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
How to join HardcoreSMP
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
hardcore.hcsmp.cominto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
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. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is HardcoreSMP down right now?
No. HardcoreSMP was up at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC) with 0 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check HardcoreSMP nowHow do I join HardcoreSMP?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste hardcore.hcsmp.com, then select Join Server.
What port does HardcoreSMP use?
HardcoreSMP uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on HardcoreSMP?
0 players were online on HardcoreSMP at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC), with 100 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the HardcoreSMP player count over time.
What Minecraft version does HardcoreSMP use?
HardcoreSMP reported “Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
How do I claim HardcoreSMP?
If you run HardcoreSMP, 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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