Download MCBDS Manager v1.1.51 - Complete Windows Installation

What's New in v1.1.51

Windows Manager UI

NEW: Native desktop application (.NET MAUI)
Manage server without browser
All web features included
Multi-server support
Auto-installed with service

HTTPS & Security

Self-signed certificate generation
Automatic certificate trust setup
SSL/TLS encryption
Secure remote management
Certificate configuration guide

Xbox Live Integration

XUID lookup via OpenXBL API
Installer configuration wizard
24-hour result caching
Known gamertag mappings
Optional API key setup

Professional Installer

One-click automated setup
Interactive configuration wizard
Firewall rules setup
Service auto-start on boot
Preserves settings on upgrade

v1.1 Features (Included)

Pack Management: Upload and manage resource/behavior packs

Player Allowlist: Xbox Live XUID lookup and whitelist management

Fully Compatible: All UI versions work with v1.1.51 servers. The Windows Manager UI is automatically installed and pre-configured.

Installation Guide

1

Download Minecraft Bedrock Server

Get the official Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server from Microsoft:

Download Bedrock Server

Extract all files to a folder (e.g., C:\Binaries\bedrock_server). The bedrock_server.exe must be directly in this folder.

2

Download MCBDS Installer

Download the complete Windows installation package:

MCBDS.Manager.1.1.51.Installer.exe

Code-signed installer • Includes Service + Manager UI + Web Dashboard

3

Run Installer as Administrator

Right-click the installer and select "Run as Administrator"

Administrator privileges are required to install the Windows Service and configure the firewall.

4

Configure Installation

The installer will guide you through configuration:

Bedrock Server Location: Point to where you extracted bedrock_server.exe
HTTP Port: Default 8080 (for API access)
HTTPS Setup: Optional - auto-generates self-signed certificate
Xbox Live API Key: Optional - enables XUID lookup
Backup Settings: Frequency and retention
Log Directory: Where to store logs

NEW in v1.1.51: The installer automatically sets up the Windows Manager UI (desktop app) and configures HTTPS with a trusted self-signed certificate.

Upgrading from previous versions? Your existing settings will be preserved automatically! The installer creates backups and merges configurations.

5

Access the Dashboard

Once installed, the service starts automatically. Access the web dashboard:

Open Dashboard

Default URL: http://localhost:8080 (or your configured port)

6

Configure Xbox Live API (Optional)

For player allowlist with automatic XUID lookup, configure Xbox Live API:

Get a free API key from OpenXBL (xbl.io)
Edit C:\Program Files\MCBDS API Service\appsettings.json
Add your API key to the XboxLive section
Restart the service: net stop MCBDSAPIService && net start MCBDSAPIService

Without an API key, you can still add players manually by entering their XUID.

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 10 (1809+)
Windows 11
Windows Server 2019+

Hardware

2+ CPU cores
4GB+ RAM
2GB+ disk space

Docker Version Deprecation Notice

The Docker-based deployment will be deprecated in v1.2 (scheduled for Q2 2025). We strongly recommend migrating to the Windows Service installer for the following benefits:

Advantages of Windows Service:

Better performance (native execution)
Automatic Windows updates integration
Easier configuration management
Native Windows Service management
Configuration preservation on upgrades

Migration Path:

Backup your Bedrock server world data
Note your current configuration settings
Stop the Docker container
Install Windows Service (this installer)
Point to your existing Bedrock server files

Timeline: Docker support ends with v1.2 release. All new features will only be available in the Windows Service version.

Troubleshooting

Check:

Bedrock server path is correct in appsettings.json
bedrock_server.exe exists at the configured path
Port 8080 is not already in use
Windows Event Viewer for error details

Solution:

net stop MCBDSAPIService
# Edit C:\Program Files\MCBDS API Service\appsettings.json
net start MCBDSAPIService

Cause: Old server version (v1.0) or UI client (v1.0)

Solution:

Ensure API server is v1.1 (check http://localhost:8080/api/version)
Update UI client to v1.1
Verify SupportsPackManagement: true in version response

Cause: No Xbox Live API key configured or invalid key

Solution:

Get API key from OpenXBL
Edit appsettings.json and add to XboxLive section:
```
"XboxLive": {
  "ApiKey": "your-key-here"
}
```
Restart service

Alternative: Enter XUIDs manually (find at xboxgamertag.com)

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