Enter a public host or IP, port and edition. ServerBuddy tests Java TCP or Bedrock UDP reachability from its infrastructure, explains the likely cause when it fails, then shows the router and firewall checklist after the live test.
Test a public host and port from ServerBuddy infrastructure. The result is based on a live Minecraft status probe, then the checklist appears after the test.
Each utility supports a practical task around finding, preparing or presenting a public Minecraft server.
Concise answers for players and server owners using this ServerBuddy utility.
Java servers usually use TCP port 25565. Bedrock servers usually use UDP port 19132, though hosts and server owners can choose different ports.
Yes. It performs a Minecraft status probe from ServerBuddy infrastructure and reports whether the selected Java or Bedrock target responded.
Forward TCP for Java and UDP for Bedrock unless your server software or host says otherwise. Crossplay proxies can require additional setup.