Guides
Step-by-step guides for players and server owners. Learn how to join a server, list your own, claim ownership, and make the most of the server list.
For Players
Find, compare, and join Minecraft servers - and understand what the stats mean.
How to Join a Minecraft Server
New to multiplayer Minecraft? This guide walks you through adding and joining a server in both Java and Bedrock Edition.
How to Compare Minecraft Servers
Guide for the compare tool: selecting servers, interpreting uptime, latency, and votes side by side, and when comparison helps.
How to Use the Server Status Checker
Deep dive into the status checker tool: pinging Java vs Bedrock servers, interpreting latency, MOTD, and player count, and troubleshooting connection issues.
How to Choose the Right Minecraft Server
Player-facing guide to picking a server: gamemode, edition, community size, uptime, and tags to look for.
Understanding Server Uptime and Why It Matters
Explains the 7-day uptime metric, how pings work, what good uptime looks like, and how it affects rankings.
For Server Owners
List, claim, manage, and promote your server to grow your community.
How to Add Your Minecraft Server
A step-by-step guide to listing your Minecraft server on our server list, from creating an account to getting approved and claiming your server.
How to Claim Your Minecraft Server
Step-by-step guide to claiming ownership of your Minecraft server listing using DNS TXT verification, with registrar-specific instructions for Cloudflare, Namecheap, GoDaddy, and more.
How to Promote Your Minecraft Server and Get More Players
Marketing strategies for server owners: voting campaigns, banner best practices, links, status badges, and gamemode tag pages.
How to Embed a Live Status Badge on Your Website
Walkthrough of the SVG status badge endpoint, with copy-paste embed code and customization tips.
Minecraft Java vs Bedrock vs Crossplay - Which Edition Should You List?
Owner-facing guide to choosing the right edition for your server listing, address and port requirements, and player reach implications.
How to Get Your Server Featured
Guide on admin review criteria, what makes a listing stand out, and common rejection reasons for featured status.
How to Manage Your Server Listing
Guide to editing your listing, uploading banners, updating tags and versions, deleting, and re-submitting after changes.