You have enjoyed playing Minecraft on your own, but now you fancy sharing the adventure. Someone to admire your new house, trade a few resources with, or help when you accidentally start a raid.
There is just one problem. You have never joined a Minecraft server before, and you are not quite sure where to begin.
If that sounds familiar, you are welcome here! TogetherCraft is a whitelisted adult Minecraft server for Java Edition, and you do not need multiplayer experience to apply.
Choose a server that suits how you play
Before choosing your first Minecraft server, think about what you enjoy.
Do you want somewhere peaceful to build? A community to chat with after work? Perhaps you would love to open a little shop or join events with other players.
Read the server’s guide and rules before applying. Check which Minecraft edition it supports, whether the world resets, and how players are expected to treat one another.
At TogetherCraft, our main Survival world has no resets, and our rules prohibit griefing and theft. Respecting other people’s builds and belongings is part of sharing the world.
You do not need to be an expert builder
It can feel a little intimidating to join a world full of impressive builds when your usual house is a wooden box with ambitions.
Please do not let that put you off.
Your first home does not need a sweeping staircase, landscaped gardens, or a storage system that requires an engineering degree. A bed, a few chests, and somewhere to hide from skeletons is a perfectly respectable beginning.
You can learn as you go, try new ideas, and develop your own corner of the world.
Understand how shared survival works
Playing with others brings a few extra things to consider.
That chest beside a path belongs to someone. An apparently abandoned building may still be somebody’s project. A farm being accessible does not automatically mean its supplies are free to take.
On TogetherCraft, only take items when they are clearly offered for community use, and ask if you are unsure.
Our rules explain how to respect other players’ space and belongings. Reading them before you start will help you feel more confident about exploring.
Take your first evening slowly
You do not need to understand every feature as soon as you arrive.
Give yourself time to look around, read the information provided, and work out where you would like to begin. Our player guide covers getting started, exploring districts, claiming land, and gathering resources.
Choose a small first goal. Find somewhere to settle, collect supplies, or build a starter home. The enormous castle can wait until tomorrow. 👀
If something is unclear, ask for help rather than guessing.
Get to know people in your own way
You do not need to arrive with a group of friends or be the loudest person in chat to enjoy multiplayer.
A simple hello is a good start. You might meet people through neighbouring builds, shared interests, or one of our community events.
You can also enjoy working independently while being part of a shared world. Sometimes it is simply nice to know there are other people around while you spend an evening building.
How to join TogetherCraft as your first server
TogetherCraft uses a whitelist, which means you need approval before you can play.
Start by reading our guide and rules, then join our Discord through the TogetherCraft website. Follow the instructions to link your Minecraft and Discord accounts and complete your application.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you enjoy about Minecraft. There is no need to pretend you have years of multiplayer experience.
If you are looking for your first adult Minecraft server, we would love to hear from you. Bring your enthusiasm, your building ideas, and whatever you consider an acceptable starter house. 💙