About HardcoreSMP

Description: The original Hardcore SMP server! PvP and griefing are allowed, with a 2 week deathban, and with the server set to the hardest difficulty, surviving can be a real challenge! You start with nothing, and you get two lives per month (normally one, but we're giving two a test run). Do you have what it takes to

HardcoreSMP stats

HardcoreSMP averaged 0.3 players over the last 30 days, peaking at 4 on Oct 17, 2026. It answered 100% of our checks in that time. It ranks #1,120 of 1,781 Vanilla servers by average players.

Average players
0.3last 30 days
Peak players
4Oct 17, 2026
Uptime
100%last 30 days
Rank
#1,120of 1,781 Vanilla servers
30-day growth
−83%vs 4 weeks ago
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How to join HardcoreSMP

Java Edition

  1. Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
  2. Select Add Server.
  3. Paste hardcore.hcsmp.com into Server Address.
  4. Save, then choose Join Server.

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FAQ

HardcoreSMP FAQ

Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.

What is the HardcoreSMP server IP?

The HardcoreSMP server IP is hardcore.hcsmp.com.

Is HardcoreSMP down right now?

No. HardcoreSMP was up at our last check (Nov 10, 2026, 09:50 UTC) with 0 players online. It answered 100% of our checks over the last 30 days.

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How many players are on HardcoreSMP?

0 players were online on HardcoreSMP at our last check (Nov 10, 2026, 09:50 UTC), with 100 slots listed. It averaged 0.3 players over the last 30 days.

How do I vote for HardcoreSMP?

You can vote for HardcoreSMP once a day on its Vote tab. It has no votes yet.

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What Minecraft version does HardcoreSMP use?

HardcoreSMP reported “Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8” at our last check. It accepts any client version inside that range.

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