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-''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.
+{{For|the {{BE}} equivalent|Play#Servers}}{{exclusive|java}}
-== ''Java Edition'' ==
+== Description ==
 [[File:Unknown server.png|thumb|right|class=nomobile|The icon used when the server does not have an icon ([[pack.png]])]]
 The server list allows players to save a new server on the list, join an already existing one, or directly connect to a server by manually specifying the server address.
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 |Server IP is now always hidden in the server list, and "Polling..." is no longer shown.}}
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 == Gallery ==
 === Historical screenshots ===
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 File:Server list Reddit prototype.png|The first image of the server list, posted by [[Minecraft:Notch]] on Reddit
 File:Server Icons.png|Various community server icons, posted by [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]] on Twitter
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 File:Spleef_Arena.jpg|A [[Minecraft:spleef]] minigame played in Java Edition Classic on the browser
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 == References ==
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 == Navigation ==
 {{Navbox gameplay}}
 [[Category:Server]]

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	~~{{rewrite\|Merge the Bedrock section into [[Minecraft:Play#Servers]] and make this a Java-only article for organization, more logical}}~~
	''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.		''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.

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	== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==		== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
			{{merge\|Play#Servers\|reason=more logical\|section=1}}
	[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The servers tab showing [[featured servers]]]]		[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The servers tab showing [[featured servers]]]]
	[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Other Server (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The "Other Server" list shows additional servers added by the player.]]		[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Other Server (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The "Other Server" list shows additional servers added by the player.]]

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			{{rewrite\|Merge the Bedrock section into [[Minecraft:Play#Servers]] and make this a Java-only article for organization, more logical}}
	''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.		''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.

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	~~{{for\|the official {{MC}} server list\|Official Minecraft Server List}}~~
	''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.		''Minecraft'' includes an in-game '''server list''' for [[Minecraft:multiplayer]] in which users can join and save the [[Minecraft:server]]s they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player slots it has, and how good the connection to the server is.

	When first loading up the multiplayer list, the [[Minecraft:player]] receives a warning regarding [[Minecraft::en:File:Multiplayer_disclaimer.png\|online play not being rated.]] If the player wishes not to see this again, there is an option that disables the warning permanently.

	== ''Java Edition'' ==		== ''Java Edition'' ==
	[[File:Multiplayer Screen.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The [[multiplayer]] server list in ''Java Edition'' lets players join and add servers.]]		[[File:Multiplayer Screen.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The multiplayer server list in ''Java Edition'' lets players join and add servers.]]
	[[File:Unknown server.png\|thumb\|right\|class=nomobile\|The icon used when the server does not have an icon ([[pack.png]]).]]		[[File:Unknown server.png\|thumb\|right\|class=nomobile\|The icon used when the server does not have an icon ([[pack.png]])]]
	The server list allows players to save a new server on the list, join an already existing one, or directly connect to a server by manually specifying the server address.		The server list allows players to save a new server on the list, join an already existing one, or directly connect to a server by manually specifying the server address.

			When first loading up the multiplayer list, the [[Minecraft:player]] receives a warning regarding [[Minecraft::en:File:Multiplayer_disclaimer.png\|online play not being rated.]] If the player wishes not to see this again, there is an option that disables the warning permanently.

	Servers appear on the list in a set order, which can be changed by hovering over a server icon and using the arrows to move the server up or down on the list. Alternatively, player can hold {{key\|Shift}} and press the up {{key\|↑}} and down {{key\|↓}} arrow keys on the [[Minecraft:controller\|keyboard]].		Servers appear on the list in a set order, which can be changed by hovering over a server icon and using the arrows to move the server up or down on the list. Alternatively, player can hold {{key\|Shift}} and press the up {{key\|↑}} and down {{key\|↓}} arrow keys on the [[Minecraft:controller\|keyboard]].
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	== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==		== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
	[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The [[featured servers]] ~~list in ''Bedrock Edition''.~~]]		[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Featured Servers (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The servers tab showing [[featured servers]]]]
	[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Other Server (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The "Other Server" list shows additional servers added by the player.]]		[[File:Ore UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab - Other Server (Bedrock).png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|The "Other Server" list shows additional servers added by the player.]]

	The server list ~~essentially functions~~ the ~~same as ''Java Edition'' counterpart~~, ~~except it~~ has a separate section where players can join [[Minecraft:featured servers]] that have partnered with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]].		The server list is the third tab in the [[Minecraft:Play]] screen, and has a separate section where players can join [[Minecraft:featured servers]] that have partnered with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]].

	Players can add external servers on the "Other Server" section. These servers are sorted by the most recently played first on the list. This feature is unavailable for console versions of ''Bedrock Edition''.		Players can add external servers on the "Other Server" section by specifying its address and port, the name does not matter. They can be edited or removed at any time. These servers are sorted by the most recently played first on the list. This feature is unavailable for console versions of ''Bedrock Edition''.

	When a server is selected, the right side of the screen provides detailed description about the server:		When a server is selected, the right side of the screen provides detailed description about the server:
	* For featured servers, it shows the server's banner alongside the ping strength and player count, and the next row shows the server's title. The second and third ~~row~~ are reserved for the server's description and activities.		* For featured servers, it shows the server's banner alongside the ping strength and player count,{{Note\|Not on servers that use gathering technology}} and the next row shows the server's title. The second and third rows are reserved for the server's description and activities.
	** The server activities are specified by the server operator themself, they usually show and promote [[Minecraft:Server#Minigame\|minigames]] and unique features of the server itself.		** The server activities are specified by the server operator themself, they usually show and promote [[Minecraft:Server#Minigame\|minigames]] and unique features of the server itself.
	* For external servers, the top header shows ping strength and player count, with bottom rows showing the server's name, address, and port.		* For external servers, the top header shows ping strength and player count, with bottom rows showing the server's name, address (hidden by default), and port.
	** The server's MOTD can be seen on the list under the server's name. Although shown on the client, the official [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]] does not provide an option to specify the server's MOTD. Instead, the MOTD can be specified using a third-party software, like [https://geysermc.org/ GeyserMC].		** The server's MOTD can be seen on the list under the server's name. Although shown on the client, the official [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server]] does not provide an option to specify the server's MOTD. Instead, the MOTD can be specified using a third-party software, like [https://geysermc.org/ GeyserMC].

	LAN-based servers are shown on the [[Minecraft:~~Select World#Worlds~~\|"Worlds" tab]] ~~instead~~.		LAN-based servers are shown on the [[Minecraft:Play\|"Worlds" tab]], but can also be manually added here.

	The ping icons correspond to the following ping times:		The ping icons correspond to the following ping times:
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	!Server ping time		!Server ping time
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	~~\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Loading".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]~~
	~~\|Can't connect to server~~
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	\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Green".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]		\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Green".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]
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	\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Red".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]		\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Red".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]
	\|Between 300 and 600ms		\|Between 300 and 600ms
			\|-
			\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Loading".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]
			\|Can't connect to server
	\|}		\|}

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	=== Community server list ===		=== Community server list ===
	Public server lists allow server owners to advertise their servers by listing their IP address and other information for players to discover. Early Minecraft featured an official server list for Classic, while the Minecraft Forums later became the primary hub for advertising multiplayer servers. As dedicated server-list websites emerged and grew in popularity, they gradually replaced forum-based discovery. Following the closure of the Minecraft Forums server listings in 2018, independent server-list websites became the primary method of finding public Java Edition servers.<ref>https://legionminecraft.com/blog/history-of-minecraft-server-lists</ref> In most cases, votes and bumps determine how servers rank within community server lists, with many resetting votes monthly.<ref>https://www.minecraftindex.com/what-is-a-minecraft-server-list</ref>		Public server lists allow server owners to advertise their servers by listing their IP address and other information for players to discover. Early Minecraft featured an official server list for Classic, while the Minecraft Forums later became the primary hub for advertising multiplayer servers. As dedicated server-list websites emerged and grew in popularity, they gradually replaced forum-based discovery. Following the closure of the Minecraft Forums server listings in 2018, independent server-list websites became the primary method of finding public ''Java Edition'' servers.<ref>https://legionminecraft.com/blog/history-of-minecraft-server-lists</ref> In most cases, votes and bumps determine how servers rank within community server lists, with many resetting votes monthly.<ref>https://www.minecraftindex.com/what-is-a-minecraft-server-list</ref>
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.80\|dev=Preview 1.20.80.21\|[[File:New UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab (Bedrock Preview 1.20.80.21).png\|53px]] Server list UI has been updated to [[Minecraft:Ore UI]]. Almost every features from the previous server list remain on the new UI, except the MOTD for external servers.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.80\|dev=Preview 1.20.80.21\|[[File:New UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab (Bedrock Preview 1.20.80.21).png\|53px]] Server list UI has been updated to [[Minecraft:Ore UI]]. Almost every features from the previous server list remain on the new UI, except the MOTD for external servers.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.0\|dev=Preview 1.21.0.25\|[[File:New UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab (MOTD) (Bedrock Preview 1.21.0.25).png\|53px]] At some point in time, the server's MOTD has been added again for external servers.{{info needed}}}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.0\|dev=Preview 1.21.0.25\|[[File:New UI - Play Screen Menu "Servers" Tab (MOTD) (Bedrock Preview 1.21.0.25).png\|53px]] At some point in time, the server's MOTD has been added again for external servers.{{info needed}}}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|April 22, 2026\|link=none\|Renamed "Servers" tab to "Discover".}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|April 22, 2026\|link=none\|Renamed "Servers" tab to "Discover", "Multiplayer Experiences", or "Creator Multiplayer", which differs per player.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|June 29, 2026{{verify\|possibly earlier}}\|link=none\|Renamed the servers tab back to "Servers"}}
	}}		}}

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

			=== Screenshots ===
			<gallery>
			File:Ore UI - Play Screen "Servers" Tab - Add Server Button - Add A New Server Screen Menu (Bedrock).png\|Adding an external server
			File:Ore UI - Play Screen "Servers" Tab - Edit Server Button Screen Menu (Bedrock).png\|Editing an external server
			</gallery>
	=== Historical screenshots ===		=== Historical screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Server List Suggestion.png\|The original suggestion image for the server list.		File:Server List Suggestion.png\|The original suggestion image for the server list
	File:Server list Reddit prototype.png\|The first image of the server list, posted by [[Minecraft:Notch]] on Reddit.		File:Server list Reddit prototype.png\|The first image of the server list, posted by [[Minecraft:Notch]] on Reddit
	File:Server Icons.png\|Various community server icons, posted by [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]] on Twitter.		File:Server Icons.png\|Various community server icons, posted by [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]] on Twitter
	File:Featured.png\|The servers tab in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.2.0]].		File:Featured.png\|The servers tab in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.2.0]]
	File:Featured Servers.png\|The servers tab in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.20.0]].		File:Featured Servers.png\|The servers tab in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.20.0]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Classic server ===		=== Classic server ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Classic server list archived.png\|Classic server list page, captured from July 4, 2010.		File:Classic server list archived.png\|Classic server list page, captured from July 4, 2010
	File:Spleef_Arena.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:spleef]] minigame played in Java Edition Classic on the browser.		File:Spleef_Arena.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:spleef]] minigame played in Java Edition Classic on the browser
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			== Notes ==
			{{Notelist}}

	== References ==		== References ==

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	File:Spleef_Arena.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:spleef]] minigame played in Java Edition Classic on the browser.		File:Spleef_Arena.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:spleef]] minigame played in Java Edition Classic on the browser.
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			== References ==
			{{reflist}}

	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==

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	=== Community server list ===		=== Community server list ===
	~~Several websites provide a place for~~ server owners to ~~publicly~~ advertise their servers, listing IP ~~addresses~~ and other information ~~about these servers~~. ~~There were two sites of note (both defunct): the~~ official ~~Classic~~ server list ~~maintained by [[~~Minecraft~~:Mojang Studios]] and~~ the ~~[https://minecraftforum~~.~~net/servers public~~ server list~~] at~~ the ~~[[Minecraft:~~Minecraft Forums~~]]. Since Minecraft Forums has shut down their public~~ server list as of ~~June 27th 2018 the only alternative to find Minecraft Servers to play on ''~~Java Edition~~'' is through a public server list found online~~. ~~There are many popular~~ server lists ~~that mirror how Minecraft Forums system worked when it was live.~~ In most cases, votes and bumps determine how servers rank within community server lists, with many resetting votes monthly.<ref>https://www.minecraftindex.com/what-is-a-minecraft-server-list</ref>		Public server lists allow server owners to advertise their servers by listing their IP address and other information for players to discover. Early Minecraft featured an official server list for Classic, while the Minecraft Forums later became the primary hub for advertising multiplayer servers. As dedicated server-list websites emerged and grew in popularity, they gradually replaced forum-based discovery. Following the closure of the Minecraft Forums server listings in 2018, independent server-list websites became the primary method of finding public Java Edition servers.<ref>https://legionminecraft.com/blog/history-of-minecraft-server-lists</ref> In most cases, votes and bumps determine how servers rank within community server lists, with many resetting votes monthly.<ref>https://www.minecraftindex.com/what-is-a-minecraft-server-list</ref>
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	=== Community server list ===		=== Community server list ===
	Several websites provide a place for server owners to publicly advertise their servers, listing IP addresses and other information about these servers. There were two sites of note (both defunct): the official Classic server list maintained by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] and the [https://minecraftforum.net/servers public server list] at the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Forums]]. Since Minecraft Forums has shut down their public server list as of June 27th 2018 the only alternative to find Minecraft Servers to play on ''Java Edition'' is through a public server list found online. There are many popular server lists that mirror how Minecraft Forums system worked when it was live.		Several websites provide a place for server owners to publicly advertise their servers, listing IP addresses and other information about these servers. There were two sites of note (both defunct): the official Classic server list maintained by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] and the [https://minecraftforum.net/servers public server list] at the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Forums]]. Since Minecraft Forums has shut down their public server list as of June 27th 2018 the only alternative to find Minecraft Servers to play on ''Java Edition'' is through a public server list found online. There are many popular server lists that mirror how Minecraft Forums system worked when it was live. In most cases, votes and bumps determine how servers rank within community server lists, with many resetting votes monthly.<ref>https://www.minecraftindex.com/what-is-a-minecraft-server-list</ref>
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	\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping ~~Red~~".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]		\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Green".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]
	\|Between 0 and 150ms		\|Between 0 and 150ms
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	\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping ~~Green~~".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]		\|[[File:Ore UI - "Ping Red".png\|link=\|width=20x20]]
	\|Between 300 and 600ms		\|Between 300 and 600ms
	\|}		\|}

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	Once a server is added, it appears on the list and contains four main elements:		Once a server is added, it appears on the list and contains four main elements:

	* '''{{va\|Server icon}}''' and '''server title''' on the first row, which shows the server icon in ~~64x64~~ pixel size and the title specified by the player. The server icon can be specified by adding {{cd\|server-icon.png}} image file into the [[Minecraft:server.jar]]'s working directory. By default, if the server icon is not specified, it shows a grayscale [[Minecraft:pack.png]] as a fallback.		* '''{{va\|Server icon}}''' and '''server title''' on the first row, which shows the server icon in 64×64 pixel size and the title specified by the player. The server icon can be specified by adding {{cd\|server-icon.png}} image file into the [[Minecraft:server.jar]]'s working directory. By default, if the server icon is not specified, it shows a grayscale [[Minecraft:pack.png]] as a fallback.

	* '''{{va\|Message of the day\|MOTD}}''' (often abbreviated as '''MOTD''') on the second row, which shows a short message from the server. The message can be specified through {{cd\|motd}} option in the [[Minecraft:server.properties]], and supports the [[Minecraft:Formatting codes\|legacy formatting codes]] for text customization. By default, the MOTD is written as "A Minecraft Server".		* '''{{va\|Message of the day\|MOTD}}''' (often abbreviated as '''MOTD''') on the second row, which shows a short message from the server. The message can be specified through {{cd\|motd}} option in the [[Minecraft:server.properties]], and supports the [[Minecraft:Formatting codes\|legacy formatting codes]] for text customization. By default, the MOTD is written as "A Minecraft Server".

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