> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.purpify.host/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to a Bedrock server

> Add a Purpify Minecraft Bedrock Edition server with its server address and port.

Add your Purpify server as an external server in Minecraft Bedrock Edition. You need the server address and port shown in the Purpify panel.

## Before you connect

* Start the server and wait until the panel shows it as running.
* Use a Minecraft version that is compatible with the server.
* Copy the current address and port from the server management view.
* Confirm that your device shows an **Add Server** option. If it does not, use TransferBot instead.

## Add the server

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy the connection details">
    Open your server in the Purpify panel. Copy its address and port from the server management view.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Servers tab">
    In Minecraft Bedrock Edition, select **Play** > **Servers** > **Add Server** on a supported device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the server details">
    Enter any name in **Server Name**. Paste the Purpify address into **Server Address**, then enter the Purpify port in **Port**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and join">
    Save the server entry and select it to connect. If Minecraft cannot connect, recopy both values from the panel and try again.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect with TransferBot

TransferBot is an optional connection method for friends or devices that cannot add an external server directly. Add a TransferBot for your Purpify server, then follow the video tutorial to connect.

<Card title="Watch the TransferBot tutorial" icon="circle-play" href="https://youtu.be/F8yeW7QG2nQ?si=7u0WDOEpGDIHfIXs">
  Follow Purpify's video guide to configure and use TransferBot.
</Card>

## Connection errors

Follow [Troubleshoot connection problems](/troubleshooting/cannot-connect) if the server appears offline or Minecraft cannot connect.

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Bedrock overview" icon="cubes" href="/bedrock/overview">
    Browse the main Bedrock Edition guides.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload an existing world" icon="earth-americas" href="/server/upload-world">
    Move a Bedrock world to your Purpify server.
  </Card>
</Columns>