How to play on Minecraft servers: connecting, choosing and your own server
A complete guide to Minecraft servers: how to connect, what server types exist and how to host your own. Right now 201 servers and 78 719 players are online in the monitoring.
How to connect to a server Minecraft
- Launch Minecraft Java of the right version (shown on the server page).
- «Multiplayer» → «Add Server», paste the address (copy with 📋).
- Save and double-click the server in the list to join.
What server types exist Minecraft
Minecraft servers: Survival/SMP, Anarchy, BedWars and SkyWars, SkyBlock, Prison, Creative, minigames and RPG. Mind the version — it matters for joining.
Popular modes: Survival · Creative · SkyBlock · BedWars · SkyWars · Anarchy · Prison · Factions
How to host your own server Minecraft
Your own server — official server.jar or Paper/Spigot (plugins); for mods — Forge/Fabric. A 2–4 GB VPS is enough for friends. You can add a live server to our monitoring on the «Add server» page.
Best servers Minecraft right now
All servers Minecraft · Rating · Maps
FAQ
- How do I join a Minecraft server by IP?
- «Multiplayer» → «Add Server», paste the address (the 📋 button here).
- Which version do I need?
- The one the server lists; many support the 1.8–1.21 range.
- What is anarchy?
- A no-rules, no-claims server — everything is allowed.