Bedrock 26.60 and NetherNet: what changes when joining a server
Since Minecraft Bedrock 26.60, connections to servers go through NetherNet. Why some servers stopped working, what to do as a player, and what server owners must update (Bedrock server, Geyser, ports).
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Since Minecraft Bedrock 26.60 (released on 27 October 2026), the game connects to servers with a new network protocol, NetherNet, instead of the old one (RakNet). For you, the menus do not change: you still add a server with its address and port. But a server that was not updated can no longer welcome up-to-date players.
I'm a player: I can't connect anymore
- Update Minecraft from your device's store.
- Check that the server is up to date: if you get a connection or "NetherNet" error although the address is right, the server has often not switched to NetherNet yet. It is not your fault: check the announcements on its Discord.
- Check the port: some Java + Bedrock (cross-play) servers had to change their Bedrock port. Remove the old server from your list and add it again with the address and port shown on its page.
- On every server page, the Status page ("History" link) shows whether the server is online for everyone.
On console (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)
There is still no button to add an external server on console. Community methods that use a DNS setting had to be updated for NetherNet: if you use one, check that it is up to date and only follow the official instructions of its project or of the server's Discord.
I run a server: what to update
- Official Bedrock server (Bedrock Dedicated Server): move to version 26.60 or newer. NetherNet has been the default mode since 26.50.
- Java server with Geyser (cross-play): update Geyser. According to GeyserMC's notes, Bedrock 26.60 support comes with build 1273 (version 2.12.1), which uses NetherNet by default.
- Ports: NetherNet uses TCP and UDP. Open your Bedrock port in both protocols, at home or with your host. A Bedrock port shared with the Java port may no longer work: use a dedicated Bedrock port.
- On CraftRank: if your Bedrock port changed, update it when editing your page ("Bedrock port" for a cross-play server), otherwise your Bedrock players will not find the server.
Mojang's 26.60 notes describe the old protocol as deprecated. Some details (Geyser build number, ports) come from GeyserMC's and hosts' documentation: when in doubt, follow the documentation of your server software or host.
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FAQ
Why can't I join a Minecraft Bedrock server anymore?
Since Bedrock 26.60, the game connects with NetherNet. If your game is up to date and the address is right, the server has probably not switched to NetherNet yet: it must update its software (Bedrock server or Geyser).
What is NetherNet in Minecraft?
Minecraft Bedrock's new network protocol to connect to servers, used since version 26.60 instead of the old protocol (RakNet).
Which ports should a Bedrock server with NetherNet open?
The Bedrock port (19132 by default) over TCP and UDP. For a Java server with Geyser, use a dedicated Bedrock port rather than the Java port.