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# How to Join a Minecraft Server on Java and Bedrock

> A guide on how to join a Minecraft server on both Java and Bedrock Edition.

## Find the IP address of your Minecraft Server

Before you can join and connect to your **Minecraft server**, you’ll need to find the **IP** (a combination of numbers, e.g 104.167.215.1) or a **subdomain** (letters, e.g test.eclipseno.de).

1. Head to the Console of your server
2. Look for the **Address** field. This is the IP address or subdomain you will use to connect to your server.
3. Click on the box to copy the IP address or subdomain.

## Joining a Minecraft Server on Java Edition

1. Launch Minecraft
2. Select **Multiplayer** from the main menu
3. Click **Add Server** to add the server to your server list
4. Enter a name and your server’s IP:port in the **Server Name** and **Server Address** field
5. Click on the server from the server list to join your server!

Alternatively, you can select **Direct Connection** and enter the subdomain or IP:port in the **Server Address** field. This lets you directly connect without having to add a server to the server list first.

## Joining a Minecraft Server on Bedrock Edition

1. Launch Minecraft and select **Play** from the menu
2. Select the **Servers** tab from the top of the screen
3. Scroll past the featured servers and click **Add Server**
4. Fill in the **Server Name** and **Server Address** and **Port** fields and Save
5. Select your server from the list and click **Join Server** to join the server!

That’s it! You should now be connected to your Minecraft server. If you have any issues or need help, feel free to contact our support team!

<Note>
  Please wait a few seconds upon connecting to allow your server to accept the connection.
</Note>