How to Create a Minecraft PE Server

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: July 6, 2023

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Minecraft Pocket Edition server for your iPhone or Android. The easiest (and safest) way to do this is by purchasing a Realms subscription from within the Minecraft PE app, though you will need to create an Xbox Live account if you don't have one. If you want to stick with free options, you can use a web service called Aternos or an app called Server Maker to host your server.

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Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi. Your iPhone or Android must be using a Wi-Fi connection (not cellular data) for this method to work.
- You'll also need to be running the most recent version of Minecraft. If you haven't already done so, update Minecraft PE before proceeding.
Tap the Minecraft app icon, which resembles a grassy block of dirt.

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Tap Sign In. It's on the left side of the screen.
- If you see your Xbox Live account name here, skip this step and the next one.
Type in your email address and tap Next, type in your password and tap Next, and tap Let's play when prompted.
It's at the top of the list of menu options in the middle of the screen.
This option is in the top-left corner of the screen.
It's at the top of the Worlds page.
You'll find this at the top of the screen.
It's near the top of the page.
Tap the "Realm Name" text box, then type in whatever you want to name the Realm.
By default, your Realm will host 10 players in addition to you; if you want to host a cheaper server for a couple of friends, you can tap 2 Players under the "Tier" heading.
It's on the left-hand side of the screen.
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Tap the Create button. This is at the bottom of the screen.
- If prompted to enter your passcode, Touch ID, or payment information, do so before proceeding.
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Tap Subscribe when prompted. Doing so will create your Realm under the name you assigned to it.
- You can cancel your Realms subscription at any time by tapping the pencil icon next to your Realm, tapping Subscription, tapping Manage Subscription, and following the on-screen options to cancel your subscription.
- To view Realm options, tap the pencil icon to the right of your Realm. You can change options such as difficulty here.

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Go to https://aternos.org/go in your computer's web browser.
It's a blue button in the middle of the page.
In the "Choose a username" text box, type in whatever username you want to assign to yourself while in your server.
It's a white "X" on a red background. You should see a checkmark replace the "X".
This is at the bottom of the page.
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Enter an email address and password. Fill out the following fields:
- Email — Type in an email address to which you have access.
- Password — Enter a password different than the one used for your email address.
- Retype Password — Re-enter the password.
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Click Sign up. It's at the bottom of the page. Doing so takes you to your Aternos dashboard.
- If you're using an ad-blocker, you'll receive a warning on the next page. You can either turn off your ad-blocker and reload the page, or click the Continue with adblocker anyway button.
This tab is on the left-hand side of the page.
It's on the right-hand side of the page.
You'll see this in the top-right side of the window.
This will install PocketMine as an add-on for your Aternos server.
It's on the left-hand side of the page.
This green button is in the middle of the page.
It's near the top of the page. Doing so prompts a pop-up window.
You'll see both of these in a pop-up window; both are required information for setting up your Minecraft PE server.
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Connect to your server. To enter your server and begin playing, do the following:
- Open Minecraft PE.
- Tap Play.
- Tap the Servers tab.
- Tap Add Server.
- Enter a name for the server in the "Server Name" text box.
- Enter your server's address in the "Server Address" text box.
- Enter your server's port number in the "Port" text box.
- Tap Play.

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Newer versions of Minecraft PE may include patches that prevent you from playing with others without using Realms. If possible, avoid updating Minecraft PE if your server currently works.

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