How to Connect to Your Minecraft Bedrock Server
Join your Bedrock dedicated server from Windows, mobile, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch — including workarounds for consoles that lack direct IP connect.
Minecraft Bedrock Edition runs on Windows 10/11, iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Connecting works differently depending on the platform.
Find Your Server Address
Open the panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Minecraft Bedrock server.
Copy the IP and port
Click Network in the sidebar. Your server address is shown as IP:Port. The default Bedrock port is 19132 (UDP).
Connect by Platform
Windows 10/11, iOS, Android
Open the Servers tab
Launch Minecraft, tap Play, then select the Servers tab at the top.
Add your server
Scroll to the bottom and tap Add Server. Enter:
- Server Name: Anything you want (just a label)
- Server Address: Your server IP
- Port: Your server port (default
19132)
Join
Tap Save, then tap your server in the list and hit Join Server.
Your client version must match the server version exactly. Bedrock auto-updates on most platforms — if you can't connect after an update, the server may need updating too. See Update Your Server.
Xbox One / Series X|S
Xbox does not have a direct IP connect option. You need one of these workarounds:
Option A: BedrockConnect (DNS Method)
Change DNS settings
On your Xbox, go to Settings > General > Network Settings > Advanced Settings > DNS Settings > Manual.
Set Primary DNS to a BedrockConnect server IP (check bedrockconnect.prowl8413.net for current IPs).
Leave Secondary DNS as 8.8.8.8.
Join via Featured Servers
Launch Minecraft, go to Servers tab, and click any Featured Server (e.g., Hive, CubeCraft). Instead of connecting to that server, BedrockConnect will intercept and show a custom server list.
Add your server
In the BedrockConnect menu, tap Connect to a Server and enter your server's IP and port.
Option B: Phantom Protocol
Phantom is a tool that runs on your PC and makes the server appear on the Xbox Friends tab as a LAN game. Requires the Xbox and PC to be on the same network.
PlayStation 4 / 5
PlayStation also lacks direct IP connect. Use the same BedrockConnect DNS method described in the Xbox tab.
Change DNS
Go to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection > Custom > DNS Settings > Manual.
Set Primary DNS to a BedrockConnect server IP. Set Secondary DNS to 8.8.8.8.
Connect via Featured Servers
Launch Minecraft, go to Servers, click any Featured Server, and use the BedrockConnect menu to enter your server IP and port.
PlayStation requires an active PlayStation Plus subscription for online multiplayer.
Nintendo Switch
Change DNS
Go to System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings > Your Network > Change Settings > DNS Settings > Manual.
Set Primary DNS to a BedrockConnect server IP. Set Secondary DNS to 8.8.8.8.
Connect via Featured Servers
Launch Minecraft, go to Servers, tap any Featured Server, and use the BedrockConnect menu to enter your server IP and port.
Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play.
Connection Checklist
If you can't connect, check these in order:
| Check | Details |
|---|---|
| Version match | Client and server must be the exact same version. Check with Version Changer |
| Port protocol | Bedrock uses UDP, not TCP. Make sure your firewall or network allows UDP on port 19132 |
| Server is running | Check Console in the panel — the server must show "Server started" |
| Allowlist | If allow-list=true, the player must be added first. See Whitelist Guide |
| Xbox Live auth | If online-mode=true (default), players must be signed into Xbox Live / Microsoft account |
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