Minecraft Bedrock Edition is rapidly growing in popularity, much more so than its Java Edition counterpart.

Want to make a Minecraft server so you can play with your friends? It's easier than you'd think, thanks to numerous options that allow tons of flexibility.

There are several mods and add-ons for both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition (Image via CurseForge) Despite being over a decade old, Minecraft remains one of the most popular games in the world.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

For those using Minecraft’s Java Edition, you’ll need to purchase a Realm from the Minecraft website. Keep in mind that Bedrock Edition players cannot play on the same servers as Java players.