LAN on Minecraft Bedrock Edition Problem... (Please Respond)

Hello AnthonyGamer, this is Manuela. I'm an Independent Advisor and community user like you, ready to assist with this.

Not a Microsoft employee.

I'm sorry to hear you're having some trouble when trying to play via LAN with your brother.

I would like to let you know that in situations like these (in-game / specific game issues), the recommended action is to reach out to the dedicated game support. You can do it by visiting the next link:

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/requests/new

In case you need to review when it's necessary to reach Microsoft support or the dedicated game support, please visit this article:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/...

Hello Fluffy Fox,

Welcome to Xbox Community Forum. Thank you for sharing your concern with us today and we hope that all is well.

I understand that you have questions about multiplayer gaming in Minecraft. Let me see how I can assist you with this concern.

Joining LAN and Joining a Server are two different types of Multiplayer options in Minecraft.

To answer your question #1, if I'm playing on a friend's server, can other people on the same network still join me, even if it isn't my world?

As long as you have internet connection, and the other player knows the server information

When you are Joining a server, this means that you are joining a server thought the internet.

Join a server:

• On the Servers tab, click a server.
  

Add an external server:

• On the Servers tab, click Add Server and enter the necessary information.
  If you need help locating this information, contact the server owner.
  

For LAN games

• Each player that wants to join must be connected to the same network.
  

• The selected host device must be capable of running a server of the chosen world.
  
• Everyone joining must run the same version of the game as the host.
  

Please see full article here : How to Play Minecraft Multiplayer – Home

For question #2. Hosting a LAN server, by design should allow people to see your game when you are on the same network and I believe this is by default. On the other hand, when doing some research, there are issues that comes out when people are not seeing the Host of the LAN server. The reason is their network settings is set to public and private is disabled. I'm not saying that this is the proper solution but a work around is to set you network to remove public and private option in network discovery.

The other option is when creating a new world

Create new then choose the Multiplayer option turn on Multiplayer, Disable the Visible to LAN players option. The game should not be visible from other local network users.

Windows Firewall Settings

Open Control Panel

System and security>Windows Defender firewall.

Locate Allow an app or feature through the Windows defender firewall.

Click Change Settings

Look for the Minecraft apps and disable or uncheck public and private access for Minecraft.

Once we receive your answers to the questions above, we may suggest additional troubleshooting measures.

Looking Forward for your next reply.

Hi Jayden0000

There are two versions of Minecraft. The original 'Java' edition and the newer 'Bedrock' edition. It is only the Bedrock edition that can be linked to your Xbox Live account (i.e. Microsoft account) and be played with other Xbox users. The Java edition can only be played on local LAN, realms, or online servers.

Do you know which version you have? Java is normally purchased from the Minecraft website and Bedrock is normally purchased from the Microsoft store.

Let us know, so we may be able to help you further.

I will suggest please read the FAQ on Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition For PC:
https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6657208607501-Minecraft-Java-Bedrock-Edition-for-PC-FAQ

Thank you for responding to my question. But when he tried to redeem the code again it said it was redeemed already, He access to Minecraft Bedrock edition but it still says he needs to buy Java Edition. He's using the same account he redeemed the code on the Minecraft Launcher.