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Before anyone can play on your Minecraft server, you (and your players) need the server address. This guide shows you where to find it in the Game Panel and how to connect from both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.

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Finding Your Server Address

1

Log in to the Game Panel

Go to the Wasabi Hosting Game Panel and sign in with your panel credentials.
2

Select your server

Click your Minecraft server in the server list to open its dashboard.
3

Copy the address

Your server address is shown on the dashboard in the format IP:port (for example 203.0.113.10:25565). Click it to copy it to your clipboard.
The default Minecraft Java port is 25565. If your server uses that port, players can leave the port off entirely and just enter the IP. If your server uses a different port, the :port part is required.

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Joining from Java Edition

1

Open Multiplayer

Launch Minecraft Java Edition and click Multiplayer from the main menu.
2

Add the server

Click Add Server, enter a name of your choice, and paste your server address (IP:port) into the Server Address field.
3

Connect

Click Done, wait for the server to show as online in the list (green connection bars), then double-click it to join.
Make sure the version shown in your Minecraft launcher matches your server’s version. You can check or change the server version with the built-in Version Changer.

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Joining from Bedrock Edition (Geyser)

If your server has Geyser installed, Bedrock Edition players (Windows 10/11, mobile, console) can join your Java server too.
1

Open the Servers tab

In Bedrock Edition, go to Play and open the Servers tab, then scroll down and select Add Server.
2

Enter the address and port

Enter your server’s IP as the Server Address and the Geyser port as the Port. By default Geyser listens on UDP port 19132, but on shared hosting it is often configured to reuse your server’s assigned port — check your Geyser config.yml or your panel’s network/allocations page to confirm.
3

Join

Save the server and tap it to connect.
Geyser is not installed by default. It runs as a plugin on Paper/Spigot servers (or as a mod on Fabric). Pair it with Floodgate if you want Bedrock players to join without owning a Java account. See Installing Plugins.

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Using a Custom Domain (SRV Record)

Instead of sharing a raw IP:port, you can let players join with something like play.yourdomain.com. This works with an SRV record in your domain’s DNS settings:
FieldValue
TypeSRV
Name / Service_minecraft._tcp.play (creates play.yourdomain.com)
Priority0
Weight5
PortYour server’s port (e.g. 25565)
TargetYour server’s IP or hostname
After DNS propagates (usually minutes, up to a few hours), Java players can connect using just play.yourdomain.com — no port needed.
SRV records only work for Java Edition. Bedrock Edition does not resolve SRV records, so Bedrock players still need the IP (or an A record) plus the port.

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Connection Troubleshooting Checklist

If you can’t connect, work through this list:
  • Is the server online? Check the console in the Game Panel — it should show Done (X.XXXs)! For help, type "help".
  • Correct address? Double-check the IP:port against the panel dashboard. A missing or wrong port is the most common cause.
  • Version mismatch? Your launcher version must be compatible with the server version.
  • Still starting up? Modded servers can take several minutes to boot — wait for the “Done” message.
  • Firewall Manager rules? If you use the Firewall Manager, make sure your own IP isn’t blocked by a rule.
  • Whitelist enabled? If white-list=true in server.properties, your username must be whitelisted (whitelist add YourName).
For deeper diagnostics — crash loops, timeout errors, and more — see the full Troubleshooting guide.

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