Do you install Geyser, and how do Geyser and Floodgate relate?

Geyser is easy to add yourself, and it pairs with Floodgate to give you smooth Java/Bedrock crossplay. Here's what each one does and how they work together.

Installing Geyser

Geyser installs easily from the Mods & Plugins page — you add Geyser-Spigot in a click. Our team can help if you get stuck, but most people set it up themselves in a minute.

How Geyser and Floodgate relate

• Geyser translates the Bedrock protocol into Java, so Bedrock clients can connect to your Java server.
• Floodgate is the companion plugin that lets those Bedrock players join without owning a Java account. Without Floodgate, Geyser would require Bedrock players to link or own a Java account.

Use both together for the smoothest crossplay experience.

Tip: Think of Geyser as the translator and Floodgate as the "no Java account required" pass — you want both.

Frequently asked questions

Do you install Geyser for me? It's a one-click install from the Mods & Plugins page, so you can do it yourself — but our team is happy to help via ticket if needed.

Can I run Geyser without Floodgate? You can, but then Bedrock players would need to own/link a Java account. Add Floodgate to remove that requirement.

What server software do I need? Geyser-Spigot runs on the Paper/Spigot family. Install it from the Mods & Plugins page.