Bedrock Crossplay#

Allow players using Minecraft Bedrock Edition (mobile, console, Windows 10/11) to join your Java Edition server.

Requirements#

Paper-based server software (Paper, Purpur, or similar)
Latest Minecraft version for best compatibility

Warning

Modded servers (Fabric, Forge) do not currently support Bedrock crossplay.

Setup Steps#

Step 1: Access Your Control Panel#

Go to your control panel and select your server.

Step 2: Install Paper Software#

If not already using Paper:

Click Software in the sidebar
Select Paper as your server software
Choose the latest available Minecraft version

Tip

If Paper isn't available for the newest Minecraft version yet, install the latest option available and add the ViaVersion plugin to allow newer clients to connect.

Step 3: Enable Bedrock Crossplay#

During software installation, select the "Enable Bedrock crossplay?" option.

This automatically installs and configures Geyser and Floodgate for you.

Step 4: Start Your Server#

Launch your server. Bedrock players can now connect using the same IP and port as Java players.

How Players Connect#

Java Edition#

Connect normally using your server IP and port.

Bedrock Edition#

Add a new server in Minecraft
Enter your server's IP address
Enter the port number

Note

Unlike Java Edition, Bedrock players must enter the port separately. Custom domains with SRV records won't work without specifying the port.

Custom Bedrock Port#

By default, Bedrock players use the same port as Java players. If you need the standard Bedrock port (19132), contact QualityNode support.

Player Name Prefixes#

Bedrock players appear with a . prefix before their username (e.g., .BedrockPlayer). This distinguishes them from Java players and prevents name conflicts.

Limitations#

Some Java features may not work identically for Bedrock players
Custom resource packs require Bedrock-compatible versions
Certain plugins may have compatibility issues
Performance overhead from translation

Troubleshooting#

Bedrock players can't connect#

Verify the server is running Paper (not Fabric/Forge)
Check that Geyser plugin loaded (use plugins command)
Ensure players are entering the correct port

Connection times out#

Try the standard Bedrock port if available
Check for firewall issues
Verify the server IP is correct

Visual glitches or missing features#

This is normal - Geyser translates between different game versions
Some Java-specific features may appear differently