About VanillaSMP
VanillaSMP was established for players seeking a true vanilla experience. Running on the minecraft-server.jar with no datapacks or plugins, unlike 95% of servers that claim to be real vanilla. There is no fancy confusing spawn or 100 anecdotes you have to read. Be warned, players are expected to sort out their own soci
How to join VanillaSMP
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
vanillasmp.netinto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
FAQ
VanillaSMP FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the VanillaSMP server IP?
The VanillaSMP server IP is vanillasmp.net. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is VanillaSMP down right now?
No. VanillaSMP was up at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC) with 10 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check VanillaSMP nowHow do I join VanillaSMP?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste vanillasmp.net, then select Join Server.
What port does VanillaSMP use?
VanillaSMP uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on VanillaSMP?
10 players were online on VanillaSMP at our last check (Sep 19, 2026, 19:50 UTC), with 100 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the VanillaSMP player count over time.
What Minecraft version does VanillaSMP use?
VanillaSMP reported “26.2” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
How do I claim VanillaSMP?
If you run VanillaSMP, 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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