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Using Geyser with Consoles

Consoles can't join third-party servers like Geyser out of the box, but there are a few ways around it:

BedrockConnect​

BedrockConnect is a program (not affiliated with GeyserMC) that lets console players join third-party servers by changing the console's DNS. Once it's set, joining one of the featured servers in Minecraft's Servers tab opens the BedrockConnect menu, where you can add and connect to any Geyser server.

Setup instructions for each console are on the BedrockConnect GitHub page.

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The main IP used for BedrockConnect is often blocked on consoles. If you run into issues with your internet connection or joining servers after changing your DNS, try one of the other BedrockConnect servers on the BedrockConnect GitHub page.

MCXboxBroadcast​

MCXboxBroadcast puts your Geyser server on a bot Xbox account's friends list, so it shows up on the Worlds tab in game. Players friend that account and join from there, with no DNS changes. Unlike the other methods, this one is set up by the server owner rather than each player. It runs alongside the server, either on its own or as a Geyser extension.

Setup instructions are on the MCXboxBroadcast GitHub page.

LAN Emulation​

These apps make your server look like a LAN game. Run one on another device, point it at your Geyser server, and it'll show up on the Worlds tab on your console.

AppiOSAndroidDesktopNotesMCCompanionApp StorePlay StoreWindows · macOS · Linux (Snap) · Linux (Tarball & Flatpak)Free and ad-freeBridgePlayApp StorePlay Store—Free, no ads while you connectBedrockTogetherApp StorePlay Store—BedrockConnect (app)App StorePlay Store—Ads, with a paid tier to remove them. Unrelated to the DNS tool above