-platform play between the following devices:

Device	Supported Platforms
Xbox	Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S
PlayStation	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch	Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
PC	Windows, macOS, Linux
Mobile	iOS, Android

How to Add Cross Platform Friends on Minecraft

Adding cross platform friends on Minecraft is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Here’s how to do it:

Start by opening the Minecraft launcher and logging in to your account.
Once you’re logged in, click on the “Add Friends” button in the main menu.
In the search bar, enter the username of the friend you want to add.
Click on the “Add Friend” button next to their username.
Your friend will receive a friend request notification, and they will need to accept it before you can play together.

Once you’ve added your friend, you can see their online status and join their game by clicking on their username in the “Friends” list.