How to Join Your Own Bedrock Server
To join your own Minecraft Bedrock server, start by accessing your control panel and locating your Server Address, then open Minecraft on your device, click Play, navigate to Servers, and select any available server to open the server list, and finally, click Connect to a Server and enter your Server Address and Port. By following these steps, you can easily connect to your own Bedrock server and start playing with your friends or community.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- How do I join a custom server on Bedrock?: To join a custom server on Bedrock, open Minecraft, click Play, head towards the Servers tab, and join any featured server, then click Connect to a Server and enter your desired Server Address and Port.
- Can you run your own Bedrock server?: Yes, Bedrock Dedicated Servers allow Minecraft players on Windows and Linux computers to set up their own server at home or host their server using a cloud-based service.
- How much does a Bedrock Minecraft server cost?: Apex Hosting offers Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition servers starting at $7.49 a month.
Troubleshooting
- Why can’t I join my Bedrock server?: If you’re struggling to connect to a Minecraft: Bedrock Edition server, try restarting your device, switching between wired and wireless connections, or connecting with another network connection.
- Why can’t I join my own Minecraft server?: If you’re getting a ‘Failed to Connect to Server’ issue, check your network connection, disable any firewall programs, and restart your modem/router.
Platform-Specific Questions
- How do you join a custom server on Minecraft Xbox?: Open Minecraft on your Xbox, click Play, head towards the Servers tab, and join any featured server, then click Connect to a Server and enter your desired Server Address and Port.
- How do you join a custom server on Minecraft Switch?: Open Minecraft on your Nintendo Switch, click Play, navigate to Servers, and select any available server to open the server list, then click Connect to a Server and enter your Server Address and Port.
Server Management
- How do I find my server IP for Minecraft?: To find your Minecraft server address, type ipconfig into your command line and look for the IPv4 Address.
- How do I add a world to my Bedrock server?: Stop your server, click FTP File Access on your control panel, upload your map to the Worlds folder, and then select the map on your control panel.
- Can Java and Bedrock play together?: No, Java and Bedrock players can’t play together, as they are different versions of Minecraft.
Hosting and Cost
- How do I host my own MC server for free?: You can host your own Minecraft server for free using ScalaCube, which offers free Minecraft server hosting with DDoS protection and automated backups.
- Can you host your own Minecraft server for free?: Yes, ScalaCube is the easiest and most reliable way to run your own Minecraft server for free.
- How much does it cost to run your own Minecraft server?: The cost of running your own Minecraft server can vary, but a server for 20 players can cost around $15/month, and setting up a PC to host in your house can cost anywhere from a few hundred to $2,000.
Additional Questions
- What is cheaper Java or Bedrock?: The pricing of Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition varies across platforms, but Java Edition costs $26.95 on all platforms, while Bedrock Edition can cost as low as $6.99 on iOS and iPadOS.
- How does Bedrock Together work?: Bedrock Together allows Java and Bedrock players to play together by routing the connection to your Xbox or Playstation, and your server will be displayed in the LAN section of your console.