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Join a Server — Xbox & PlayStation

This guide shows you how to connect your Xbox or PlayStation to a custom Bedrock server using the BedrockConnect app.

What you need​

  • A phone (Android or iOS) with the BedrockConnect app installed
  • Your phone and console must be on the same Wi-Fi network
  • PlayStation: PS+ membership required
  • Xbox: Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Gold membership required
warning

Do not use a VPN, mobile data, or a strict firewall. Your phone and console need to communicate directly over your local network.

Step-by-step​

1. Open the app​

Launch BedrockConnect and confirm the information prompts.

2. Add a server​

Tap the "Custom" tab at the top, then tap the blue + button in the bottom right. You'll land on the Add Custom Server screen.

Custom tab with + button
Tap "Custom", then the blue + button
Add Custom Server screen
Enter name, IP address, and port

Tap Save. The server must be online and running Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

3. Select and start​

Tap the server you just added. You'll see the server details (IP, port, version). Tap the blue "Start" button at the bottom.

Free vs. Premium

Without Premium, the button says "Watch Ad & Start" — you'll watch a short ad first, then the server starts automatically. With Premium, it starts instantly.

Once the server is running, the button turns red and shows "Stop".

Server details with Start button
Tap "Start" to launch the server
Server running with Stop button
Server is running — ready to join

4. Find the server on your console​

On your console, open Minecraft and look in the world list — you'll see the server appear. Tap it to join.

Server doesn't show up?

If the server doesn't appear in your world list, check our Troubleshooting Guide.

Server visible in Minecraft world list on console
The server appears in your Minecraft world list

5. iOS only: Allow local network access​

If you're on an iPhone, a popup may appear asking to find and connect to devices on your local network. You must tap OK — without this, BedrockConnect can't communicate with your console.

iOS Local Network permission popup
Tap "OK" — this is required for BedrockConnect to work
Accidentally tapped "Don't Allow"?

Go to iPhone Settings → scroll down to BedrockConnect → enable Local Network. Then restart the app.

6. Join on your console​

Your console will first connect to BedrockConnect, then redirect you to the target server. This is normal — you're connecting through two servers.

tip

Once you're connected, you can close the app. BedrockConnect only handles the initial connection — it doesn't act as a proxy.