Minecraft servers

What are Minecraft servers?

A Minecraft server is a dedicated application that lets many players play in the same world at the same time. Ever since multiplayer was added to the game, servers have become one of the most important pillars of the Minecraft community. Servers are where the biggest building projects, the fiercest PvP battles and the most advanced virtual economy systems are born.

Minecraft offers two main multiplayer models. The first is dedicated servers: independent instances run on a computer or on purchased hosting that any player who knows the IP address can join. The second is Realms, Mojang's official paid service, simpler to set up but with limited customization options. In this guide we focus on dedicated servers, because they offer much more control and flexibility.

Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition servers run on different platforms and are not compatible with each other by default. There are, however, intermediate solutions such as GeyserMC, which lets Bedrock players join Java Edition servers. We describe how to set up Geyser and Floodgate before Bedrock 26.60 in the guide to Java and Bedrock crossplay on a server. You can set up a server for Bedrock players only with Bedrock Dedicated Server, Mojang's free program. Most of the server community is centered around Java Edition, where plugins, mods and advanced administration tools are available.

A short history of servers in Poland

The Polish Minecraft server scene has a rich history going back to 2011, when the game officially launched. At first, small Vanilla servers run by enthusiasts on home computers dominated. Over time, larger projects with plugins appeared, and Polish servers began to offer unique game modes tailored to the local community.

Server lists, such as our server list, were created to help players find the best Polish servers. Today the Polish server ecosystem includes hundreds of active servers: from small Survival projects for a few friends, through large server networks with dozens of game modes, to professional RPG servers with their own quest systems and storylines.

How to join a server

Joining a Minecraft server is very simple. All you need is the server address (an IP or a domain) and the right version of the game. Here are the steps:

1. Launch Minecraft Java Edition - open the launcher and make sure you have the version required by the server installed (most often the latest stable version).
2. Click "Multiplayer" - choose the multiplayer option on the game's main screen.
3. Add the server - click "Add Server" and enter the server address (for example mc.example.com or 192.168.1.1:25565). Give it a name so you can easily recognize it in the list.
4. Connect - select the server in the list and click "Join Server". After a short loading time you will find yourself in the multiplayer world.

The default Minecraft port is 25565. If the server uses this port, you do not need to include it in the address: the domain or IP alone is enough. Some servers require you to register an account with the /register or /login command after you first join.

Server software

Choosing server software is one of the first decisions you have to make when setting up a server. Each option has its advantages and limitations:

Server guides

We have prepared a series of detailed guides covering every aspect of running and playing on Minecraft servers. Choose the topic you are interested in:

The Polish server community

The Polish Minecraft community is one of the most active in Europe. Thousands of players log in to Polish servers every day, creating a dynamic scene with dozens of game modes. Servers such as those featured on our server list regularly attract hundreds of concurrent players.

If you want to join the community, start by visiting the server list. Whether you are looking for a peaceful Survival server, intense PvP or creative building, you are sure to find the perfect server for you.