How to Connect to Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to find your server IP address and connect to your Minecraft Java or Bedrock server.
Connecting to your Minecraft server is the first step to playing with friends. This guide covers how to find your server's IP address on the XGamingServer panel and connect using either Java Edition or Bedrock Edition.
Finding Your Server IP Address
Log in to the panel
Access the XGamingServer panel.
Select your server
Choose your Minecraft server from the server list.
Copy your server IP address
Your server IP address is displayed in the sidebar — it looks like 123.456.78.90:25565.
💡 Tip: Click the IP address to copy it to your clipboard. The number after the colon (
:) is the port — you'll need both parts to connect.
Connecting on Java Edition
Open Minecraft Java Edition
Launch Minecraft Java Edition on your computer.
Click Multiplayer
Click Multiplayer from the main menu.
Click Add Server
Click Add Server to add a new server entry.
Paste your server IP address
Paste your server IP address into the Server Address field.
Name your server
Give your server a name (optional) and click Done.
Connecting on Bedrock Edition
Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition
Launch Minecraft Bedrock Edition on your device.
Navigate to Add Server
Go to Play → Servers → Add Server.
Enter the server IP address
Enter your server's IP address (the numbers before the colon) in the Server Address field.
Enter the port number
Enter the port number (the numbers after the colon) in the Port field.
Save and join
Click Save and then select your server to join.
📝 Note: Bedrock Edition uses separate IP and port fields, while Java Edition combines them. Make sure you're entering each part in the correct field.
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
If you can't connect to your server:
- Make sure your server is running — check the console on the XGamingServer panel
- Double-check the IP address and port are entered correctly
- If using mods, ensure your client has the same mods installed as the server
- Try restarting both your game and your server
For more help with connection problems, check our Troubleshooting guide or join our Discord.
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