I cant enable Multiplayer on my Java edition of Minecraft

Hi! My name is Ben a fellow member here in the community, not part of Microsoft. Hope you are doing well!

Just to confirm, is this the page where you tried to modify your privacy settings https://account.xbox.com/en-gb/Settings/Home just go to the page and click on the "Privacy & online safety" tab there.

If you have tried editing the settings under the Xbox one/Windows settings tab and it is still not working, another thing I can suggest is to check whether the Microsoft account you used for Minecraft is created as a child account.

No worries! Let me guide you how to check this via the steps below:

1. You will need an alternate account that will serve as a parent. If you don't have one you can create at https://signup.live.com page.

2. Using the parent account sign in via https://account.microsoft.com/family page and add your Xbox email address or account as a Member/Child.

3. Accept the invitation using your Xbox account email.

4. Using your main Microsoft account you are using for the game, go to https://account.microsoft.com/profile page and try changing the date of birth of your account to a child example (year 2018)

4. Once done changing the date of birth, sign in using the parent account, go to the https://account.microsoft.com/family page again to manage the child account.

5. Under the child account, click elipsis or 3 dots button and choose the Manage option.

There you may change the date of birth of your main account back to adult and remove any restrictions. Once done, just restart your device and check the game again.

I hope the above steps work for you but if not, please do let us know so we can further assist.

Kind regards,

Ben

Hi. My name is Brilliant, an independent advisor. I am happy to assist you today.

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with multiplayer on Minecraft Java Edition. It is possible to enable multiplayer on Minecraft Java Edition. Here are some steps you can follow:
1. Launch any web browser and open the official Microsoft website.
2. Log in to the account that has been used to purchase Minecraft Java Edition.
3. Click on your name displayed in the top right corner and click on “My Microsoft account”.
4. Access the privacy settings for Xbox and toggle the Allow/Block option to enable multiplayer in games.

I hope this helps.

Please note this is an Xbox Community Forum. We will most likely assist you based on the Xbox point of view. If you require assistance strictly Minecraft, then it would be best to contact Minecraft support.

tried that, didn't work, which was very weird. So Im thinking about getting a new Java account soon.

Hi Beavis125, I hope you're doing great out there despite the issue that you're experiencing. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regards to your concern.

For you to manage it you can simply sign in to https://account.xbox.com/settings.

If the system detects that your account is a child account you will be redirected to a support site and if not you will be able to change it successfully.

If you were redirected to a support page, please sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/family and check if there is an organizer account linked to your account then use the organizer account so sign in to https://account.xbox.com/settings then "allow" the setting on this screenshot:

Hello Reom Nagasaka,

Thanks for contacting the Xbox Forums! I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with connecting to Minecraft multiplayer servers for both Java and Bedrock edition.

Please check out some of the self-help articles below that troubleshoot multiplayer connectivity issues for both editions.

General troubleshooting for Bedrock Edition

How to Play Minecraft Multiplayer – Home

General toubleshooting for Java Edition

How to Play Minecraft: Java Edition Multiplayer – Home

Multiplayer troubleshooting for Bedrock Edition

Minecraft Multiplayer Connectivity Issues – Home

Multiplayer troubleshooting for Java Edition

Minecraft: Java Edition Multiplayer Connection Issues – Home

Additionally, if you are still struggling with multiplayer connectivity after completing the troubleshooting provided in the links above, I recommend that you open a ticket with Mojang support (not Microsoft) for further assistance.

Submit a request – Home (minecraft.net)

I hope these suggestions help! If this answered your question, please mark the thread as “Answered.”