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MCCompanion

Friends Mode

Join a minecraft server on any console with the friend mode.

Before you start​

  • Add the MCCompanion friend account on your console and make sure the friend request is accepted

Steps​

  1. Connect everything to the same network

Make sure your phone/tablet running MCCompanion and your console are on the same Wi‑Fi (avoid Guest Wi‑Fi if possible) while using MCCompanion Friends.

  1. Open MCCompanion

Launch the app on your phone or tablet.

  1. Enter your server details

Enter the server address (IP or domain) and port (default: 19132), or pick one from your saved/recommended servers.

  1. Select a server and select Friends as the mode

Tap on the server you prefer and select Friends.

  1. Start Friends Mode

Tap Start Friends Mode. MCCompanion will send the configuration to its servers.

  1. Add the bot as a friend on the Xbox network

Copy the gamertag shown in the MCCompanion app and add it as a friend on the Xbox network.

  1. Join from your console

Open Minecraft on your console and navigate to the friends section. You should see the user you added. Join their game.

Not working?​

A few things to try:

  • Your phone/tablet and console MUST be on the same WiFi
  • Try refreshing the Friends tab; it doesn't always update on its own
  • Restart Minecraft and enable Friends mode again before rejoining
  • Double-check that the MCCompanion friend account is accepted, not just added
  • Xbox requires an online multiplayer subscription, PlayStation requires PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch requires Nintendo Switch Online, to connect to online multiplayer servers
  • Double-check the IP and port (default: 19132)
  • Make sure the server you are trying to connect to allows Bedrock players to connect
tip

If your friends can see the world but can't join, it's usually a NAT issue on their side. Ask them to check their network settings or try a different connection.