Can stable Bedrock clients join a Preview server?

No — Preview servers require clients on the matching Preview build.

Should I run my main server on Preview?

No — Preview is for testing. Keep your community on stable and test Preview in a separate folder.

How do I get the Minecraft Preview client?

Via Xbox Insider Hub on Xbox, TestFlight on iOS, and the Microsoft Store launcher on Windows.

Download Bedrock Preview Server

Official beta builds of the Bedrock Dedicated Server — test upcoming features early.

Bedrock Preview Windows

OfficialExperimentalOfficial Source

Mojang's official Bedrock Preview server software for Windows, offering early access to upcoming features and experimental gameplay for testing new mechanics and updates.

OfficialExperimentalBeta FeaturesCross-PlatformWindows

Bedrock Preview Linux

OfficialExperimentalOfficial Source

Mojang's official Bedrock Preview server software for Linux, offering early access to upcoming features and experimental gameplay for testing new mechanics and updates.

OfficialExperimentalBeta FeaturesCross-PlatformLinux

Bedrock Preview is Mojang's beta channel for Bedrock Edition. The Preview dedicated server runs upcoming features before stable release — ideal for add-on developers. Clients must run the matching Minecraft Preview version to join.

Quick setup

Download the Preview ZIP for your OS and extract it separately from any stable server.
Windows: run bedrock_server.exe. Linux: run the command below.
Open UDP port 19132.
Join from a client on the matching Minecraft Preview version.

LD_LIBRARY_PATH=. ./bedrock_server

Automate with the free API

Always get the newest build in scripts, Docker images, or panels — see the API docs:

https://mcjarfiles.com/api/get-latest-jar/bedrock/preview/linux

Bedrock Preview FAQ

Related downloads

Bedrock Vanilla Snapshot