Narrated beginner walkthrough with English captions and setup graphics: game costs, official downloads, Microsoft sign-in, Java Edition and adding play.conchelgaming.com. Stock photos show example computer and gaming setups. Illustrative screens show the setup steps; they are not gameplay recordings. Captions and a full transcript are available. Stock photography: Pramod Tiwari and Alena Darmel / Pexels.
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Your first visit
Welcome to Conchel Gaming. This guide will help you get Minecraft and join our server. You will need a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. You can pause at any time.
Know the costs
First, know what costs money. The Minecraft Launcher is free to download, but playing requires access to Minecraft Java Edition. Conchel memberships are optional, and they do not include the Minecraft game license.
Check your game access
Already own Java Edition? Use the Microsoft account that owns it. If you need the game, visit minecraft dot net and choose Get Minecraft. Select Java and Bedrock Edition for PC, and check the current price before buying.
Download the launcher
To install the launcher, visit minecraft dot net slash en dash us slash download. Choose the download for your computer, open the installer, and follow the prompts. On Windows, sign into the Microsoft Store when prompted.
Choose Java Edition
Open Minecraft Launcher and sign in with the Microsoft account that has access to the game. Select Minecraft Java Edition, then Install or Play. If you only see Buy Now or Demo, check that you are using the correct account.
Add our server
In Minecraft, select Multiplayer, then Add Server. For the server name, enter Conchel Gaming. For the server address, enter play dot conchel gaming dot com, exactly as shown on screen. Select Done to save it.
Join the world
Select Conchel Gaming from your server list, then choose Join Server. Public joining does not require a whitelist request, a separate Conchel account, or a paid Conchel membership. Next time, simply select the saved server and join.
Connection help
If you cannot connect, check the server status on our website. Confirm that you are using Java Edition, the correct server address, and a compatible game version. Keep the exact error message. Written instructions and official download links are on our Play page.