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\nWho this is for: Minecraft Bedrock players wanting to join multiplayer servers on any platform.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ready to jump in? Play minecraft games<\/a> and discover new worlds to explore right in your browser.<\/p>

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Adding Servers Through the Servers Tab<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to join servers on Minecraft Bedrock is through the built-in Servers tab. When you open Minecraft, click \u201cPlay\u201d then select the \u201cServers\u201d tab at the top. You\u2019ll see featured servers like Mineplex, The Hive, and CubeCraft that you can join instantly by clicking on them.<\/p>\n

Adding Custom Servers<\/h2>\n

To add your own server, scroll down in the Servers tab and click \u201cAdd Server\u201d at the bottom. You\u2019ll need to enter:<\/p>\n

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  • Server Name:<\/strong> Whatever you want to call it<\/li>\n
  • Server Address:<\/strong> The IP address or domain name<\/li>\n
  • Port:<\/strong> Usually 19132 for Bedrock servers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Once added, the server will appear in your list and you can connect by clicking on it.<\/p>\n

    Joining Through Direct Connect<\/h2>\n

    If you don\u2019t want to save the server permanently, use the \u201cDirect Connect\u201d option instead. This lets you enter the server address and port to join immediately without adding it to your server list.<\/p>\n

    Platform-Specific Considerations<\/h2>\n

    Console players (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch) have some limitations compared to PC and mobile players. You can only join servers that appear in the featured list or use workarounds like DNS changes to access additional servers. Mobile and Windows 10 players have the most flexibility for adding custom servers.<\/p>\n

    Troubleshooting Connection Issues<\/h2>\n

    If you can\u2019t connect to a server, check that:<\/p>\n

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    • The server supports Bedrock Edition (not Java)<\/li>\n
    • You\u2019re using the correct port number<\/li>\n
    • Your internet connection is stable<\/li>\n
    • The server isn\u2019t full or temporarily down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Some servers also require you to be on the same version of Minecraft, so make sure your game is updated. Ready to explore more gaming adventures beyond Minecraft?<\/p>\n

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      TL;DR<\/h2>\n

      Join Minecraft Bedrock servers through the Servers tab by clicking featured servers or adding custom ones with IP addresses. Console players have limited options compared to PC\/mobile.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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