Configuring the Client Software
These instructions are for Java edition - Bedrock and Pocket (mobile) editions may differ slightly but are relatively close in configuration.
Launching the Minecraft Client[edit | edit source]
When you first launch the Minecraft client, you'll be asked to log in. Log in using you child's Microsoft Live account. Once logged in, you'll see a Play button. To the left of the Play button there is a drop down menu. Make sure Latest Release is selected. Then press Play. The main menu will load in a new window. In Windows, the main menu window often loads small. If it does just maximize the window.
If you're using Bedrock, you won't see a Play button. You'll go directly to the main menu, as described below.
The Main Menu[edit | edit source]
The main menu will have show several options, including Singleplayer, Multiplayer and sometimes Microsoft Realms. You want to choose Multiplayer.
