How to join a Minecraft Java server

Your first multiplayer adventure is just a server address away.

Start with Java Edition

BestMCServerList lists Minecraft: Java Edition servers. You’ll need Java Edition installed and an account that can access multiplayer. A server’s listed versions tell you which Minecraft clients it accepts.

Find a community that fits

Use game-mode filters to narrow the list. Survival and SMP communities focus on a shared world; Skyblock starts you on an island; Creative servers focus on building. Open a listing to read the server’s description and rules before joining.

Add the server

1. Click the address on its listing to copy it. A nondefault port appears after a colon, such as play.example.com:25566.
2. Open Minecraft: Java Edition and select Multiplayer.
3. Select Add Server, enter a name you’ll recognize, and paste the address into Server Address.
4. Choose Done, select the saved server, then click Join Server.

Having trouble connecting?

Check the address, port, and supported game version. Some servers require a modpack or a whitelist application. An offline status may mean maintenance or a delayed status check. Visit the server’s own website or Discord for help.

Support your new home

If you enjoy a community, visit its listing and vote using your Minecraft username. You can vote for each server once every 24 hours. Votes support the server ranking in the directory.