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Java versus Bedrock server addresses

Understand hostnames, ports, featured servers, and cross-play claims.

Updated 2026-07-274 min read
  1. 01

    Java usually uses a hostname

    The default Java port is 25565 and is often omitted.

  2. 02

    Bedrock often shows a port

    The common Bedrock port is 19132, but always use the operator-provided value.

  3. 03

    Cross-play needs evidence

    A Java address alone does not prove Bedrock compatibility.

  4. 04

    Console access varies

    Featured-server access and custom-address support depend on the device.

Sources and further reading

Minecraft Help: multiplayerThe Hive joining guide

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