About The Anchor
Want a dedicated Survival Experience that treats it's player-base seriously, or listens to feedback and finds a way to incorporate everyone's thoughts into the future of the server? The Anchor is striving to be that for you, and we've just gotten started. This SMP was made after I visited several Servers over the years
How to join The Anchor
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
play.theanchormc.netinto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
FAQ
The Anchor FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the The Anchor server IP?
The The Anchor server IP is play.theanchormc.net. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is The Anchor down right now?
We could not confirm whether The Anchor is up at the last check (Sep 19, 2026, 21:50 UTC). We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check The Anchor nowHow do I join The Anchor?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste play.theanchormc.net, then select Join Server. The server is listed with Bedrock support; on Bedrock, add it from the Servers tab using the address and port the server provides.
What port does The Anchor use?
The Anchor uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on The Anchor?
We could not read the The Anchor player count at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 21:50 UTC). The Stats tab shows its recent player count history.
What Minecraft version does The Anchor use?
The Anchor reported “Paper 26.2” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
Can Bedrock players join The Anchor?
The Anchor is listed with Bedrock or cross-play support, so players on consoles, phones, and Windows Bedrock can join as well as Java players.
How do I claim The Anchor?
If you run The Anchor, 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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