Cross-Platform Connection: How to Join Xbox Live Minecraft Servers with PC Minecraft

17th Nov 2021

Minecraft, the wildly popular sandbox game, offers players the opportunity to connect and play together in multiplayer servers. With the introduction of cross-platform compatibility, players on different devices can join the same server and embark on exciting adventures together. If you're a PC Minecraft player and want to connect with friends who play on Xbox Live, this article will guide you through the steps to join Xbox Live Minecraft servers using your PC.

Step 1: Ensure Cross-Platform Compatibility

Before attempting to connect to an Xbox Live Minecraft server with your PC, ensure that cross-platform compatibility is enabled on both the server and your PC version of Minecraft. Cross-platform play is supported in the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, which includes the Windows 10 Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox One Edition, and Nintendo Switch Edition. Make sure you and your friends are using the same version and have cross-play enabled in the game settings.

Step 2: Add Friends on Xbox Live

To join an Xbox Live Minecraft server with your PC, you need to be friends with the players on Xbox Live. Follow these steps to add friends on Xbox Live:

1. Open the Xbox app on your Windows 10 PC.
2. Sign in with your Xbox Live account credentials.
3. Click on the "Social" tab in the app.
4. Click on the "Add a friend" icon and enter your friend's Xbox Live Gamertag or their email address associated with their Xbox Live account.
5. Send the friend request and wait for your friend to accept it.

Step 3: Launch Minecraft and Sign in to Xbox Live

Launch the Minecraft game on your PC and sign in to your Xbox Live account. Follow these steps to sign in:

1. Open the Minecraft Launcher on your PC.
2. Click on the "Sign in with a Microsoft Account" option.
3. Enter your Xbox Live account credentials (email and password).
4. Click on the "Sign In" button to log in to your Xbox Live account within Minecraft.

Step 4: Joining an Xbox Live Minecraft Server

To join an Xbox Live Minecraft server with your PC, follow these steps:

1. Launch Minecraft on your PC.
2. Click on the "Play" button.
3. Select the "Servers" tab from the menu.
4. Click on the "Add Server" button.
5. Enter the IP address or domain name of the Xbox Live Minecraft server you want to join. You can obtain this information from the server owner or from server listing websites.
6. Give the server a name to easily identify it in your server list.
7. Click "Save" to add the server to your list.
8. Select the server you added from the server list and click "Join Server" to connect to the Xbox Live Minecraft server.

Step 5: Enjoy Multiplayer Fun!

Once connected to the Xbox Live Minecraft server, you can join your friends, explore the server's world, and engage in multiplayer gameplay together. Coordinate with your friends, collaborate on building projects, or venture on epic quests within the server's community.

Connecting with friends who play Minecraft on Xbox Live while you're on a PC is now possible thanks to cross-platform compatibility. By ensuring cross-platform play is enabled, adding friends on Xbox Live, signing in to your Xbox Live account within Minecraft, and joining Xbox Live Minecraft servers, you can enjoy multiplayer fun and adventures across different devices. So, grab your friends, log in to Xbox Live, and explore the vast world of Minecraft together. Happy crafting and collaborating!