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MCCompanion

PlayStation & Xbox

Join a Minecraft server on your PS4, PS5 or Xbox.

Before you start​

Make sure:

  • MCCompanion is installed and running on your PC, Mac, or phone
  • Your console and the device running MCCompanion are on the same Wi-Fi network

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).

  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 Xbox/PS4-5 as the mode

Tap on the server you prefer and select Xbox/PS4-5.

  1. Start broadcasting

Tap Start (Start Broadcasting). MCCompanion will create a local LAN game entry for your console.

  1. Join from your console

On your console, open Minecraft → Play → Friends/worlds and look for a LAN Game MCCompanion. Tap it to connect.

  1. Stop when you’re done

When finished, return to MCCompanion and tap Stop to end the broadcast.

Not working?​

A few things to try:

  • Your phone/tablet and console MUST be on the same WiFi
  • Make sure MCCompanion is still broadcasting (don't close the app)
  • Make sure your battery is above 15%, since some devices may block the broadcast when the battery is low
  • Xbox requires an online multiplayer subscription, and PlayStation requires PlayStation Plus, to connect to online multiplayer servers
  • Double-check the IP and port (default: 19132)
  • Try toggling the broadcast off and back on
  • Some routers block LAN discovery between devices if that's the case, check your router settings or try a different network
  • Make sure the server you are trying to connect to allows Bedrock players to connect
tip

On PS5 and newer Xbox models, LAN worlds sometimes take a few seconds to appear.