> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://oldwiki.lumamc.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://oldwiki.lumamc.net/important-information/bedrock-edition/connecting-using-consoles.md). # Connecting Using Consoles If you're on a version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition which prevents you from adding external servers, don't worry! You still have other ways to connect to LumaMC!
## Connect using Xbox LIVE Friends When using a Bedrock client, you can connect to Luma by following **PlayLumaMC** on Xbox LIVE! ### While in Minecraft... Head to the **Friends** tab and click **Add Friend**. While in this tab, click **Search for a gamertag** and search up `PlayLumaMC`. LumaMC's Xbox LIVE friend profile should pop up. After adding the account, close out Minecraft and restart your game. You should now see `PlayLumaMC` as a joinable friend in your **Friends** tab. Click to join and you're all done!

### While on the web... Make sure you're signed into your Xbox account at [xbox.com](https://xbox.com). Next, follow LumaMC's Xbox profile: . After following LumaMC's xbox profile, start your game and head over to the **Friends** tab. You now should see **PlayLumaMC** as a joinable friend. Click to join and you're all done!

## Other Options If you're on a console edition (e.g. Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation), but still can't join LumaMC through the **Friends** tab. Try using a self-hosted solution! See Geyser's documentation for setting one up and getting started here: [https://geysermc.org/wiki/geyser/using-geyser-with-consoles](https://geysermc.org/wiki/geyser/using-geyser-with-consoles/)