About The Pond

Welcome to The Pond, a community-focused Minecraft survival server designed to feel close to vanilla while adding just the right quality of life features to enhance your experience. Whether you're a builder, explorer, or just looking for a chill place to play with friends, The Pond is the perfect place to call home. Jo

How to join The Pond

Java Edition

  1. Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
  2. Select Add Server.
  3. Paste play.thepondsmp.net into Server Address.
  4. Save, then choose Join Server.

Bedrock Edition

  1. Choose Play, then the Servers tab.
  2. Scroll down and select Add Server.
  3. Enter play.thepondsmp.net and port 19132.
  4. Save and join.

FAQ

The Pond FAQ

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

What is the The Pond server IP?

The The Pond server IP is play.thepondsmp.net. Bedrock players use play.thepondsmp.net with port 19132.

Is The Pond down right now?

No. The Pond was up at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC) with 0 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.

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How do I join The Pond?

On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste play.thepondsmp.net, then select Join Server. On Bedrock, open Play, go to the Servers tab, choose Add Server, and enter play.thepondsmp.net with port 19132.

What port does The Pond use?

The Pond uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough. The Bedrock address uses port 19132.

How many players are on The Pond?

0 players were online on The Pond at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC), with 100 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the The Pond player count over time.

What Minecraft version does The Pond use?

The Pond reported “Paper 26.2” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.

Can Bedrock players join The Pond?

Yes. The Pond has a Bedrock address: play.thepondsmp.net, port 19132.

How do I claim The Pond?

If you run The Pond, 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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