How to fix ‘Unknown host’ Error in Minecraft

‘Unknown host’ Error. What is it?

The ‘Unknown host’ error in Minecraft occurs when Minecraft cannot find a running Minecraft server on the specified IP and port.

1. Is Your Server Switched On?

To turn on your server, press the green button in your control panel.

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2. Did You Enter the Server IP/Port Correctly?

Make sure you have entered your server IP correctly in the following format: ip.ip.ip.ip:port.

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3. Is Your Server and Client on the Same Version?

On some older versions of Minecraft, the server will respond ‘Unknown host’ if the client is on a different Minecraft version than the server. To check your server version, see How to Join Your Vanilla Minecraft Server.

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If the Issue Still Persists, Please Open a Ticket

If after following these troubleshooting steps the error still persists, please open a ticket in your client portal with support who will be more than glad to help you out.

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