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How to Join a Bedrock


Edition Server on
Xbox/Switch
Last modified on Jun 3, 2024 in General

By Nathan Young

How to Join a Bedrock Ser…

Minecraft Bedrock comes with its many benefits,


with one of them being the ability to crossplay if
Geyser is installed on the server. This means
you can join a multiplayer Java world on multiple
devices, including Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
However, this process can be tedious and
difficult to accomplish. It involves you changing
around console settings to successfully establish
a connection. Sadly, this method doesn’t always
work for some players due to complications. With
this in mind, we’ve created this Apex Hosting
guide to show you how to join a Bedrock server
on Xbox and Nintendo Switch so you can begin
playing with friends.

Getting Started

Before playing around with your console’s


settings, you need to understand a few important
aspects of this process. Starting with the first
one, you’ll be editing the Domain Name System
(DNS) IP addresses to help your connection.
This may seem nerve-racking at first but will be
simplified in this tutorial. Besides this, another
critical piece of information to keep in mind is the
chance of this not working. This is due to some
addresses being blocked, meaning you’ll need to
try different ones depending on your region. If
nothing seems to be working, then you’ll have
another method to hopefully join the Bedrock
server without further problems. The table below
shows the possible addresses to use for this
process, which should be noted for later when
following the instructions below.

IP Address Location Note(s)

104.238.130.180 United This address is


States known to be
problematic for
several players.

173.82.100.84 United An alternative


States choice for US
players.

207.244.229.200 United Located in the


States Central US, best for
those within this
region.

217.160.58.93 Germany No DNS service,


only
BedrockConnect
server.

134.255.231.119 Germany Alternative choice


for Germany
players.

213.171.211.142 United No DNS service,


Kingdom only
BedrockConnect
server.

How to Add a Minecraft Server


on Xbox
Players using Xbox to join Bedrock servers will
need to follow a specific configuration on their
console. Remember, you’ll be changing the DNS
settings of the system. This involves you editing
the IP address to one of the types in the table
above. Keep this in mind when following along
below to play with others on Minecraft Bedrock
Edition. Besides this, these changes won’t
interfere with other games, but you can revert the
addresses if you want.

1. Open your Xbox settings, then click General


and select the Network Settings option.
2.

Go to Advanced Settings and choose the


DNS Settings option, then press Manual.
3.

Begin to tweak the Primary IPv4 Address to


your desired one from before.
4.

As for the Secondary IPv4 DNS, enter


8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 for its field.
5.

Save these changes so the console can


perform a connection test to confirm it works.

How to Add a Minecraft Server


on Nintendo Switch
Similar to the Xbox setup, you’ll be editing the
DNS settings of your Nintendo Switch system.
This means you must choose any of the
addresses from the previously noted table and
use it accordingly. Keep in mind that these
changes won’t negatively affect other games
when playing multiplayer. When you’re ready,
review the steps below to get started with this
process.

1. Head towards your System Settings from


the home screen on your console.
2. Afterward, scroll down and select Internet
and click Internet Settings on the right.
3.

Wait for searching networks to stop, then


press on your currently used one.
4. In this new area, click Change Settings
and switch DNS Settings to Manual.
5.

Proceed to enter your desired address for the


Primary DNS option.
6. Do the same for the Secondary DNS setting,
but use 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 instead.

Note: Make sure to include zeros where


applicable for this to work.

7. Once you’re finished, click Save on the right


and you’re ready to go.

Third-party Apps to Add


Minecraft Servers
Due to the possibility of DNS changes not
working properly on your console, there’s
another way to join servers on Minecraft. This
involves you downloading and using third-party
applications on your mobile device. We highly
recommend trying BedrockTogether for iOS or
Android for this task, as it’s the most popular
one on the market. It’s completely free and
allows you to easily configure everything, which
is also straightforward too. Once you’ve installed
this application, follow the prompts accordingly to
start playing with friends on your console. If for
some reason this app won’t work or isn’t
compatible with your device, consider
researching similar types. However, make sure to
be cautious as you do this process since
malicious developers may try to trick you.

Joining Bedrock Servers


After doing the DNS changes or using a third-
party app, the process for joining a Bedrock
server is the same regardless of the console
used for it. This means the following instructions
are universally applicable. When you’re ready,
follow along below to get started.

1. Open your Minecraft application and click


Play from the main menu.
2. Afterward, head towards the Servers tab and
join any featured one.
3. Once in-game, click Connect to a Server
from the new menu that appeared.
4.

Continue to enter your desired Server


Address and Port accordingly.
5.

Toggle the Add to Server List option


and press Submit to begin playing on the
server.

Common Issues
Unable to Connect to World
An extremely common issue for Bedrock servers
is encountering a disconnect message about the
world. There are multiple ways to resolve this
situation, depending on your setup. For example,
crossplay servers may need to update Geyser
and Floodgate to fix it. However, restarting the
console/server, entering a world beforehand, or
redoing the joining process are other viable
options. If nothing seems to be working, then
consider changing DNS records on your console.
We advise doing this for the Secondary address,
switching between 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1 to
see if that helps. Otherwise, choosing another
Primary IP might be the best method for this to
work without further issues.

Wow This Server is Popular


Similar to the above issue, this one can be
resolved by numerous methods. This tends to
happen though when too many users are making
connection attempts. It’s encouraged to restart
the server and try again, while also possibly
raising the player cap through the panel.
Alternatively, wait a few minutes and join again to
see if that works out for you. As for crossplay
servers, you may need to have Geyser or
Floodgate be reconfigured or updated to fix this
situation. In most cases, this can be resolved by
simply entering a singleplayer or other server
world, then reconnecting accordingly.

You Aren’t Invited to This Server


Another issue players may encounter is not
being invited to play on the server. This happens
when there’s an active whitelist or allowlist,
meaning you must be added beforehand to make
the connection. We highly recommend having
the server owner disable this feature to allow
Bedrock players to join, then reactivate it and
begin adding them to the list. Visit our Whitelist
Guide to learn more about this process and
resolve it to begin playing with friends. This helps
you manage it on Bedrock and crossplay
servers, meaning this issue can be quickly fixed.

Useful Links
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