How to Install and Configure GeyserMC and Floodgate

GeyserMC allows Minecraft Bedrock Edition players to connect to Java Edition servers. For its part, Floodgate removes the need for a premium Java account for Bedrock players, facilitating cross-platform integration.

Step 1: Download and Upload the Plugins

1. Download GeyserMC and Floodgate from their official websites.
   
   

   Platform	Download Link
   Spigot/Paper	⬇️ Geyser ⬇️ Floodgate
   Velocity	⬇️ Geyser ⬇️ Floodgate
   Fabric	⬇️ Geyser ⬇️ Floodgate
   NeoForge	⬇️ Geyser ⬇️ Floodgate

    
2. Access your server panel: https://panel.xerohost.net.
3. Go to the **Files** section and navigate to the plugins folder.
4. Upload the GeyserMC and Floodgate .jar files.
5. Restart the server for the plugins to install correctly.

Step 2: Create a New Port for Bedrock

1. On your server panel, go to the Network section.
   
2. Select Create Allocation to add a new port.
   
3. Copy this new port; you will need it for the configuration.

Step 3: Configure GeyserMC

1. Return to **Files** and find the Geyser configuration folder: plugins/geyser-spigot.
2. Open and edit the config.yml file.
3. Find the bedrock: section and change the port value to the one you just created.

   bedrock:
     port: 19132 # Change this value to your new server port

4. Adjust the remote: section for the connection to your Java server.

   remote:
     port: 25565 # Change this value to your new Java server port
     auth-type: online # Change this field to "floodgate"

   
5. Save the changes and restart the server.

Important Notes

• Performance: Make sure your server has the necessary resources for players from both platforms.
• Compatibility: Keep in mind that some game mechanics may differ between Bedrock and Java.