Connect to Server in Minecraft

Connecting to a Minecraft server involves establishing a network connection between a player's game client and the remote server hosting a specific Minecraft world or gameplay environment. Players typically input the server's IP address or domain name within the game's multiplayer menu to initiate the connection.

Once connected, players can join the server's world, collaborate with other players, explore custom environments, engage in activities like building, mining, and battling, and experience gameplay scenarios set by the server's administrators or modifications. Server connectivity enhances the social and collaborative aspects of Minecraft, enabling players to engage in shared experiences beyond their single-player worlds.

This guide covers how to connect to a Minecraft Server on a Minecraft Server Hosting Plan. The steps include finding the server's address and connecting to the server within the Minecraft client.

Find Server Address

1. Log into the Game Management Panel
2. Click on the Minecraft instance to connect to
3. Click Manage in the sidebar on the right
4. Click View Connection Details and take note of the server address that displays
   TIP: It will appear in a format similar to “vpsXXXXX.inmotionhosting.com”.

Connect to Minecraft Server

1. Open the Minecraft Launcher
2. Select the version of your choice
   NOTE: The version of your client must match your server unless you have cross-compatibility plugins or mods installed on your server.
3. Click Play
   
4. Once the game launches, click Multiplayer
   
5. Click Add Server
   
6. Enter the Server Address
7. Click Done
   
8. To connect to the server, you can do one of the following
   1. Click the ▶ button on the server
   2. Click on the server listing
      1. Click the Join Server button at the bottom left of the screen