How to connect to a Minecraft Bedrock server on PC and mobile?

Want to join a Minecraft Bedrock server from your phone or PC? Here’s the exact, step-by-step method to enter the IP, port, and join on the first try. Upgrade your experience on our premium Minecraft hosting.

Prerequisites

• Minecraft Bedrock Edition installed (Android/iOS) or “Minecraft for Windows” (not Java Edition).
• Signed-in Microsoft account with multiplayer allowed.
• Server address (IP or domain) and Bedrock port 19132 over UDP.
• Stable Internet (ideally Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi‑Fi).
• If self-hosting: open UDP port 19132 on your router/firewall (with Oxygenserv it’s already handled).
• Access to your hosting panel to fetch the server’s IP/port if needed.

Detailed steps

1. Get the server IP and port
   Log in to your panel and locate the “IP” and “Bedrock Port” fields. You’ll see something like 203.0.113.10 and a port such as 19132, or a domain like play.example.com. Write both exactly as shown because Bedrock requires the port. If there’s a protocol hint, confirm it’s UDP (Bedrock uses UDP by default).
2. Connect from a mobile device (Android/iOS)
   Launch Minecraft Bedrock, tap “Play”, then the “Servers” tab on top. Scroll to “Add Server” and tap it: you’ll get fields for “Server Name”, “Server Address”, and “Port”. Enter a custom name (e.g., “My Bedrock”), the exact address (e.g., play.example.com), and the port (e.g., 19132). Tap “Add and play” or “Save” then “Join”; if it fails, recheck spelling and the port.
3. Connect from PC (Minecraft for Windows)
   Open Minecraft for Windows (Bedrock), click “Play”, then the “Servers” tab. Click “Add Server” at the bottom and fill in “Server Name”, “Server Address”, and “Port”. Use your host’s IP/DNS (e.g., 203.0.113.10) and port (e.g., 19132). Click “Save” then “Join”; if the Join button stays greyed out, the address or port is likely missing or has a stray space.
4. Save the server for faster access
   After adding it, the server appears under “Additional Servers”. Click/tap the entry to verify the saved IP and port are correct. Next time, you can join with a single click without retyping details. If the IP changes later, edit the entry and update the address or port.
5. Fix “Unable to connect to world”
   First, ensure you’re on Bedrock Edition, not Java. Double-check the address and port (e.g., play.example.com + 19132) and confirm the server is online. On mobile, try switching networks (Wi‑Fi/4G); on PC, temporarily test without third‑party firewalls. If the server is private, ask the admin to add you to the allowlist with /allowlist add YourGamertag.

Tips & optimization

– Use an easy domain (e.g., play.yourdomain.com) pointing to your server to avoid raw IPs.
– You can add a Bedrock SRV record (_minecraft._udp) to hide the port, but not all clients honor it—keep port 19132 handy.
– For private servers, enable the allowlist: set allow-list=true in server.properties and add players with /allowlist add Name.
– Keep game and server updated: “Outdated client/server” means a version mismatch—update both and restart the server.
– High ping? Prefer Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi‑Fi and pick a server region close to you.

FAQ

I’m on Java Edition—why don’t I see the Servers tab like this?

Java and Bedrock are different. This guide is for Bedrock (mobile) or Minecraft for Windows. Launch the Bedrock client, then go to “Servers” and “Add Server”.

Which port should I use for Bedrock?

The default is 19132 UDP. Some hosts assign a different port—use exactly what your panel shows, without extra spaces or characters.

Getting “Outdated client/server”—what now?

Update Minecraft on your device (Microsoft Store/App Store/Play Store) and relaunch. If it persists, update the Bedrock server version and restart it from your panel.

Do I need to port-forward if I’m hosted at Oxygenserv?

No. Oxygenserv already exposes the required ports. Just enter the provided address and port and click “Join”.

Access denied—what does it mean?

Likely an active allowlist. Ask the admin to add you with /allowlist add YourGamertag, then reconnect. Also ensure you’re signed in to your Microsoft account.

You’re set to join Bedrock servers in under a minute on both mobile and PC. Want hassle-free performance and uptime? Spin up your world at Oxygenserv.

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