How do I create or switch to a Bedrock (or PocketMine/Nukkit) server?
Bedrock runs on a different server type from Java, so creating or switching to one involves choosing the right egg. This article covers your options, including the crossplay route many people prefer.
Bedrock runs on a different egg
Bedrock uses a different server type/egg than Java. That means switching is not just a config change — it involves the underlying software your server runs.
Your options
- Order or switch to a Bedrock egg — the straightforward path if you want a pure Bedrock server.
- Keep Java and add Geyser (recommended for mixing editions) — this lets Bedrock players join your Java server for crossplay, without running two separate servers.
- Want plugins on Bedrock? PocketMine/Nukkit support plugins and are their own software — switching to them changes the egg.
Because switching software often changes the egg, which is an admin action, open a ticket and we will handle it for you.
Tip: If your goal is simply "let my Bedrock friends join," Java + Geyser is usually the smoothest choice — one server, both editions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just flip a setting to become Bedrock? Not quite. Bedrock is a different egg, so a switch is an admin action. Open a ticket with your server ID and we will handle it.
How do I let Bedrock and Java players play together? Keep Java and add Geyser for crossplay — that is the recommended approach for mixing editions.
What about PocketMine or Nukkit? Those are Bedrock software with their own plugin ecosystems. Switching to them changes the egg, so request it via ticket.