About Empire
Empire Minecraft is far from your average Minecraft server. With a unique combination of PROTECTED town plots, wilderness outposts with optional ANTI-GRIEF PROTECTION, and a player-focused ECONOMY system, there is something for every player to enjoy. The base of our server remains closely tied to vanilla survival. Most

How to join Empire
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
play.emc.gsinto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
FAQ
Empire FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the Empire server IP?
The Empire server IP is play.emc.gs. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is Empire down right now?
No. Empire was up at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 23:20 UTC) with 19 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check Empire nowHow do I join Empire?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste play.emc.gs, then select Join Server.
What port does Empire use?
Empire uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on Empire?
19 players were online on Empire at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 23:20 UTC), with 1,000 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the Empire player count over time.
What Minecraft version does Empire use?
Empire reported “BungeeCord 1.8.x-26.x” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
How do I claim Empire?
If you run Empire, claim this listing from a free NewMinecraftServers account. You prove ownership by showing a short code in the server's MOTD for a moment (our Paper plugin can do it for you) or with a DNS record, then edit the description, links, and banner yourself.
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