How to Join Custom Servers on Minecraft Bedrock (Xbox, PS4/PS5, Nintendo Switch)

How to Join Custom Servers on Minecraft Bedrock (Xbox, PS4/PS5, Switch)

Consoles like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch do not natively support adding custom server IP addresses. However, using the BedrockConnect DNS method, you can redirect the built-in "Featured Servers" list to a custom menu that allows you to join any MintServers hosted server.

For more technical details, visit the official project here: BedrockConnect GitHub. Please note that MintServers is not affiliated with the BedrockConnect project.

How it Works

By changing your console's DNS settings, we redirect the traffic meant for "Featured Servers" (like The Hive or Lifeboat) to the BedrockConnect server list. This creates a portal where you can type in your own custom IP and Port.

Choose Your Console

Select your device below to configure your internet settings. Note: PlayStation uses a different DNS address than Xbox and Switch.

Xbox (One & Series X/S)

DNS Address: Primary: 104.238.130.180 | Secondary: 8.8.8.8

1. Go to Settings > General > Network settings.
2. Select Advanced settings.
3. Select DNS settings and choose Manual.
4. Enter 104.238.130.180 for the Primary IPv4 DNS.
5. Enter 8.8.8.8 for the Secondary IPv4 DNS.
6. Save and exit.

Video Walkthrough:

Nintendo Switch

DNS Address: Primary: 104.238.130.180 | Secondary: 8.8.8.8

1. Go to System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings.
2. Select your current network and choose Change Settings.
3. Scroll down to DNS Settings and set it to Manual.
4. Enter 104.238.130.180 as the Primary DNS.
5. Enter 8.8.8.8 as the Secondary DNS.
6. Save and restart the game if it is open.

Video Walkthrough:

PlayStation (PS4 & PS5)

DNS Address: Primary: 45.55.68.52 | Secondary: 8.8.8.8

For PS5:

1. Go to Settings > Network > Settings > Set up internet connection.
2. Select your network, press the Options button (three lines), and select Advanced Settings.
3. Change DNS Settings to Manual.
4. Enter 45.55.68.52 for Primary and 8.8.8.8 for Secondary.
5. Click OK and wait for the connection test to finish.

For PS4:

1. Go to Settings > Network > Set up internet connection.
2. Select your connection type (Wi-Fi/LAN) and select Custom setup.
3. IP Address Settings: Automatic.
4. DHCP Host Name: Do not specify.
5. DNS Settings: Manual.
6. Enter 45.55.68.52 for Primary and 8.8.8.8 for Secondary.
7. MTU Settings: Automatic.
8. Proxy Server: Do not use.
9. Test Internet Connection.

How to Join Your Server

Once your DNS is configured, follow these steps to access the server list:

1. Open Minecraft and go to the Servers tab.
2. Join one of the following "Featured Servers" (these are redirect-compatible):
   • Mineville
   • Lifeboat
   • Enchanted
   • Galaxite
   • The Hive
3. Instead of joining the featured server, you will see the BedrockConnect menu (sometimes called "Join to Open Server List").
4. Select Connect to a Server.
5. Enter your MintServers IP Address and Port and click Submit.

Note: If you want to play the normal Featured Servers again, simply return your DNS settings to "Automatic".