--- title: "How to connect to a Minecraft server by IP | StreetHosting" description: "Step by step guide to connecting to a Minecraft server by IP: Java and Bedrock, the right port, SRV records and common errors for beginners." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 2 min · Beginner Published on Jun 5, 2026 · Updated on Aug 26, 2026 # How to connect to a Minecraft server by IP Connecting by IP is easy once you know the right address, port and version. This guide walks through the process for Java and Bedrock without the hassle. 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The game version has to match the server's. ## What you need[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#o-que-voce-precisa) Before you try to join, gather three pieces of information from your hosting panel: the IP address or domain, the port and the server edition (Java or Bedrock). * The server's public IP, not your local network IP. * A port that is open in the host's firewall. * The same version, or compatibility through ViaVersion or similar. ## Connecting on Java Edition[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#conectar-java-edition) 1. Open Minecraft Java and click Multiplayer. 2. Select Add Server or Direct Connect. 3. In the Server Address field, type IP:port if needed. 4. Save and click Join Server. If the port is 25565, the IP or domain alone is enough. For any other port, always include the colon and the number, with no spaces. ## Connecting on Bedrock[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#conectar-bedrock) 1. Open Minecraft Bedrock and go to Play. 2. Tap Servers, then Add Server. 3. Fill in the name, address and port as shown in the panel. 4. Save and join the server. A plain Java server does not accept Bedrock clients without a proxy such as Geyser. Confirm the server type before you share the IP with friends. ## Common errors[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#erros-comuns) If the connection fails, review the IP you typed, the port, the whitelist and the version. Many problems get solved in that order before you ever need to open a ticket. * Confirm the IP in the panel, not on your home router. * Try Direct Connect to rule out a cached saved server entry. * Check whether the whitelist is blocking your username. * Compare the client version with the server version. For timeouts or refused connections, see [how to fix connection timed out](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-connection-timed-out). For a version mismatch, check [outdated client/server](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/fix-minecraft-outdated-client). Before you blame the game, test the address and port on [MC Status](https://mcstatus.streethosting.com.br/?utm%5Fsource=streethosting&utm%5Fmedium=site&utm%5Fcampaign=tools&utm%5Fcontent=guia%3Acomo-conectar-servidor-minecraft-pelo-ip). It queries Java and Bedrock and shows the version the server advertises, which settles questions about a wrong IP or an incompatible version right away. In this guide * [What you need](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#o-que-voce-precisa) * [Connecting on Java Edition](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#conectar-java-edition) * [Connecting on Bedrock](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#conectar-bedrock) * [Common errors](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip#erros-comuns) ## Frequently asked questions Do I need to add the port to the IP? Yes, when the port is not the default 25565. Use the IP:port format, for example 123.45.67.89:25566. Can a domain replace the IP? Yes. A domain like play.yourserver.com pointing to the IP makes things easier for players, so nobody has to memorize numbers. Do Java and Bedrock use the same IP? The IP can be the same, but the port and the server type are usually different. Bedrock uses a different protocol from Java. 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