Nintendo Switch Minecraft Servers — Crossplay Guide

The Nintendo Switch runs Minecraft Bedrock Edition, so it shares the Bedrock server world with Xbox, PlayStation, mobile, and Windows. Here's how Switch multiplayer and servers work, including the crossplay details.

By MC Monitor · 1 min read

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Switch is Bedrock too

Like every console, the Switch uses Bedrock Edition. That means Switch players can join the same Bedrock servers as Xbox, PlayStation, mobile, and Windows Bedrock — true crossplay. Java servers (PC/Mac/Linux) are off-limits.

Adding a server on Switch

From the menu, go to Play → Servers.
Choose Add Server, then enter the name, IP, and port (Bedrock default 19132).
Save and join. Featured partner servers are joinable with one tap.

Find Switch-friendly servers

Browse our Bedrock server list for live communities — copy the IP and add it on your Switch. Our crossplay guide covers the whole device matrix.

Bedrock Servers Xbox Servers

Reviewed by the MC Monitor Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches server listings, verifies live status data, and keeps these guides current. Last review: June 2026.

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