How to join a Minecraft serverStep by step: how to join a Minecraft server on Java Edition, Bedrock on phone and Windows, and what to do on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.5 min read
How to make a Minecraft serverMake your own Minecraft server: the official server, Paper, how much RAM you need, opening the port, and when a host is the better choice.7 min read
Fix “Can't connect to server”Why Minecraft says “Can't connect to server”, “Connection timed out” or “Outdated client”, and how to fix it as a player or as a server owner.6 min read
Minecraft server IP and port explainedWhat a Minecraft server address is, what the port does, default ports for Java and Bedrock, SRV records, and how to find the IP of a server.4 min read
Java vs Bedrock servers and crossplayThe differences between Java and Bedrock Minecraft servers, which devices can join which, and how Geyser lets Bedrock players join Java servers.4 min read
How to get players for your Minecraft serverPractical ways to get players for a new Minecraft server: server lists, votes and rewards, a good banner and MOTD, Discord, videos and launch events.6 min read