PC and Console Together? How to Link Java and Bedrock on the Same Server (Crossplay)

Breaking the Barrier: Everyone Plays, Regardless of the Device

One of the biggest headaches for friend groups is platform fragmentation: "I play on PC (Java)," "I'm on Switch," "I'm on mobile (Bedrock)."

Traditionally, this meant you couldn't play together on a high-quality server. But thanks to GeyserMC technology and the flexibility of Mineando, that barrier has fallen. Today, we'll show you how to create a single server where everyone can join, no matter their device.

What is Crossplay and How Does It Work?

The trick consists of creating a Java Edition server (which is the most stable and allows for plugins) and installing a "translator" called GeyserMC.

This plugin acts as a bridge: it allows connections coming from phones, tablets, or consoles (Bedrock) to be "translated" and accepted by the PC server.

Why Choose Mineando Over Realms?

Minecraft Realms offers crossplay, yes, but it has major downsides:

1. Price: It requires a fixed monthly subscription (nearly $8/month).
2. Limitations: You can't use mods, the render distance is low, and it lags when too many people join.
3. Control: You don't have access to the server files.

At Mineando, you can set up a Crossplay server for cents per hour, with much more power and total freedom.

Quick Guide to Enabling Crossplay

1. Create your server on Mineando: Choose a version compatible with plugins (we recommend PaperMC for best performance).
2. Install the Plugins: In the file manager, install Geyser-Spigot and Floodgate.
   • Geyser handles the connection magic.
   • Floodgate allows Bedrock players to join without needing to buy a Java account.
3. Configure the Port: Java players will join through the normal port. Bedrock players will need an extra UDP port (which we manage efficiently at Mineando).
4. Start Playing! Now your friend on their phone and you on your gaming PC can build the same house together.

Conclusion

Don't leave anyone out of the group just because they don't have a PC. The technology to unite everyone exists, and it's free.

All you need is a powerful engine to run it all. Gather your console and mobile friends, chip in a few cents each, and build the ultimate server.

Unite all platforms now: Create your Crossplay server at Mineando