Joining custom Minecraft servers on Xbox or PlayStation is something a LOT of people struggle with — mainly because the official Minecraft bedrock client doesn't show a 'Direct Connect' button on console by default. But there's a trick that makes it dead simple, and I'll show you exactly how to do it in this video.
Watch the full guide — the method works on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5.
Method: Using the Featured Servers Trick
On console, you can't type in a custom server IP directly — but you CAN edit a Featured Server slot through the Xbox Friends system. Here's the general method:
- Open Minecraft Bedrock and go to Play → Servers
- You'll see Featured Servers — these use the same server browser system you can trick
- Follow the exact steps in the video above for the current working method
Join Danny's Free Minecraft SMP
Danny runs a free Minecraft SMP server that anyone can join — no whitelisting, no pay-to-play. Here's how:
- Add Danny0117SMP as an Xbox friend — Click here to add on Xbox
- Wait to be accepted — usually within a few hours
- Open Minecraft → Friends Tab and click Join Game next to Danny0117SMP
- For PC users: the server address is
smp.dannny0117.com(Bedrock only)
FAQ
- Is Danny's SMP free?
- 100% free. No ranks, no pay-to-win. Just pure survival Minecraft.
- What platform does this work on?
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10/11, iOS, and Android.
- I can't find Danny0117SMP in friends — what do I do?
- Search for the exact gamertag Danny0117SMP on Xbox. Make sure you're sending the friend request, not just following.
Jump in the server and say hi! Danny is in there regularly. Hit up the Discord if you need help connecting.
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