Minecraft Bedrock; unable to connect to game error when using xbox and ipad on the LAN

Hi!

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Update: I tried login when iPAD was connected to another network (used my cellphone 4G) and it worked to sign in.

So there is something that is blocking connection (on WiFI) to Microsoft Account over iPAD from inside Minecraft.

As described in #4 below I have tried to open up all ports I can find from reading but no luck.Please advice; What are the ports used by Microsoft account in Minecraft on iPAD?

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I have recently purchased Minecraft on iPad but I am unable to play online due to problems connecting to Microsoft Account in game.


I am trying to setup so that me, my daughter and some of her friends can play together online.

Problem Description

I am unable to play on online servers or connect to any minecraft realms.
I am able to log into my Microsoft account in the game, or at least my GamerTag shows, but when trying to connect to a server I get the error message:

"You need to authenticate to Microsoft services".

Minecraft Realms are no able to load either with the error message:

"We could not connect to Realms right now. We will try again soon"

So I am able to play offline and on LAN but not online due to the errors above.

Microsoft account that I use runs without any restrictions (no children block of online play)

What I have tried

#1 I have confirmed that I can login to the Microsoft account with the Xbox app on the iPad so the credentials are valid.

#2 I have tried switching to a secondary Microsoft account but with the same erroneous result.

#3 I can login to the online servers from my Windows machine that runs on same home network and my network connection is otherwise stable.

#4 UPnP is enabled on router and I anyway opened xbox live port on router specifically (even though it should not be needed as I can login over the xbox live app), but same error.

•Port 88 (UDP)

•Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)

•Port 500 (UDP)

•Port 3544 (UDP)

•Port 4500 (UDP)

Updated: I also updated port forward to include:

UDP: 53, 1863, 3075, 16000

TCP: 53, 80, 1863, 3075, 16000

#5 Started hosting an online server with exact version as the IPadOS bedrock version, but same error.

System Info

Minecraft version: 1.14.30 (updated to latest)

iPad 10.2 7thGen

iPadOS 13.4

I would really appreciate some support in order to get this working.

I am happy to provide additional information on request.

Thanks in advance

Anders

Wanted to share how I got iPads and Nintendo switch to play together. Key was to install xbox app onto the ipads. This then broadcasts their online presence to xbox.. which apparently the switch version for online connects through. games will show up as
LAN on ipad if running from switch (in online mode). And if came is on ipad, it will show up as online game on switch, even though its LAN...

This is for normal worlds hosted on other devices on my local area network. I've tested hosting worlds on android tablets, android phones, ipads, and a dedicated bedrock server running on my PC. In all cases, the mobile devices are able to connect to other
multiplayer worlds on my LAN, but the XBox shows the "Your friends are not playing Minecraft right now" message despite being able to see the other worlds (as indicated by the count under the friends tab).

Hello,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand that you're having trouble logging into Minecraft on your iOS. This issue may be caused by a problem with the Minecraft app itself. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:



Make sure that you have the latest version of Minecraft Bedrock installed on your iPad. You can check for updates in the App Store.



Try clearing the cache and data for the Minecraft app.

• To do this, go to Settings > General > iPad Storage > Minecraft > Delete App. Then reinstall the app from the App Store.
  

Check your internet connection.

• Make sure that you have a stable internet connection and that your iPad is connected to the internet.
  

Try logging in to your account through Minecraft page - https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/profile



Let me know the error message you are getting.



Sincerely,



Microsoft Community Moderator

Hello August O, my name is Jose, an independent advisor, and it's a pleasure to assist you.

I'm sorry for the issues you're experiencing. Here are some steps you could try to address the login issue in Minecraft Bedrock on your iPad:

Log Out and Log Back In:

Log out of any Microsoft account associated with Minecraft on your iPad.

Restart the Minecraft app.

Try logging in again with your email and password.

Check Internet Connection:

Ensure your iPad is connected to the Internet reliably.
Consider trying a different Wi-Fi connection if possible.

Update the App:

Make sure you have the latest version of the Minecraft Bedrock app installed on your iPad.
Visit the App Store and check for updates to the app.

Change Password:

If the issues persist, try changing the password for your Microsoft account from a different device, like a computer.
Then, use the new password to attempt logging into Minecraft on your iPad.

Reset Network Settings:

Go to Settings on your iPad.
Select "General" and then "Reset."
Choose "Reset Network Settings." This will reset network settings, but be aware it will also delete Wi-Fi passwords.

Reinstall Minecraft:

Uninstall the Minecraft app from your iPad.
Reinstall the app from the App Store.

Contact Minecraft Support:

If the issues persist, you may want to reach out to Minecraft support for additional assistance.
Remember, these are general steps, and the exact solution may depend on the specific nature of the problem. If none of these steps resolves the issue, I would recommend reaching out directly to Minecraft support for personalized assistance. I hope you can resolve this issue soon and enjoy the game!

Minecraft Technical Support: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.

Best regards,