If you’ve ever wondered How To Join Your Friend’s Single Player World in Minecraft 1.21.4, you’re in the right place! Whether you want to play together on LAN (Local Area Network) or connect remotely using Hamachi, this guide will walk you through every method step by step.
Many players struggle with playing together in single-player worlds, but with the right setup, you can easily invite friends and enjoy Minecraft survival, creative mode, or even custom maps with them. Let’s get started! 🚀
Why Join a Friend’s Single Player World?
- No Need for a Dedicated Server – Play together without paying for a server.
- Quick & Easy Setup – LAN worlds take less than 5 minutes to set up.
- Use Your Existing World – No need to start over on a new server.
- Works on Any Connection – Play via LAN or remotely using Hamachi.
- Perfect for Survival & Adventure Maps – Share progress without uploading worlds.
Now, let’s go through two different ways to join your friend’s world:
- LAN (Local Area Network) – If you’re on the same Wi-Fi
- Hamachi – If you’re in different locations
Method 1: Playing on LAN
If you and your friend are on the same internet connection, you can open a LAN world in just a few steps.
Step 1: Open the World to LAN
- Launch Minecraft on your friend’s computer and enter the world they want to share.
- Press the
Esckey to open the menu. - Click “Open to LAN” – This will create a local multiplayer session.
Choose the settings:
- Game Mode: Survival, Creative, Adventure
- Enable Cheats: Yes/No
Click “Start LAN World” – A port number (e.g.,Local game hosted on port 57834) will appear.
Step 2: Join the LAN World
- On your computer, open Minecraft and go to Multiplayer.
- Wait a few seconds – The LAN world should appear in the server list.
- Click on it and hit “Join Server” – That’s it!
Troubleshooting Tip: If the LAN world doesn’t show up, type /publish in your friend’s game chat and restart the Multiplayer screen.
Method 2: Playing Remotely Using Hamachi
If you and your friend aren’t on the same Wi-Fi, you’ll need Hamachi to create a virtual LAN and connect remotely.
Step 1: Download & Install Hamachi
- Install Hamachi and create a free account.
- Click “Create a New Network” and give it a name and password.
- Share the network name and password with your friend.
- Your friend should now click “Join an Existing Network” and enter the credentials.
Step 2: Find Your IPv4 Address
- Open Command Prompt (CMD) on your computer.
- Type
ipconfigand press Enter. - Look for IPv4 Address (e.g.,
192.168.1.100).
Step 3: Connect to the Minecraft World
- Your friend should start a single-player world and open it to LAN (same as in Method 1).
- Take note of the port number displayed in chat.
- On your computer, open Minecraft → Multiplayer → Add Server.
- Enter the IP from Hamachi followed by
:and the port number. Example:
25.67.89.102:57834
- Click Done and then Join Server.
Congratulations! You’re now playing Minecraft together, even from different locations.
Bonus: How to Add a Single Player World to a Dedicated Server
If you want to keep the world running 24/7, you can upload the single-player world to a Minecraft server.
Step 1: Find Your World Save Folder
- Open Run (
Windows + R) and type%appdata%, then hit Enter. - Go to
.minecraft/savesand find your world folder.
Step 2: Transfer the World to a Server
Copy your world folder and paste it into your Minecraft server folder.
Open the server.properties file and change:
level-name=YourWorldFolderName
Save the file and restart the server
Join your server as usual and continue where you left off!
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I join my friend’s world without Hamachi?
Yes! If you’re on the same Wi-Fi, just use the LAN method in Method 1.
Is Hamachi safe to use?
Yes, but only if you share your network details with trusted friends.
Do I need mods or plugins for this?
No, this works with vanilla Minecraft.
Does this work in TLauncher?
Yes, you can join LAN worlds in TLauncher, but connecting through Hamachi may require additional setup.
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Final Thoughts
Now you know how to join your friend’s single-player world in Minecraft 1.21.4! Whether you’re playing on LAN or remotely with Hamachi, this guide covered everything you need to set up multiplayer mode in a single-player world.
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