About NearVanilla
A community driven, 18+ survival multiplayer experience. Oftentimes the multiplayer experience can negatively impact the vanilla minecraft experience, or vice versa. Therefore, the only plugins we have aid grief prevention, administration, and those that enhance the vanilla multiplayer experience. With a dedicated disc
How to join NearVanilla
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
play.nearvanilla.cominto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
FAQ
NearVanilla FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the NearVanilla server IP?
The NearVanilla server IP is play.nearvanilla.com. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is NearVanilla down right now?
No. NearVanilla was up at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC) with 4 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check NearVanilla nowHow do I join NearVanilla?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste play.nearvanilla.com, then select Join Server.
What port does NearVanilla use?
NearVanilla uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on NearVanilla?
4 players were online on NearVanilla at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC), with 50 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the NearVanilla player count over time.
What Minecraft version does NearVanilla use?
NearVanilla reported “Velocity 1.7.2-26.2” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
How do I claim NearVanilla?
If you run NearVanilla, 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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