How to Join Your Minecraft Bedrock Server

Ready to build and explore with your friends? Joining your Minecraft Bedrock server is the first step to starting your next big adventure. All it takes is the public IP address provided in your control panel to get your entire crew together over the internet.

This guide will walk you through exactly how to get online.

Connecting to Your Server

This is the standard and most reliable way to join a hosted multiplayer server.

Launch Minecraft, then click on Play from the main menu and select Multiplayer Experiences.
Click the Add Server button located at the left side of the screen.
Type a name for your world into the Server Name box so you can easily recognize it later. In the Server Address box, type the exact public IP address and port (or the custom domain name) that you can find on your Server Panel.
Click Add Server, then select your newly added server from the list and click Play.

Troubleshooting & Tips

If your friends cannot connect, run through these common checks:

Connection Refused: Always check your Server Panel to make sure the server status says Running before trying to connect. A server that is still booting up will reject players.
Version Mismatches: You must run the exact same version of Minecraft as the server. Double-check your launcher version before hitting play!
Proxy Networks: If you are connecting to a multi-server network using BungeeCord or Velocity, you still join using the exact same steps above. Just make sure you use the proxy IP instead of the individual backend IP.
DNS and Domains: Instead of a long string of numbers, many servers use a custom domain address to connect. You can paste this text right into the Server Address field, just like a normal IP.

Conclusion

You and your friends are now ready to punch trees and mine diamonds together! Whether you are connecting to a massive public network or a private survival world, jumping into the action only takes a few quick steps.

If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to contact our support team for assistance!

Happy gaming!