How to Play Multiplayer on PojavLauncher

Playing Minecraft Java multiplayer on your phone sounds impossible until you discover PojavLauncher. Pojavlauncher basically brings the full Java Edition to Android, which means you can join servers, play with friends, or hop into your favourite SMP right from your device. No fancy setup, just a few simple steps needed.

If you’ve ever tried adding a server or joining a world and weren’t sure what goes where, don’t worry. Multiplayer on PojavLauncher works almost exactly like PC, just with a slightly different layout. Whether you want to play on public servers like Hypixel, join your friend’s world, or connect through the same WiFi, I’ll walk you through everything in a way that actually makes sense.

What You Need Before Playing Multiplayer on   PojavLauncher

Before joining multiplayer, you need just a few things ready, so that everything works perfectly. Nothing complicated in this, just make sure you have the latest version of your PojavLauncher APK. If you have an older version, it might sometimes crash or not connect to servers. Simply, you need a stable internet connection, because Minecraft Java multiplayer will lag on slow internet.

The next thing you need is a Minecraft Java Edition account if you plan to join official servers like Hypixel. If you’re going to play on cracked servers or LAN with friends, you don’t need one. And finally, it helps to have the server IP you want to join written down or copied somewhere. Once you have these few things ready, you’re good to go. The multiplayer setup is easy from here.

How Multiplayer Works on Minecraft Java

Multiplayer in Minecraft Java is basically a way for players to join the same world by connecting through a server, either online or on the same network. Every server has its own IP address, rules, worlds, and player limits, so you’re just connecting to someone else’s hosted world. On PojavLauncher, it works the same way as on PC You enter the server IP, hit join, and the launcher logs you into that world in real time.

How to Join Server on PojavLauncher

Joining a server on PojavLauncher works almost the same as it does on a PC, just with touch controls. Open the launcher, log in, and once you’re on the main Minecraft screen, tap on Multiplayer. You’ll see an empty list at first, so just tap Add Server, type in the server name and IP, save it, and then tap the server to join. If the server is online and your connection is stable, you’ll join the world in a few seconds.

How to Add Server IP Address Manually

If you already know the server you want to join, adding the IP manually only takes a moment. Open Minecraft Java inside PojavLauncher, tap on Multiplayer, and then hit Add Server. You’ll see two boxes, one for the server name you can write anything here and one for the IP address. Simply type the exact IP that is given, save it, and it will also show up in your server list. 

Some servers require a port, but most of them work just with the IP alone. After that, if the server doesn’t connect the first time, cross-check your spellings and also make sure the server is online. Once all settings are saved correctly, you can join anytime without typing the IP again.

How to Play With Friends on the Same WiFi LAN Method

If you and your friends are on the same WiFi, you can play together without an online server. One person just needs to open their world in Minecraft Java, go to Open to LAN, choose the settings they want, and start the LAN session. The game will show a port number on the screen that’s basically the door your friends will use to join your world.

Once the host has the LAN world running, everyone else on the same network should open Multiplayer inside PojavLauncher. After a few seconds, the LAN world usually appears automatically in the list. If it doesn’t, you can add it manually using the host’s IP address + port. As long as everyone is connected to the same WiFi, joining takes only a moment.

How to Play on Public Servers Like Hypixel, Minehut

Playing on big servers like Hypixel, Minehut, Aternos, or any public SMP works almost the same way it does on PC. Simply open PojavLauncher Minecraft Java, go to multiplayer, click on add server, and now enter/paste the server’s IP address. For example, Hypixel uses mc.hypixels.net. Once you save this, the server will show up in your list, and then you can join it anytime without any restrictions. 

Always keep in mind that Hypixel and most other official servers require a paid Minecraft Java account, and also cracked accounts won’t work there. But servers like Minehut or community SMPs usually allow cracked players, depending on the server’s settings. If you get lag or long loading times, that’s normal on mobile. Lowering your video settings inside the game can help a lot.

Multiplayer Not Working? 

When you open multiplayer, and it isn’t loading or keeps getting you kicked out of servers, the first thing you need to check is your internet connection and your launcher game version. When you switch between mobile to wifi data again and again, that can make servers fail to connect. 

A few things you need to confirm first, make sure the server you’re trying to join is actually online and running the same Minecraft version that you’re using on your Pojavlauncher app. If the issue continues, try restarting the launcher, turning off any mods that might be causing trouble, or updating PojavLauncher to the latest build. 

Sometimes servers block old versions or reject players when the runtime is corrupted. Fixing the runtime, enabling storage permission, or even refreshing the server list often solves the problem faster than you’d expect.

Tips for Smooth Multiplayer Gameplay on Mobile

Multiplayer can feel a bit heavy on a phone, so the first thing you should do is lower the video settings. Turning down render distance, clouds, and fancy graphics makes a huge difference, especially on older devices. Keeping a few apps closed in the background also helps because Minecraft Java uses a good amount of RAM.

Another small thing that works surprisingly well is playing closer to your WiFi router or switching to 5GHz if your router supports it. Some servers also load faster if you avoid using shaders or big texture packs. And if your game starts to lag after playing for a while, just restart the launcher. A quick reset usually brings the smoothness back.