Bedrock Guide

How to Join from Bedrock

1. Open Minecraft (Bedrock Edition).
2. Tap/click Play.
3. Go to the Servers tab.
4. Scroll all the way down and click Add Server.
5. Fill in:
   • Server Name: ImperiumMC
   • Server Address: play.imperiummc.net
   • Port: 19132
6. Click Save, then tap the server to join.

First-Time Setup

The resource pack

When you first join, you will be asked to accept a resource pack. This adds custom textures (Roman-themed blocks, items, and UI). Accept it for the full experience.

• On Bedrock, the pack downloads automatically.
• If you decline, you can still play — things just look a bit different.
• You can toggle the pack on/off later in Settings > Global Resources.

Signing in

You may get a Floodgate popup the first time. This is normal — it links your Bedrock account so your progress saves. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

What Works Differently on Bedrock

Most features are identical between Java and Bedrock. A few differences:

GUIs (Menus)

Some in-game menus on Java show as clickable chat text or simplified form menus on Bedrock. They do the same thing, they just look a bit different.

• Form-based menus (the Bedrock-style pop-up windows with buttons) are used where Java uses chest inventories.
• Click a button to navigate, just like on Java.
• If a menu ever feels confusing, most features also have a command that does the same thing.

Controls

• Mining: Tap and hold the screen (mobile) or hold the trigger (console).
• Sneak: Double-tap the sneak button (mobile), or press the sneak button (console).
• Sneak + right-click (used for mining abilities): Sneak, then tap/use an item.

Movement and combat

• Bedrock movement and combat feel slightly different from Java — this is normal.
• Use /pvpmode 1.8 for a combat style that feels better on touch/button controls (no cooldown, just tap to attack).

Which Features Are Form-Based

These Java chest-GUIs appear as form windows on Bedrock:

If a GUI ever glitches or feels slow on Bedrock, use the command version instead. Every GUI has a matching command.

Common command alternatives

Performance Tips for Bedrock

Bedrock runs on phones and consoles, which are slower than gaming PCs. A few tips:

1. Lower your render distance. In Settings > Video, turn Render Distance down to 6–10 chunks.
2. Turn off fancy clouds and particles if your device is slow.
3. Use /texturequality low to reduce texture pack effects and improve FPS.
4. Stay near spawn if your device struggles — dense areas (like the PVP Mine) are heavier on performance.

Things to Know

• Your account saves automatically. Log in from the same device and you keep your progress.
• Cross-play is real. You play on the same server as Java players. You can chat, trade, mine, and PVP with them.
• Voting works the same. Use your exact in-game name when voting.
• Bedrock players are exempt from VPN detection by default, so you will not be kicked for your connection type.

Getting Help on Bedrock

If a GUI does not work or feels broken:

1. Try the command version instead.
2. Type /help for a list of commands.
3. Type /next if you are stuck.
4. Ask in chat — players and staff can help.
5. Join our Discord for support.