Minecraft Bedrock Setup

Host a Minecraft Bedrock server that works across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, mobile, and Windows 10/11. This guide covers setup, world uploads, resource packs, and cross-platform configuration.

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Choose Your Plan

Plan	Best For	Player Capacity
Stone Plan	Friends/family with simple builds	~5-8 players
Iron Plan	Communities using resource packs	~10-15 players
Diamond Plan	Public servers with busy spawn areas	~20-30 players

Tip

Start smaller, upgrade anytime. You can instantly upgrade from the panel if you need more resources.

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Quick Start

1. Create your server

   Go to panel.mambahost.com → Create Server → Minecraft Bedrock

2. Select your plan and deploy

   Choose a plan and click Deploy — setup completes in under 2 minutes

3. Note your connection info

   Find your IP address and port (default 19132) in the panel

4. Connect from your device

   Add the server in Minecraft’s multiplayer tab using both the IP and port

Caution

Console players: You must enter both the IP address AND port number to connect. Mobile and Windows players can connect directly.

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Upload Your World

1. Stop the server from the panel

2. Connect via SFTP (port 2022) using credentials from the panel

3. Upload your world folder to /home/container/worlds/

4. Update server.properties — set level-name to your world folder name

5. Start the server and verify your world loads

Tip

For large worlds (100 MB+), use SFTP instead of the web file manager for faster uploads.

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Add Resource & Behavior Packs

1. Upload packs to /behavior_packs and /resource_packs

2. Register the packs in your world:

   • Edit world_resource_packs.json for resource packs
   • Edit world_behavior_packs.json for behavior packs

3. Match the UUID and version from each pack’s manifest.json

4. Restart the server — players will download packs when joining

Note

Pack UUIDs must match exactly. If players see “pack mismatch” errors, verify the UUID in your world JSON files matches the pack’s manifest.

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Server Configuration

Key Settings in server.properties

Setting	Description
server-name	Display name in server list
max-players	Maximum concurrent players
gamemode	survival, creative, adventure
difficulty	peaceful, easy, normal, hard
level-name	World folder name
white-list	Enable whitelist (true/false)

Permissions

Edit permissions.json to set operator levels:

Level	Permissions
0	Visitor — limited interaction
1	Member — normal player
2	Operator — can use cheats
3	Admin — full server control

Caution

Use Xbox Live player UUIDs (not usernames) in permissions.json. UUIDs are permanent; usernames can change.

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Performance Tips

Recommendation	Why
Set simulation distance to 8-10	Reduces CPU load with many players
Schedule restarts every 12-24 hours	Clears memory from behavior packs
Avoid spawn-chunk farms	Heavy automation causes lag
Monitor disk usage	Bedrock worlds grow quickly when players explore

Tip

If autosaves cause lag spikes, disable them during peak hours and use panel backups instead.

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Cross-Platform Notes

Console Players

• Must enter both IP and port in the server list
• May need third-party tools to add external servers
• Consider setting up a DNS record for easier connection

Marketplace Content

• Verify licensing allows third-party hosting before uploading
• Keep .mcpack UUIDs consistent between uploads

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Common Issues

Problem	Solution
Console players can’t connect	Verify they entered both IP AND port; check if ISP blocks UDP
Resource pack mismatch	Confirm UUID in world JSON matches pack manifest
World upload fails	Use SFTP for large files; ensure level.dat exists in world folder
Operators lose permissions	Use Xbox Live UUIDs, not usernames, in permissions.json
Lag on mobile clients	Lower simulation distance; disable experimental features

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Helpful Links

Version Mismatch Fix client/server version errors

Connection Issues Troubleshoot connection problems

Server Won't Start Fix crash loops and startup failures

Panel Guide Learn panel features

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