How to Connect to Your Minecraft Bedrock Server
How to join your Bedrock dedicated server from PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
Windows 10/11, iOS, Android
- Launch Minecraft Bedrock
- Click Play → Servers tab
- Scroll down to Add Server
- Enter server name, IP, and port (default 19132)
- Click Save → Join Server
Xbox
Xbox cannot direct-connect by default. Options:
- BedrockConnect — a DNS redirect service that adds a server tab
- Phantom / MCXboxBroadcast — makes the server appear on the Friends tab
- Set your Xbox DNS to a BedrockConnect server, then connect via the server list
See Connect Xbox Players for detailed steps.
PlayStation
Same as Xbox — no native direct connect. Use BedrockConnect DNS method or MCXboxBroadcast.
Nintendo Switch
Same as Xbox — use BedrockConnect DNS method.
- Go to Switch Settings → Internet → DNS Settings
- Set Primary DNS to a BedrockConnect IP
- Launch Minecraft, go to Servers tab
- Connect via the BedrockConnect server list
Default Port
| Port | Protocol |
|---|---|
| 19132 | UDP |
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