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Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server – Port 19132 vs Java

Minecraft Bedrock dedicated server: port 19132 UDP, server.properties, how it differs from Java/Paper, phone & console join.

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Quick answer: Bedrock dedicated ≠ Java. Port 19132 UDP, server.properties, no Paper plugins. Direct path for phones/consoles.

  1. Bedrock dedicated binary (not a Paper jar)
  2. server.properties: server-port=19132
  3. ufw allow 19132/udp
  4. Join with IP and port 19132 (not 25565)

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Is Bedrock the same as a Java/Paper server?
No. Bedrock dedicated is a different binary, port 19132 UDP, no Paper plugins. Java players cannot join Bedrock without a proxy like Geyser.
Which port?
19132 UDP (IPv4). 19133 often IPv6. TCP 25565 is Java – it does not help Bedrock.
Can consoles join?
Yes, Bedrock (Xbox/Switch/PlayStation/mobile) on dedicated, with a Microsoft account and server list or direct IP+port.
Geyser on Java instead of Bedrock dedicated?
Geyser lets Bedrock clients join a Java/Paper server. Plain Bedrock dedicated is simpler if you only play Bedrock.
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