How do I make my server cross-version or cross-platform (Java + Bedrock)?

Letting a range of client versions join, or bringing Bedrock players onto a Java server, comes down to installing the right plugins on plugin-capable software. It's very achievable — here's the shape of it.

What makes crossplay work

Cross-version support and Java/Bedrock crossplay are plugin features, and plugins need Paper/Spigot-family software. A version-compatibility plugin widens which clients can join; a bridge plugin lets Bedrock players connect to Java.

Setting it up

Run a plugin-capable software (Paper, Spigot, or Purpur).
Install a version-compatibility plugin to let a range of client versions join.
For Bedrock players on a Java server, install the appropriate proxy/bridge plugins.
Configure and restart from the Console tab.

Tip: This is Minecraft-specific — see the Minecraft KB for the exact plugin setup and proxy details.

Frequently asked questions

Can Bedrock and Java players share one server? Yes, it's achievable with bridge plugins on Java software — the Minecraft KB walks through it.