{"id":6957,"date":"2023-06-24T14:50:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T09:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=6957"},"modified":"2023-06-24T14:50:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T09:20:51","slug":"why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Can't I Join My Friends' Minecraft World? (and How to Fix It?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you're unable to connect to your friend's Minecraft world, there are several potential causes. It could be because your internet isn't good or your Windows Firewall settings are getting in the way. However, it could also be because the Minecraft servers are down, there are bugs in the game, your version isn't compatible with your friend's, or the server is full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People of all ages play Minecraft. That includes my young niece and nephew. I've been playing multiplayer games with them for a long time, but when attempting to join, I've had to deal with many \"Unable to Connect to World\" errors. The good thing is, being tech-savvy, I was able to fix the issue and understand why it happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you're trying to connect to a friend's Minecraft world but it simply isn't working, this is the guide carefully put together for you. Let's get straight into what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615a1e83cdb9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615a1e83cdb9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Why_Cant_I_Join_My_Friends_Minecraft_World\" title=\"Why Can&#039;t I Join My Friend&#039;s Minecraft World?\">Why Can't I Join My Friend's Minecraft World?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Poor_Internet_Connection\" title=\"Poor Internet Connection\">Poor Internet Connection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Problems_with_Permissions\" title=\"Problems with Permissions\">Problems with Permissions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-2\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#The_Server_is_Full\" title=\"The Server is Full\">The Server is Full<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-3\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#The_Minecraft_Servers_Are_Down\" title=\"The Minecraft Servers Are Down\">The Minecraft Servers Are Down<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-4\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Your_Firewall_Settings_Are_Interfering\" title=\"Your Firewall Settings Are Interfering\">Your Firewall Settings Are Interfering<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-5\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Incompatible_Minecraft_Version\" title=\"Incompatible Minecraft Version\">Incompatible Minecraft Version<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-6\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Bugs_in_Minecraft\" title=\"Bugs in Minecraft\">Bugs in Minecraft<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-7\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#The_Minecraft_World_Was_Deleted\" title=\"The Minecraft World Was Deleted\">The Minecraft World Was Deleted<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-8\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Youre_Blacklisted_on_the_Server\" title=\"You&#039;re Blacklisted on the Server\">You're Blacklisted on the Server<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#How_to_Fix-9\" title=\"How to Fix?\">How to Fix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/why-cant-i-join-my-friends-minecraft-world\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Join_My_Friends_Minecraft_World\"><\/span>Why Can't I Join My Friend's Minecraft World?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might meet the \"Unable to Connect to World\" error message when trying to join multiplayer games with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are quite a few reasons why this can happen and it can be helpful to know about these causes before you try to fix things. This can make you a lot more precise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-with-Headsets-Playing-Game-in-Dark-Room-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Person with Headsets Playing Game in Dark Room\" class=\"wp-image-6965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-with-Headsets-Playing-Game-in-Dark-Room.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-with-Headsets-Playing-Game-in-Dark-Room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-with-Headsets-Playing-Game-in-Dark-Room-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>Poor Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to join multiplayer games with your friends, your Minecraft game will need to connect with the Minecraft server on the other end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your internet connection isn't great, this connection can't be established effectively. This can be a very likely cause of the \"Unable to Connect to World\" error message that you might see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I'd recommend that you make sure you're connected to a network that is fast and stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can attempt to move closer to your router for a stronger connection or close any applications that might be actively using data in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, a Wi-Fi connection will usually be a superior source of internet when compared to cellular data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_with_Permissions\"><\/span>Problems with Permissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever since Microsoft purchased Mojang, the creators of Minecraft, you've needed an Xbox Live, or Microsoft, account if you want to play the game with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Xbox Live account has a lot of privacy settings that serve to make your experience safer and more to your taste when you play games online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these settings can sometimes get in the way when you play Minecraft online. They can completely prevent you from being able to join another person's Minecraft world unless you switch the appropriate settings off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-2\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very common reason why I see that many people can't get Minecraft multiplayer to work with their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how to enable the settings that will let you play multiplayer on Minecraft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Xbox Live website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \"Sign In\" button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your credentials to sign in to your Xbox user account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \"Xbox Profile\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose \"Privacy Settings\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For security purposes, sign into your Microsoft account again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, go into the \"Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 devices Online Safety\" tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first entry should be \"You can play with people outside of Xbox Live\". Make sure that it is set to \"Allow\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, scroll down to the \"You can join multiplayer games\" item. Make sure that this is set to \"Allow\" as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \"Submit\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That's it! For many people, this is all you need to fix the problem and jump into a game with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Server_is_Full\"><\/span>The Server is Full<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone controls a Minecraft server, there are different ways that they can change the properties and rules of that Minecraft world, including how many players are allowed on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a friend's Minecraft world has a server limit and you join when it is already full, you're going to get met with an error that prevents you from joining, though you won't know why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-3\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the server you want to play on is full, the only options you have are to wait for some players to leave the world or to ask the server administrator to increase the player limit if they can.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Boy-Playing-Online-Game-While-Live-Streaming-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Teen Boy Playing Online Game While Live Streaming\" class=\"wp-image-6966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Boy-Playing-Online-Game-While-Live-Streaming.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Boy-Playing-Online-Game-While-Live-Streaming-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Boy-Playing-Online-Game-While-Live-Streaming-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Minecraft_Servers_Are_Down\"><\/span>The Minecraft Servers Are Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Microsoft servers that host Minecraft go down for any reason, you won't be able to join a friend's Minecraft world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because, unless your friend is hosting the server on their own computer, it is hosted on third-party servers which may occasionally experience downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-4\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A server outage is something that you'll simply need to wait for Microsoft to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep an eye on things through <a href=\"https:\/\/downdetector.com\/status\/minecraft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Downdetector<\/a> though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Firewall_Settings_Are_Interfering\"><\/span>Your Firewall Settings Are Interfering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your Windows Defender Firewall is active and helping protect your computer from online threats, it may sometimes inadvertently prevent you from doing certain things online, like playing Minecraft with your pals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \"Unable to Connect to World\" error may be one that you get, but Windows Firewall can also cause the \"Unable to Fetch Server Status\" message, which can help you narrow down things a lot better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can also happen if you have any other Antivirus software on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-5\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a good idea to disable any antivirus that you have if you reckon that might be causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also disable Windows Firewall (or your antivirus firewall, while leaving other forms of protection on) if you'd rather still have your antivirus working in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To turn off Windows Defender Firewall, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Windows key + \"I\" to open Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \"Privacy &amp; Security\" from the window on the left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \"Windows Security\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \"Firewall and network protection\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here, choose the option that is currently active, whether it is \"Public network\", \"Private network\", or \"Domain network\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle \"Microsoft Defender Firewall\" off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the firewall is off, you shouldn't have any other issues when trying to connect to your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your PC safe from online threats, make sure to reenable your Firewall and anti-virus once you've joined the world successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incompatible_Minecraft_Version\"><\/span>Incompatible Minecraft Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're on a certain version of Minecraft and your friend's world is hosted on a much newer version, you will usually not be able to connect to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it. When the Minecraft app gets updated, it usually comes with a lot of new additions that you simply won't have if you're on a much older version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent any weird glitches during gameplay, you'll find that you simply aren't able to play multiplayer games in your friend's world until you've updated to the same version as them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-6\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Minecraft version isn't the same as your friend's, all players involved should strive to update to the latest version of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you update Minecraft depends on the specific platform you're on, and these steps can differ significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're on mobile, go to your respective app store, where you'll easily be able to update to the latest game version, if one is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minecraft for Windows will usually update automatically, but you can also go to the Microsoft Store, go to the \"Downloads and Updates\" section, and install all available updates with one click of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Java Edition of the game, you'll be able to update to the latest release once you open the launcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newer game versions can help you get rid of bugs and also make it less likely that you and your friends are on different versions of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Male-Boy-Playing-an-Online-Game-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Teen Boy Playing an Online Game\" class=\"wp-image-6967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Male-Boy-Playing-an-Online-Game.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Male-Boy-Playing-an-Online-Game-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teen-Male-Boy-Playing-an-Online-Game-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bugs_in_Minecraft\"><\/span>Bugs in Minecraft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're asking \"why can't I join my friend's Minecraft world\" and you're playing on a Minecraft game version that is a bit outdated, that might be the reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other software, Minecraft may have some bugs that might mess around with multiplayer play. The good thing is that updates usually help squash any bugs that are found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-7\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should try to do if you're unable to jump into a friend's world on Minecraft is to close the game and launch Minecraft again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this quick fix doesn't work for you, I recommend that you restart your computer, smartphone, or game console, and see whether that's better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also update the game, as outlined above, to take advantage of the latest bug fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, signing out and back in will set the head of your Minecraft launcher back on straight too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good thing is that this is easy to handle. However, keep in mind that the settings might differ slightly depending on the platform. Just do the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Launch \"Minecraft\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \"Settings\" button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \"Profile\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On PC, you will need to click the \"Manage Account\" button, and then another Settings button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \"Sign out of your Microsoft Account\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you've signed out, all that's left is to log in again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open \"Minecraft\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the \"Sign In\" button on the main menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your credentials and sign in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Minecraft_World_Was_Deleted\"><\/span>The Minecraft World Was Deleted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some instances, a friend's world might have been deleted but you might still see it available to join from your side. When you try to join, you'll be met with an error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-8\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Minecraft world you want to play in was deleted, there really isn't anything you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only option will be to make a new world and start from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Blacklisted_on_the_Server\"><\/span>You're Blacklisted on the Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you've been causing trouble on your friend's server, you shouldn't be surprised if they don't want you to come back. This is why it is possible to ban someone and stop them from having access to the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can ask your friend to confirm if you've been blacklisted, especially if you think that it might have been a mistake on their part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix-9\"><\/span>How to Fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're blacklisted on a server, the only option you'll have to get back into that world is to appeal to the server administrator. This might be effective if you were banned accidentally, but otherwise, you might not have much luck.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-Playing-PC-Game-with-Gaming-Controllers-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Person Playing PC Game with Gaming Controllers\" class=\"wp-image-6964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-Playing-PC-Game-with-Gaming-Controllers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-Playing-PC-Game-with-Gaming-Controllers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Person-Playing-PC-Game-with-Gaming-Controllers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why you might not be able to join your friends in their Minecraft world. It could be because of unstable internet, different game versions, Xbox Live Online Safety settings, being blacklisted, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for each of these problems, there's a fix you can follow. Sometimes a restart is enough, but in other cases, you'll benefit from updating the game, switching off your Windows Defender Firewall, signing out and back into your profile, or changing your Xbox Live settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Was this article able to get you connected to your friend's world on Minecraft? If so, take a look at our other articles, for more effective tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you're unable to connect to your friend's Minecraft world, there are several potential causes. It could be because your internet isn't good or your Windows Firewall settings are getting in the way. 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