Minecraft connection help
Choose your Minecraft edition or the error you see. Follow clear steps, check the server and find your way into the game.
How to join a server
Your edition and device determine which address and steps to use.
How to join a Minecraft Java server
Add a Minecraft Java server on Windows, macOS or Linux using its address and a supported game version.
Read guide Bedrock · PC & mobileHow to join a Minecraft Bedrock server on PC or mobile
Connect to a Bedrock server on Windows, Android or iPhone using the correct server address and port.
Read guide Xbox · PlayStation · SwitchMinecraft servers on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch
Understand console server limits, multiplayer access and why Add Server may be missing in Minecraft Bedrock.
Read guideWhat message do you see?
Start with the exact error instead of changing settings at random.
Fix “Outdated client” or “Outdated server” in Minecraft
Resolve a Minecraft version mismatch by checking the server’s accepted versions, edition and modpack requirements.
Read guide Timed out / unable to connectMinecraft connection timed out: what to check
Check a failed Minecraft connection step by step: public server status, address, port, edition and your network.
Read guide Not whitelisted“You are not whitelisted on this server”: how to join
Find out why a Minecraft whitelist blocks entry, how to apply and what to check if you were already approved.
Read guide Invalid session / usernameFix “Failed to verify username” or “Invalid session”
Troubleshoot Java server authentication by refreshing your Minecraft session and checking the account and server requirements.
Read guideIs the server responding right now?
Check its public status, edition and version before retrying. An online result confirms a status response from MineRate’s network, not that every player can log in.
Already connected? Read the player knowledge base for commands, claims, trading and teamwork. Still choosing? Find a server that fits you.