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How to Join Your Minecraft Java Edition Server

Join a Minecraft Java Edition server

1 min read
Apr 9, 2026

Find connection details

Via Direct Connect

  1. Start Minecraft
    Launch Minecraft Java Edition.

  2. Open Multiplayer
    Click on Multiplayer in the main menu.

  3. Add server
    Click on Add Server.

  4. Enter server details
    Enter a name for your server and the server address in the format IP:Port.

  5. Done
    Click Done. Your server will now appear in the list and you can join it.

Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Apr 9, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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