Learn the ropes
Joining and playing
Java EditionHow to Play Multiplayer on Minecraft JavaLearn the practical ways to join friends and public multiplayer servers in Minecraft Java Edition.Bedrock EditionHow to Join a Minecraft Server on BedrockAdd and join a Minecraft server on Bedrock Edition for Windows, phones, tablets, and consoles, including ports and cross-play.Cross-platformHow to Play Minecraft Cross-platformLearn which Minecraft editions can play together and how to connect across supported devices.Server typesWhat Is a Minecraft SMP?What SMP means in Minecraft, the main kinds of SMP servers, and how to find and join one.
Server owners
Run your own server
Server ownersHow to Make a Minecraft ServerMake a Minecraft server step by step: choose your PC, a paid host or a free option, set up a Java 26.3 server, let friends join, then list it for players.Server ownersHow to Make a Modded Minecraft ServerMake a modded Minecraft server: choose Fabric, NeoForge or Forge, install the loader, add mods or a modpack's server pack, and fix common startup errors.Server ownersHow to Make a Minecraft Bedrock ServerSet up Bedrock Dedicated Server on Windows or Ubuntu: download, server.properties, UDP ports 19132 and 19133, the allowlist, and how phones and consoles join.Server ownersHow to Port Forward a Minecraft ServerPort forward a Minecraft server step by step: Java and Bedrock ports, your local IP, router rules, firewall, testing, and fixes when it won't work.Server ownersHow to Play Minecraft With Friends Without a ServerPlay your own Minecraft world with friends anywhere without renting a server, paying for a Realm, or opening a port: e4mc, tunnel services, private networks, and what Cloudflare cannot do.Server ownerse4mc: The Mod That Puts Your World Online for Freee4mc opens your Minecraft world to friends over the internet with no server, no port forwarding and nothing for them to install. How it works, how to use it, the commands, and every common error.Server ownersMinecraft Server Whitelist: How to Set It UpSet up a Minecraft server whitelist: whitelist commands, whitelist.json, enforce-whitelist and the Bedrock allowlist, plus fixes when it isn't working.Server ownersMinecraft Server Commands: The Admin and Op ListThe Minecraft server commands admins use: op, whitelist, kick, ban, gamemode, gamerule, time and stop, with Java and Bedrock syntax and permission levels.
Troubleshooting
Having trouble connecting?
Minecraft Can't Connect to Server? What Each Error MeansMinecraft can't connect to the server? Check if it is down for everyone, then look up your error: refused, timed out, unknown host, outdated client and more.Fix itHow to Fix "Connection Refused" in MinecraftConnection refused: getsockopt (or no further information) means the address answered but no server let you in. Check the server live, then fix it.Fix itHow to Fix "Connection Timed Out" in MinecraftConnection timed out: getsockopt means nothing answered. Check if the server is down for everyone, then fix the firewall, port forward or network blocking it.Fix itIs Minecraft Down?Is Minecraft down right now? Live status for Java, Bedrock, Realms and sign-in, checked every minute, plus Xbox, PS5 and Switch outages and what to do.Check statusAre the Minecraft Authentication Servers Down?Are the Minecraft authentication servers down? Live status of every sign-in service, checked each minute, plus fixes for authentication server errors.Check statusIs Minecraft Realms Down?Is Minecraft Realms down right now? Live Java and Bedrock Realms status, checked every minute, plus fixes for Realms not loading and errors like 504 and 403.Check status
Tools
Free Minecraft tools
CalculatorNether Portal CalculatorConvert Overworld to Nether coordinates and back, check whether your portals will link, and count obsidian. Uses the real Java and Bedrock rules.GeneratorMinecraft Circle GeneratorFree Minecraft circle generator with block counts. Plan circles, ovals, spheres, domes and arches layer by layer, plus a circle chart for common sizes.MapMinecraft Seed MapEnter any seed to explore its biomes, villages, strongholds, ancient cities and trial chambers on a draggable map. Java and Bedrock, up to 26.3.MakerMinecraft Banner MakerFree Minecraft banner maker: stack any pattern, preview the banner and shield, then copy the /give command or follow the loom steps. Java and Bedrock.ChartMinecraft Potion & Brewing ChartMinecraft potion chart and brewing chart: every potion recipe, ingredient and duration for Java and Bedrock, step by step, with a chart image to save.GeneratorMinecraft Font GeneratorType in the Minecraft font with the in-game shadow, chat colours and bold, then save a transparent PNG. Plus which font Minecraft uses and free downloads.CheckerMinecraft Server Status CheckerCheck if any Minecraft server is online: players, version, MOTD, icon and ping for Java and Bedrock, with a plain-English reason when it is down.
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