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	Multiple archetypes of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' multiplayer servers exist, distinguished by the unique gameplay features, rules, and societal structures that they implement. Each server is unique from the others, and often, the line between archetypes is blurred or indistinguishable. Many special types of servers rely on the use of map editors or the [[Minecraft:Creative]] game mode to build custom maps, and some use [[Minecraft:mod]]ded server software to provide additional features outside the [[Minecraft:vanilla]] experience. Some of these servers are heavily competitive, involving [[Minecraft:~~player versus player~~]] ~~(PvP)~~ and unique gameplay aspects of {{w\|minigames}}; however, some simply followed the base [[Minecraft:vanilla]] [[Minecraft:survival]] experience.		Multiple archetypes of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' multiplayer servers exist, distinguished by the unique gameplay features, rules, and societal structures that they implement. Each server is unique from the others, and often, the line between archetypes is blurred or indistinguishable. Many special types of servers rely on the use of map editors or the [[Minecraft:Creative]] game mode to build custom maps, and some use [[Minecraft:mod]]ded server software to provide additional features outside the [[Minecraft:vanilla]] experience. Some of these servers are heavily competitive, involving [[Minecraft:combat]] and unique gameplay aspects of {{w\|minigames}}; however, some simply followed the base [[Minecraft:vanilla]] [[Minecraft:survival]] experience.

	Common archetypes found in ''Minecraft'' servers may include:		Common archetypes found in ''Minecraft'' servers may include:

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	<!--[[File:Hypixel hub.png\|right\|thumb\|{{w\|Hypixel}} server {{in\|JE}}.]]-->		<!--[[File:Hypixel hub.png\|right\|thumb\|{{w\|Hypixel}} server {{in\|JE}}.]]-->
	[[File:The Hive hub.png\|right\|thumb\|[[The Hive]] server {{in\|BE}}]]		[[File:The Hive hub.png\|right\|thumb\|[[The Hive]] server {{in\|BE}}]]
	{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}		{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server\|Playing on servers}}
	A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]].{{only\|be\|short=1}}		A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]].{{only\|be\|short=1}}

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	== Archetypes ==		== Archetypes ==
	~~{{see also\|Tutorial:Playing on servers}}~~

	Multiple archetypes of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' multiplayer servers exist, distinguished by the unique gameplay features, rules, and societal structures that they implement. Each server is unique from the others, and often, the line between archetypes is blurred or indistinguishable. Many special types of servers rely on the use of map editors or the [[Minecraft:Creative]] game mode to build custom maps, and some use [[Minecraft:mod]]ded server software to provide additional features outside the [[Minecraft:vanilla]] experience. Some of these servers are heavily competitive, involving [[Minecraft:player versus player]] (PvP) and unique gameplay aspects of {{w\|minigames}}; however, some simply followed the base [[Minecraft:vanilla]] [[Minecraft:survival]] experience.		Multiple archetypes of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' multiplayer servers exist, distinguished by the unique gameplay features, rules, and societal structures that they implement. Each server is unique from the others, and often, the line between archetypes is blurred or indistinguishable. Many special types of servers rely on the use of map editors or the [[Minecraft:Creative]] game mode to build custom maps, and some use [[Minecraft:mod]]ded server software to provide additional features outside the [[Minecraft:vanilla]] experience. Some of these servers are heavily competitive, involving [[Minecraft:player versus player]] (PvP) and unique gameplay aspects of {{w\|minigames}}; however, some simply followed the base [[Minecraft:vanilla]] [[Minecraft:survival]] experience.

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	== Management ==		== Management ==
	{{~~See also~~\|~~Tutorial:~~Server maintenance~~\|Server/Requirements~~}}		{{Relevant tutorial\|Server maintenance}}
	{{Redirect\|Admin\|the characters in {{MCSM}}\|MCSM:Admin\|~~the feature in the Realms Hub~~\|Realms#Usage}}		{{Redirect\|Admin\|the characters in {{MCSM}}\|MCSM:Admin\|Realm administrators\|Realms#Usage}}
	Servers are generally managed by '''administrators''' and '''operators'''. The administrator generally takes responsibility for the server. It may be that the server is running from their machine, or that they simply have jurisdiction over a server. Operators generally assist the administrators in moderating a server and to prevent unruly players and griefers. Both operators and administrators have access to various [[Minecraft:commands]] to ensure the smooth running of the server. On a default server, players are assigned as operator or administrator by using the {{command\|op <playername>}} command, or by editing the <code>ops.json</code> in the server directory, then restarting the server.		Servers are generally managed by '''administrators''' and '''operators'''. The administrator generally takes responsibility for the server. It may be that the server is running from their machine, or that they simply have jurisdiction over a server. Operators generally assist the administrators in moderating a server and to prevent unruly players and griefers. Both operators and administrators have access to various [[Minecraft:commands]] to ensure the smooth running of the server. On a default server, players are assigned as operator or administrator by using the {{command\|op <playername>}} command, or by editing the <code>ops.json</code> in the server directory, then restarting the server.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Minecraft:Commands]] – commonly used in servers to manage configurations and others.		* [[Minecraft:Commands]] – commonly used in servers to manage configurations and others.
			* [[Minecraft:Server/Requirements]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	{{About\|the multiplayer server in general and community archetypes in ''Java Edition'' and ''Bedrock Edition''\|the official featured servers in Bedrock Edition\|Featured servers\|the occasional ''Bedrock Edition'' servers featured on the title screen hosted by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]\|Event ~~server~~}}		{{About\|the multiplayer server in general and community archetypes in ''Java Edition'' and ''Bedrock Edition''\|the official featured servers in Bedrock Edition\|Featured servers\|the occasional ''Bedrock Edition'' servers featured on the title screen hosted by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]\|Event servers}}
	<!--[[File:Hypixel hub.png\|right\|thumb\|{{w\|Hypixel}} server {{in\|JE}}.]]-->		<!--[[File:Hypixel hub.png\|right\|thumb\|{{w\|Hypixel}} server {{in\|JE}}.]]-->
	[[File:The Hive hub.png\|right\|thumb\|[[The Hive]] server {{in\|BE}}]]		[[File:The Hive hub.png\|right\|thumb\|[[The Hive]] server {{in\|BE}}]]

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	{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}		{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}
	A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]]{{only\|be\|short=1}}.		A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]].{{only\|be\|short=1}}

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	{{About\|the multiplayer server in general and community archetypes in ''Java Edition'' and ''Bedrock Edition''\|the official featured servers in Bedrock Edition\|Featured servers\|the occasional ''Bedrock Edition'' servers featured on the title screen hosted by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]\|Event server}}		{{About\|the multiplayer server in general and community archetypes in ''Java Edition'' and ''Bedrock Edition''\|the official featured servers in Bedrock Edition\|Featured servers\|the occasional ''Bedrock Edition'' servers featured on the title screen hosted by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]\|Event server}}
	<!--[[File:Hypixel hub.png\|right\|thumb\|{{w\|Hypixel}} server {{in\|JE}}.]]-->		<!--[[File:Hypixel hub.png\|right\|thumb\|{{w\|Hypixel}} server {{in\|JE}}.]]-->
	[[File:The Hive hub.png\|right\|thumb\|[[The Hive]] server {{in\|BE}}.]]		[[File:The Hive hub.png\|right\|thumb\|[[The Hive]] server {{in\|BE}}]]
	{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}		{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}
	A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]]{{only\|be\|short=1}}.		A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]]{{only\|be\|short=1}}.

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	== Management ==		== Management ==
	{{See also\|Tutorial:Server maintenance\|Server/Requirements}}		{{See also\|Tutorial:Server maintenance\|Server/Requirements}}
	{{Redirect\|Admin\|the characters in {{MCSM}}\|MCSM:Admin}}		{{Redirect\|Admin\|the characters in {{MCSM}}\|MCSM:Admin\|the feature in the Realms Hub\|Realms#Usage}}
	Servers are generally managed by '''administrators''' and '''operators'''. The administrator generally takes responsibility for the server. It may be that the server is running from their machine, or that they simply have jurisdiction over a server. Operators generally assist the administrators in moderating a server and to prevent unruly players and griefers. Both operators and administrators have access to various [[Minecraft:commands]] to ensure the smooth running of the server. On a default server, players are assigned as operator or administrator by using the {{command\|op <playername>}} command, or by editing the <code>ops.json</code> in the server directory, then restarting the server.		Servers are generally managed by '''administrators''' and '''operators'''. The administrator generally takes responsibility for the server. It may be that the server is running from their machine, or that they simply have jurisdiction over a server. Operators generally assist the administrators in moderating a server and to prevent unruly players and griefers. Both operators and administrators have access to various [[Minecraft:commands]] to ensure the smooth running of the server. On a default server, players are assigned as operator or administrator by using the {{command\|op <playername>}} command, or by editing the <code>ops.json</code> in the server directory, then restarting the server.

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	Common archetypes found in ''Minecraft'' servers may include:		Common archetypes found in ''Minecraft'' servers may include:
	* '''{{va\|Survival\|Survival Multiplayer\|SMP}}''', also known as '''Survival Multiplayer''' ('''SMP'''): Servers that follow the [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode progression. [[Minecraft:Player]] activities ranging from collecting [[Minecraft:resource]]s, building bases and [[Minecraft:structure]]s, fighting [[Minecraft:monster]]s, exploring the [[Minecraft:world]], and reaching [[Minecraft:the End]]. They typically work together to complete some sort of objectives and reach some kind of [[Minecraft:progression]]. Players may also develop relationships and rivalries across different groups~~, such as servers~~ specialized in this field are faction servers.		* '''{{va\|Survival\|Survival Multiplayer\|SMP}}''', also known as '''Survival Multiplayer''' ('''SMP'''): Servers that follow the [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode progression. [[Minecraft:Player]] activities ranging from collecting [[Minecraft:resource]]s, building bases and [[Minecraft:structure]]s, fighting [[Minecraft:monster]]s, exploring the [[Minecraft:world]], and reaching [[Minecraft:the End]]. They typically work together to complete some sort of objectives and reach some kind of [[Minecraft:progression]]. Players may also develop relationships and rivalries across different groups. Servers specialized in this field are faction servers.
	* '''{{va\|Creative}}''': Servers that allow the freedom and control of the [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode. Players create and design elaborate buildings, ranging small-scale works from {{w\|house}}s, {{w\|bridge}}s, {{w\|pixel art}}s, player {{w\|statue}}s, to massive projects such as {{w\|mansion}}s, {{w\|castle}}s, {{w\|town}}s, and [[Minecraft:w:City\|cities]]. A common type of Creative server is ''plot'' servers, where players are given their own plot of land which they can control, build, and destroy using Creative mode. They are limited only to their plots, which prevents [[Minecraft:griefing]] in other players' plots.		* '''{{va\|Creative}}''': Servers that allow the freedom and control of the [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode. Players create and design elaborate buildings, ranging small-scale works from {{w\|house}}s, {{w\|bridge}}s, {{w\|pixel art}}s, player {{w\|statue}}s, to massive projects such as {{w\|mansion}}s, {{w\|castle}}s, {{w\|town}}s, and [[Minecraft:w:City\|cities]]. A common type of Creative server is ''plot'' servers, where players are given their own plot of land which they can control, build, and destroy using Creative mode. They are limited only to their plots, which prevents [[Minecraft:griefing]] in other players' plots.
	* '''{{va\|Roleplay}}''': Servers that are structured around narrative-driven interactions, in which players adopt fictional personas and engage in collaborative storytelling. These servers often establish original lore, scripted scenarios, and persistent {{w\|worldbuilding}}, supported by custom maps, in-game voice support, and custom content using [[Minecraft:mod]]s, and multiple player hierarchies.		* '''{{va\|Roleplay}}''': Servers that are structured around narrative-driven interactions, in which players adopt fictional personas and engage in collaborative storytelling. These servers often establish original lore, scripted scenarios, and persistent {{w\|worldbuilding}}, supported by custom maps, in-game voice support, and custom content using [[Minecraft:mod]]s, and multiple player hierarchies.

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	{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}		{{Relevant tutorial\|Setting up a server}}
	A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]]{{only\|be\|short=1}}.		A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]].{{only\|be\|short=1}}

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	A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]]{{only\|be\|short=1}}.		A '''server''' provides a game environment for [[Minecraft:player]]s to play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] with others over the {{w\|Internet}} or a {{w\|local area network}} (LAN). Players are connected to a server using the ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:client software]], and the server is hosted using the server software, as [[Minecraft:server.jar]]{{only\|je\|short=1}} or [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]]{{only\|be\|short=1}}.