Minecraft Bedrock LAN Guide

Bedrock LAN discovery requires compatible Bedrock versions, the host inside the world, and local-network access.

What to do

Work through these checks in order. Stop if a menu, command, or world state differs from the conditions described.

1. Confirm your Minecraft edition and release, then identify the world, device, or server involved.
2. Put both devices on the same ordinary network and verify local-network permission.
3. Enable multiplayer and LAN visibility for the host world, then check the Friends tab.
4. Check the result in the game. If it differs, record the exact error or menu label and compare the official source for your version.

Edition and version differences

Java and Bedrock have different join flows. Account permissions, console services, host availability, and network conditions can also change the result.

If the result differs

Compare the current screen or error text with the conditions above. Confirm both players use compatible editions and versions. Then check account permissions, host status, console subscription requirements, and network reachability. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which step made a difference.