Connect for Real

Overview

Connect for Real is a cross-play mod that lets Bedrock Edition players (console, mobile, Windows 10) join your Java Edition server and play together! Your Bedrock friends can now enjoy all your Java mods and plugins. You can also connect to Bedrock servers from your Java client.

Features

• Bedrock to Java: Bedrock players can join your Java server using their game
• Java to Bedrock: Java players can connect to Bedrock servers
• Mod Support: Bedrock players can experience your Java mods
• Protocol Translation: Automatic conversion between Java and Bedrock game protocols
• Player Management: Track who's connecting from which platform

How to Use

1. Install the mod on your Fabric server
2. Bedrock players can connect using your server's IP and port 19132 (UDP)
3. Use /connectforreal or /cfr to check cross-play status
4. Use /cfr list to see all connected players and their platform
5. Use /cfr status to view server and bridge status
6. Use /cfr reload to reload settings after config changes

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure port 19132 (UDP) is open on your firewall for Bedrock players
• Edit config/connectforreal.properties to customize settings like port and max players
• The MOTD shown to Bedrock players can be changed in the config file
• Both Java and Bedrock players will appear in the same world together

Known Limitations

• Some complex modded items may not translate perfectly between editions
• Bedrock-specific features (like character creator skins) may display differently
• Realms servers are not currently supported