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I'm attempting to host a server on bedrock, but idk how to find the server address, or the URL.

Clayten Buehrer 0 Reputation points
2025-10-20T00:43:07.8233333+00:00

I'm attempting to host a server on bedrock edition of Minecraft. I've downloaded the server hosting software from the mc site, and modified the "server.properties" file to how I want it, and put my world file that I want hosted into the worlds folder. I have figured out how to start the server, and it's hosting the right world, but I have no idea how to find the address, or URL, and without 1 of those, I can't join the server on any device, nor can my friends. How can I find both of those pieces of information. Also, should I change the server port to something other than the default one, an should the port, and port v6 be the same?

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  1. IGYQ 14,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-20T14:07:09.6966667+00:00

    Hi!

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    You’ve got most of the setup done. Minecraft Bedrock servers listen on UDP port 19132 by default (and 19133 for IPv6). To connect, players need two pieces of info:

    • IP address (or domain name)
    • Port number

    If hosting locally (your own PC):

    Who Address to use How to find
    You (same device) localhost or 127.0.0.1 Always works on your own machine
    You (same device) localhost or 127.0.0.1 Always works on your own machine
    Other devices on same Wi-Fi Your local IP (192.168.1.50) Run ipconfig → look for “IPv4 Address” under your network adapter
    Friends outside your home Your public IP Go to https://whatismyipaddress.com then copy the IPv4 address

    To let players outside your LAN connect:

    • Log into your router’s web interface. Usually something like 192.168.1.1 in your browser.
    • Find Port Forwarding / Virtual Server settings.
    • Add a new rule:
      • Service name: Minecraft Bedrock
      • Port: 19132
      • Protocol: UDP
      • Internal IP: your PC’s local IP ( example: 192.168.1.50)
      • Internal Port: 19132
    • Save → Reboot router.
    • Now your friends connect to your public IP:19132.

    Usually you don't need to change the port not unless port 19132 is being used by another service. If you don't change it pick any unused UDP port (25565 or 25570). Tell friends the new port number (123.45.67.89:25570). You can leave server-portv6=19133 alone.

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