Minecraft Server: Connection Details

Nathanael's Paper Server. Survival. Java and Bedrock crossplay.

Joining

The server is not whitelisted. Anyone with the addresses below can join.

Java Edition (PC / Mac)

  1. Multiplayer, then Add Server.
  2. Server Address: minecraft.laethan.com
  3. No port is needed.

Bedrock (Windows, phone, tablet)

  1. Play, then Servers, then Add Server.
  2. Address: bedrock.laethan.com
  3. Port: 9246

Bedrock 26.60 (Oct 27, 2026): after your game updates, joining may fail until the server's Geyser plugin is updated to a build that supports 26.60. Java is unaffected.

Xbox and PlayStation: BedrockTogether app

Primary console method for Bedrock 26.60 and later.

  1. Put your phone and console on the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. In the BedrockTogether app, enter Address 216.225.145.28 and Port 9246, then tap Run.
  3. On the console: Play, then Friends, then join the server under LAN Games.
  4. Keep the app running while you play.

Xbox (Bedrock versions before 26.60)

The BedrockConnect DNS method below works on Bedrock versions before 26.60 only. It stops working after the Oct 27, 2026 update.

  1. Settings, then General, then Network settings, then Advanced settings, then DNS settings, then Manual.
  2. Primary DNS: 104.238.130.180. Secondary DNS: 8.8.8.8.
  3. Open Minecraft: Play, then Servers, then join The Hive (Mineville, Lifeboat, Galaxite, and Enchanted Dragons also work).
  4. In the BedrockConnect menu, choose Connect to a Server.
  5. Address: bedrock.laethan.com. Port: 9246. Turn on Add to Server List.

To undo the DNS change, set DNS settings back to Automatic.

PlayStation (Bedrock versions before 26.60)

The BedrockConnect DNS method below works on Bedrock versions before 26.60 only. It stops working after the Oct 27, 2026 update.

  1. Settings, then Network, then Settings, then Set Up Internet Connection.
  2. Select your connection, then Advanced Settings, then DNS Settings, then Manual.
  3. Primary DNS: 45.55.68.52. Secondary DNS: 8.8.8.8.
  4. Open Minecraft: Play, then Servers, then join The Hive (Mineville, Lifeboat, Galaxite, and Enchanted Dragons also work).
  5. In the BedrockConnect menu, choose Connect to a Server.
  6. Address: bedrock.laethan.com. Port: 9246. Turn on Add to Server List.

To undo the DNS change, set DNS settings back to Automatic.