My home setup is like this: We have 2 laptops connected wirelessly, 1 laptop connected wired, and 1 desktop connected wired. All are connected to the internet via a wireless router. What we want to do is be able to have the desktop computer "host" the Minecraft "server" and allow the other three laptops access it. Does anyone have instructions on how I set this up?
Minecraft – Setting up local Minecraft for multiple player
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Best Answer
When you are in-game you can either use the
/publish
command or use the "Open to LAN" button in the menuSoruce: Multiplayer - Local area network
So to elaborate, on the Desktop Computer you would start up Minecraft, go into the world you're going to host and do what it says in the quote. the Laptops should then be able to use either the link you got or the Multiplayer Menu