Minecraft crossplay server for Java and Bedrock friends
Some friends play Java on PC, others play Bedrock on a phone or Windows. A crossplay server puts them in the same world. On Chunkly that is a Paper or Purpur world on Minecraft 1.20.5 or newer with Bedrock crossplay turned on when you create it. It runs on Village Budget from €1.70 a month (2 GB) and on Kingdom Premium, hosted in Europe with monthly cancel.
Java friends join name.play.chunkly.net. Bedrock friends use the same hostname plus the UDP port shown on the world page. Bedrock players use their own Bedrock account, no Java account needed.
Who can join
Crossplay is for a mixed group. If everybody plays Bedrock, a dedicated Bedrock world is simpler: see Bedrock hosting.
| Player | Joins with | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Java on Windows, Mac or Linux | Java Edition, Multiplayer | name.play.chunkly.net |
| Bedrock on Windows | Play, Servers, Add Server | Same hostname + UDP port from the world page |
| Bedrock on Android or iOS | Play, Servers, Add Server | Same hostname + UDP port from the world page |
Everyone plays the same world, chat and inventory. Paper plugins keep working for the whole group.
Turn crossplay on
No files to edit and no plugin to install by hand.
- Pick a Village or Kingdom size on plans. The free Campfire tier is Java only.
- Create the world on Paper or Purpur, Minecraft 1.20.5 or newer.
- Turn on Bedrock crossplay in setup while you create the world.
- Copy the Bedrock address from the world page: hostname and UDP port.
- Send Java friends the hostname and Bedrock friends the hostname plus port. Full steps are in how friends join.
Size and price
Buy for the number of people online at the same time.
| Group | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 6 friends | Village 2 GB | €1.70/mo |
| Typical mixed group, up to about 12 | Village 4 GB | €3.40/mo |
| Bigger group or many plugins, up to about 16 | Village 6 GB | €5.10/mo |
| Premium hardware line | Kingdom 4 GB | €7.60/mo |
Crossplay adds a translation layer, so give a crossplay world a little more room than the same world on Java only. You can change size later and the world stays.
The world sleeps after about 12 minutes with nobody online and wakes when someone joins. The first Bedrock join after sleep can take up to about two minutes. See sleep and wake.
FAQ
Can Java and Bedrock players play on the same Minecraft server?
Yes. Create a Paper or Purpur world on 1.20.5 or newer on Village or Kingdom and turn on Bedrock crossplay during setup. Java joins name.play.chunkly.net, Bedrock joins the same hostname on the UDP port from the world page.
How much does a crossplay server cost?
From €1.70 a month for Village 2 GB, about 6 friends online. Village is €0.85 per GB and Kingdom is €1.90 per GB. Cancel any month.
Do Bedrock players need to buy Java?
No. Bedrock players join with their own Bedrock account.
Can I use mods with crossplay?
Crossplay runs on Paper or Purpur, so it supports plugins, not Forge or Fabric mods. Bedrock clients cannot load Java mods.
Start a crossplay world
Village 2 GB for €1.70 a month. Turn on crossplay when you create the world. Cancel any month.