About The Pen MC
Tired of the oversaturated OP Prison servers where there are dozens of ranks and everyone has full diamond gear from the start? Remember the old days of Prison Servers when things were simpler? This server was inspired by the original Minecraft prison servers. Some features of our non-OP prison server: Ranks A-E, then
How to join The Pen MC
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
play.thepen-mc.netinto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
FAQ
The Pen MC FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the The Pen MC server IP?
The The Pen MC server IP is play.thepen-mc.net. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is The Pen MC down right now?
No. The Pen MC was up at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 20:00 UTC) with 13 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check The Pen MC nowHow do I join The Pen MC?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste play.thepen-mc.net, then select Join Server.
What port does The Pen MC use?
The Pen MC uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on The Pen MC?
13 players were online on The Pen MC at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 20:00 UTC), with 500 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the The Pen MC player count over time.
What Minecraft version does The Pen MC use?
The Pen MC reported “Paper 1.21.10” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
How do I claim The Pen MC?
If you run The Pen MC, 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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