Joining a modded Minecraft server

Hi. You will have to contact Minecraft or PS4 support as this is an Xbox Community Forum.

What server are you trying to join exactly?

Be aware that some servers only work with the JAVA version of Minecraft. Not all servers support the Windows 10 Minecraft version.

If in doubt, check the website for the server (if it exists) or contact the server administrator (if known).

Dear bobbyspot



Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community



Based on your description, I understand that you are unable to join your friends Minecraft server, please point out if I am misunderstanding.



Here are some of my suggestions



Check if the Server Address is Correct

• Make sure the server IP address and port number you entered are completely correct. You can ask the server owner to confirm the address again.
  
• If a custom port number is set, make sure you are entering it in the correct format when connecting,
  

Ensure Mods and Versions Match Exactly

• Mod Consistency: Check if the mods in your CurseForge profile match the mods on the server exactly, including version numbers. The server owner can send you the mod pack that is currently running on the server for comparison.
  
• Minecraft Version: Make sure your version of Minecraft matches the server's main version (e.g., 1.18.2, 1.19, etc.).
  
• Some derivative mod packs may have slight differences, so it’s advisable to directly import the mod files provided by your friend.
  

Network Connection and Ping Issues

• Check Network Connection: Use the following to see if the issue lies with your network:
  
  • Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac), type ping [Server IP Address], and check if the connection is stable.
    
  • If you cannot ping the server, it could be a network issue, or the server side may have blocked your connection.
    
• Test with VPN: Try using a VPN to change your IP address and then connect to the server. Sometimes network routing problems can cause connections from specific regions to fail.
  

Check Firewall and Antivirus Software

• Make sure your firewall isn’t blocking the network connection for Minecraft or CurseForge.
  
• Temporarily disable antivirus software (or allow network access for CurseForge and Minecraft) and try connecting to the server again.
  
• If you are using a router, check if it has a protection function enabled that blocks certain ports; you can temporarily disable it for testing.
  

Server-Side Issues

• Have the server owner check the server logs for any records of your connection attempts:
  
  • Are there any error messages when attempting to connect?
    
  • Did your account accidentally get blocked due to your IP or some configuration, even without a whitelist?
    
• Even though the server doesn’t have a whitelist, there might still be a connection failure due to network issues that unintentionally blocked you.
  

Clear Cache and Reinstall Mods

• Delete your existing mod folder and reinstall the mod pack from CurseForge.
  
• Delete and reinstall your CurseForge launcher and Minecraft game files to ensure there are no potential configuration errors.
  

Try Direct Connection to the Server

• In addition to using the CurseForge launcher, you can attempt to connect directly via the Minecraft vanilla launcher, loading the mod pack and joining the server to test.
  

I wish you all the best

Carmid.L-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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