Transfer just yourself
/transfer play.example.comSends you to play.example.com on the default port 25565.
/transfer command in Minecraft
/transfer moves players from this server to another one without sending them back to the menu. Server networks use it to link a lobby to their game servers. It was added in 1.20.5 and needs operator level 3, so it is run from the console or by an operator.
Syntax
/transfer <hostname> [<port> [<players>]]// Only on a dedicated server: the command does not exist in single player or in a world opened to LAN.
| Argument | Expects | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| hostname | Textquoted text | Address of the destination server, a domain like play.example.com or an IP address. |
| portoptional | Whole number1 to 65,535 | Port of the destination, from 1 to 65535; 25565 is used if you leave it out. |
| playersoptional | Player selectorone or several | Players to send, for example @a or Steve; without it, you transfer yourself. |
All 3 forms
- /transfer <hostname>
- /transfer <hostname> <port>
- /transfer <hostname> <port> <players>
Examples
Transfer everyone to a port
/transfer play.example.com 25566 @aMoves all online players to the server listening on port 25566.
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Command generatorHow to use it
Give the address and, if needed, the port and the players. Without a port, 25565 is used; without players, you transfer yourself. The destination must accept transfers, otherwise players see This server does not accept transfers. On a vanilla server, this is the accept-transfers setting in server.properties.
Players arrive with the same account, so the destination applies its own /whitelist and bans as usual. Check who will be moved with /list before sending everyone. The players do not need to know the address themselves.
✓ Checked in Java Edition 26.3 · updated 2 November 2026
/transfer: FAQ
Why are players disconnected instead of transferred?
The destination refuses transfers or cannot be reached. Turn on accept-transfers on that server and check the address and port.
Can a command block run /transfer?
No. Command blocks run at level 2 and /transfer needs level 3. Use the console or an operator account.
How do I use /transfer?
On a server, as an operator or from the server console: /transfer <hostname> [<port> [<players>]]. It does not exist in single player.
Who can use /transfer?
Server operator, level 3. Only on a dedicated server: the command does not exist in single player or in a world opened to LAN.
Since when does /transfer exist?
It is in the official command tree since Java Edition 1.20.5.