First server up and running? Awesome! Now get your squad in. Connecting to your Minecraft server on is dead simple — grab the IP:port from your panel and join via the game. Works for Java Edition (PC/Mac) and Bedrock (Mobile/Console).
This guide is for newbies — step-by-step, no hassle.
Quick Prep: Make sure your server is ready!
- Login to our game panel (https://panel.lunarracks.com)
- Click your Minecraft server.
- Console tab -> Start button
- Wait for "Done" in the logs (1-2 minutes.) Status: Online.
Tip: If this is your first time starting the server, you may need to accept the EULA.
Step 1: Find your servers IP and Port
- On your server dashboard (main page after clicking the server)
- Look for the Address at the top right.
- Something like: IP (numbers) : PORT (numbers)
- e.g. 1.2.3.4:56789
- Something like: IP (numbers) : PORT (numbers)
- Copy it exactly by clicking on it, or highlight + Ctrl +C.
Tip: Share this with friends!
Step 2a: Connect in Minecraft (Java Edition - PC/Mac)
- Open Minecraft Java (match you server's version, e.g. 1.21.1 - check the Startup tab in our game panel).
- Click Multiplayer > Add Server.
- Server Name: Anything fun, like "Outta This World".
- Server Address: Paste your server
IP:Port(e.g.1.2.3.4:56789) - Click Done > Join Server.
Boom! - you're in!
Step 2b: Connect in Minecraft (Mobile/PS/Xbox)
- Open Minecraft (Bedrock Edition)
- Play > Servers tab > Add Server.
- Server Name: Anything fun, like "Outta This World".
- Server Address: Paste your server
IP(e.g.1.2.3.4) - Port: Paste
Port(e.g.56789) - Click Play > Select server.
Note: Bedrock servers need to be running the specific bedrock version. Check with us to ensure.
What if I can't connect?
| Error/Message | Fix |
| "Can't connect to server" | Server offline? Start it! Wrong IP:Port? Double-check and copy+paste. |
| "Outdated client/server" | Update Minecraft to match the server version (Startup tab > Version dropdown). |
| "Connection refused" / Timeout | Firewall? Ask us! Its also possible you have a whitelist on (Files > whitelist.json > Add your username > Restart). |
| "Failed to connect to the server" | Online-mode issue? Edit server.properties > online-mode=false (if cracked). Restart. |
| Modded server? | Install same mods/Forge/Fabric on your client. |
| "Connection closed" | Too many players? You may be low on RAM. |
Pro tip: Test the server yourself, then share the connection info with a friend.
Bonus: Make it fancy
- Custom domain: Ask us for a subdomain! (e.g. CustomName.svrsbx.com)
- Direct connect: Ine Minecraft, Multiplayer > Direct Connection > Paste IP:Port.
- Share QR Code: Screenshot IP:Port > Use an online QR generator for mobile friends.
Quick Recap (Cheat Sheet)
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Panel -> Server -> Copy IP:Port |
| 2 | Minecraft -> Multiplayer -> Add Server -> Paste -> Join |
| 3 | Stuck? Check the table above! |
Need Help?
- Error screenshot?
- Take a screenshot and open a ticket: https://my.lunarracks.com/submitticket.php
- Take a screenshot and open our live chat
Connected! Invite the gang and start buildin.
Your world's waiting!
