Server owners
How to Advertise Your Minecraft Server and Get More Players
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Struggling to get players? Proven, mostly-free ways to advertise your Minecraft server - voting, Discord, server lists, Reddit and more.
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Our top Minecraft tips, guides and tutorials - joining and running servers, gamemodes, plugins and the latest update news.
Updates
How Minecraft Updates Work: Game Drops, Snapshots and Version Numbers Explained
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Confused by Minecraft's version numbers, game drops and snapshots? A clear guide to how updates work and how to try new features early.
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Explainers
Cracked vs Premium Minecraft Servers: What's the Difference?
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Confused by cracked and premium servers? Learn the difference, the pros and cons of each, whether cracked is safe, and how to find the right one.
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Server owners
How to Make Your Own Minecraft Server: A Beginner's Guide
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Want to run your own Minecraft server? A beginner's guide to self-hosting, paid hosting, setup steps, and getting your first players.
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Gamemodes
Minecraft Server Gamemodes Explained: Survival, SkyBlock, Factions and More
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Survival, SkyBlock, Factions, PvP, Creative and more - a clear guide to the most popular Minecraft server gamemodes and how to pick the right one.
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Getting started
How to Join a Minecraft Server (Java & Bedrock, Step by Step)
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New to multiplayer? Learn how to join any Minecraft server on Java and Bedrock in a few simple steps - plus quick fixes for common connection problems.
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Updates
Minecraft's Dappled Forest Update (26.3): Everything New
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Minecraft's autumn Dappled Forest update (26.3) is out now. Explore the new biome, poplar trees, abandoned camps, wool furniture and everything new.
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