/transfer
Sends players to a different server by host and port — the multiplayer equivalent of clicking a server in the list. Added in 1.20.5 (Java) and also available on Bedrock, it powers server networks and hub/lobby setups without third-party plugins.
What is /transfer used for?
What /transfer is for
Sends players to a different server by host and port — the in-game equivalent of clicking a server in the multiplayer list.
When to use /transfer
Power a server network: move players from a hub to minigame servers, or bounce them between linked worlds, without third-party proxy plugins. Added in 1.20.5.
Tips for /transfer
If you specify which players to send, you must also give the port. Default ports are 25565 (Java) and 19132 (Bedrock).
Syntax
Parameters
- hostname
- string
- Target server address.
- portoptional
- integer
- Server port (default 25565 Java / 19132 Bedrock).
- playersoptional
- entity selector
- Players to transfer (default executor).
Command builder
Configure the options below to generate a ready-to-paste /transfer command.
Examples
Send yourself to play.example.com on the default port.
Send all players to the hub server.
Permission level
/transfer requires Cheats (op level 2). In single-player you need the world's "Allow Cheats" toggle on. On a multiplayer server you need to be opped — see /op.