adding friends on Minecraft Java Edition is not as straightforward as on other platforms or editions. Minecraft Java Edition doesn't have an in-game friend system like the Bedrock Edition or other games.
However, you can still play with your friends by using multiplayer servers or Realms. Here's how you can do it:
1. Multiplayer Servers: You and your friends can join the same multiplayer server to play together. Make sure the server you want to play on supports multiple players and allows you to invite your friends. You can find various servers on the internet, and many of them have communities where you can meet new people and join their games.
To join a server, follow these steps:
- Launch Minecraft Java Edition on your computer.
- Click on "Multiplayer" from the main menu.
- Click "Add Server" to add the IP address and port of the server you want to join.
- Enter a name for the server and type in the server's address (IP address) and port number.
- Click "Done," and the server will be added to your server list.
- Double-click the server's name to join it.
2. Realms: Minecraft Realms is a paid subscription service that allows you to create and manage a private server for you and your friends. It's an official service provided by Mojang, the company behind Minecraft. With Realms, you can easily invite your friends to play on your private server without having to set up your own dedicated server.