# Connect to your Minecraft server

## Find your server address

Sign in to the [game panel](https://game.cloudexa-hosting.com) and open your server. Copy its assigned connection address, including the port when one is shown.

## Join from Minecraft

1. Start the Minecraft edition and version your server supports.
2. For Java Edition, choose Multiplayer, then Add Server or Direct Connection.
3. Paste the connection address and join.

A Java server does not automatically support Bedrock clients. Bedrock access requires compatible server software or an appropriately configured bridge such as Geyser.

## Connection trouble?

Check that the server is running and that its console shows startup completed. Confirm the address, port and game version. If the panel cannot reach the server, include the server ID and error in a support ticket.