What Does Whitelisted Mean on a Minecraft Server?
Whitelisted means a server only lets approved players in. Learn what the "not whitelisted" message means, why SMPs use it, and how to get added.
Beginners Articles
How to Find a Minecraft Server's IP Address and Port
Where to find a Minecraft server's address and port, when to add :port, why big servers show none, and how to paste the address without a single typo.
What's a Good Ping for Minecraft?
A good Minecraft ping is under about 100 ms, and the single biggest factor is how close the server is to you. Here's how to read it and what it changes.
Is It Safe to Join Public Minecraft Servers?
Yes, joining public Minecraft servers is safe — here's what a server can and can't see, why no real server asks for your password, and how to spot phishing.
Best Skyblock Servers for Beginners
How a new player picks a beginner-friendly Skyblock server — judge the tutorial, /island commands, co-op, moderation, and stability, then the rankings.
What Is a Lifesteal SMP?
A Lifesteal SMP is survival multiplayer where kills steal hearts and dying loses them — hit zero and you're banned until a teammate revives you.
What Is an SMP in Minecraft?
SMP means Survival Multiplayer — a shared, persistent Survival world built around a regular group of players who cooperate instead of competing.
Do You Need to Buy Minecraft to Play on Servers?
The straight answer on whether you need to buy Minecraft to join servers, why the free demo can't connect, and the real risks of cracked clients.
What Changed for Players Moving From Minecraft 26.1 to 26.2
A player-facing guide to the jump from Minecraft 26.1 to 26.2 — the new Friends list, Sulfur Caves, the Vulkan renderer, removed touchscreen mode, and matching your version.
How to Join a Minecraft Server (Java & Bedrock)
A step-by-step guide to joining a Minecraft server on Java and Bedrock — add the address, match your version, fix connection errors, and start playing.