Getting started with Minecraft Bedrock Edition

This guide helps you set up your Minecraft Bedrock Edition server on ServerPrism. You will learn how to order a server, configure its basic settings, and connect with players.

Ordering on ServerPrism

1. Select your plan: Choose a plan that fits your needs. We recommend at least 2 GB RAM for a small server and up to 16 GB for larger communities with many players or complex worlds.
2. Pick a region: Select a server location closest to you and your players for the best performance.
3. Choose your runtime: Select Vanilla Bedrock for the official server software, or explore Nukkit, PocketmineMP, Endstone, or GoMint for plugin support and advanced features. You can change this later from the ServerPrism panel's Startup tab.
4. Deploy: Complete your order to provision your server.

First boot

After deployment, your server will start automatically. The first boot can take a few minutes as the server generates its world files. You can monitor the progress in the Console tab of your ServerPrism panel at https://serverprism.com/dashboard. Your server is ready when you see messages indicating successful world loading and the server listening for connections.

Connecting / inviting players

Players can join your Minecraft Bedrock Edition server using its IP address and port:

1. Find your server details: In your ServerPrism panel, navigate to the Console or Network tab. You will see your server's IP address and port (default is 19132).
2. Share with players: Provide the IP address and port to your players.
3. In-game connection: Players open Minecraft Bedrock Edition, go to Play > Servers > Add Server, and enter the IP address and port.

Alternatively, you can attach a free subdomain to your server from your ServerPrism customer dashboard, making it easier for players to remember your server address.

Configuration basics

Most server settings are managed in the server.properties file, located in your server's root directory. You can access and edit this file using the File Manager in your ServerPrism panel.

Key settings to configure:

• server-name: The name displayed in the server list.
• gamemode: Set the default gamemode for new players (e.g., survival, creative).
• difficulty: Adjust the game difficulty (e.g., peaceful, easy, normal, hard).
• max-players: The maximum number of players allowed on the server.
• white-list: Set to true to enable a whitelist, allowing only specified players to join.
• level-name: The name of the world folder to load.
• level-seed: Specifies a seed for world generation.
• online-mode: Set to true to verify players with Xbox Live. Keep this enabled for security.
• server-port: The port your server listens on (default 19132). Do not change this unless you have a specific reason and understand port forwarding.

After editing server.properties, restart your server from the ServerPrism panel to apply the changes.

Some runtimes, like Nukkit or PocketmineMP, might use different configuration files (e.g., server.yml or pocketmine.yml). Always refer to the specific runtime's documentation for exact file names and settings.

Common issues

• Players cannot connect: Double-check that you are providing the correct IP address and port. Ensure the server is running and not stuck during startup. If you have online-mode enabled, players must have a valid Xbox Live account.
• Server performance issues: If your server experiences lag, consider upgrading your plan to increase available RAM and CPU resources from your ServerPrism customer dashboard. You can also optimize your server.properties settings, such as max-players or view-distance.
• World not loading or corrupted: If your world isn't loading, check the level-name in server.properties to ensure it matches your world folder. If you suspect corruption, you might need to restore a backup or generate a new world.
• Plugins not working (for non-Vanilla runtimes): Ensure you are using plugins compatible with your chosen runtime (e.g., Nukkit plugins for Nukkit servers). Plugins must be placed in the correct plugins folder, and the server must be restarted after adding them.

If you encounter persistent issues, gather your server ID and recent logs, then open a support ticket at https://serverprism.com/tickets.

Next steps

• Explore runtimes: If you started with Vanilla Bedrock, consider switching to Nukkit, PocketmineMP, Endstone, or GoMint via the Startup tab in your ServerPrism panel. These runtimes offer plugin support, allowing you to add custom features, minigames, and administrative tools.
• Install plugins/addons: Once you have a compatible runtime, you can download plugins from community websites (like CloudburstMC for Nukkit/PocketmineMP) and upload them to your server's plugins folder using the File Manager or SFTP.
• Backups: Regularly back up your server world and configuration files. You can manage backups within the ServerPrism panel.
• Operator commands: Learn essential in-game commands for server administration, such as /op, /whitelist, /gamemode, and /teleport.