You have spent the evening collecting materials, made a start on your new home and finally organised the chest beside the crafting table. When you next log in, you want to carry on where you left off.
If you are looking for a Minecraft server with no griefing or theft allowed, clear expectations matter. You should be able to find out what belongs to you, what other players may access and who to contact when something goes wrong.
TogetherCraft is a whitelisted adult Minecraft server with rules against theft and griefing, practical container protection and a staff team to handle reports. Here is what that means when you are choosing somewhere to build.
The short answer
On TogetherCraft, players must not change another person’s build or take their items without permission. An unlocked chest or an offline owner does not make something free. Our rules, whitelist and reporting process support a community where people respect each other’s work.
In This Article
- What No Griefing and No Theft Mean
- Your Time and Your Builds Matter
- Everyday Ownership Questions
- A Whitelist and Practical Protection
- What to Do if Something Seems Wrong
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Find a Community That Respects Your Work
What No Griefing and No Theft Mean
Griefing can include damaging, removing or changing someone else’s build without permission. Theft includes taking or using items that belong to another player without their agreement.
The important part is permission. Knowing someone, liking their build or planning to replace an item later does not give you permission to use their belongings.
Our rules apply to the small things as well as the large ones. A few blocks taken from a wall still change someone’s build. A single item removed from a private chest still belongs to its owner.
The TogetherCraft rules explain the boundaries in full. They cover builds, storage, shops, private areas and death locations, so new players can understand the expectations before joining.
Your Time and Your Builds Matter
For many adult Minecraft players, a survival project fits around work, family and everything else the week brings. One evening might be enough for a roof. Another might only be enough to gather the wood for it.
That makes a respectful community valuable. You want to spend your next session choosing windows, exploring with friends or finishing a shop, with confidence that the people around you understand ownership.
That respect applies whether you have built a tiny starter home or something that needs its own skyline. Every player starts somewhere, and a first house deserves the same consideration as a landmark.
TogetherCraft’s main Survival world also has no scheduled resets, giving projects room to develop over time. Separate resource worlds refresh for gathering materials. You can read more about that distinction in our no reset Survival world article.
Everyday Ownership Questions
The situations below are examples of how our ownership rules apply. They are useful to understand before you start exploring other players’ builds.
| Situation | What you should do |
|---|---|
| You find an unlocked chest | Leave the items unless you have clear permission to take them |
| You need to borrow a tool | Ask its owner first, even if you plan to return it |
| A farm is open to visitors | Follow its posted guidance; public access does not make nearby private storage public |
| You find another player’s death drops | Leave them alone and contact the player or staff if help is needed |
| A base looks abandoned | Ask staff about it; appearance or inactivity does not transfer ownership |
| You want to improve someone’s path or building | Get permission before making changes |
A useful habit is to pause when you are unsure. Asking a quick question is much easier than trying to undo a misunderstanding after moving someone’s items.
The same care matters when shopping. Follow the seller’s prices and instructions, and ask for help if a purchase is unclear. You can explore our Shop Directory before planning your first supply run.
A Whitelist and Practical Protection
TogetherCraft uses a whitelist application process. Players apply before joining, helping us learn about the people who want to become part of the community.
It is also a chance for you to decide whether our approach suits you. Read the rules, look through the guide and be honest about what you enjoy in Minecraft. A good fit matters in both directions.
We also provide [Private] signs for supported containers and access points. These let you restrict access to belongings such as chests and barrels. The player guide explains how to create them and share access when you choose.
Protection and permission work together
A private sign gives you an access control. The ownership rules still apply when a container is unlocked. Use the protection features available, and respect other players’ belongings regardless of whether they have used them.
Our player guide contains the protection instructions and joining details. If you need help setting something up, ask before experimenting with another player’s containers or private area.
What to Do if Something Seems Wrong
If blocks are missing or items seem to have disappeared, contact the staff team through Modmail on our Discord. Explain what you noticed so the team can investigate.
Useful details include:
- Where it happened, including the world and coordinates if you have them.
- What seems to be missing or changed.
- When you last remember the area or items being as expected.
- Any relevant screenshots or messages.
You do not need to identify the person responsible before asking for help. Describe what you know and let staff investigate. Avoid public accusations or taking items from someone else as compensation.
The aim is to give the team enough information to understand the situation. A clear report helps much more than an argument in chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is griefing allowed on TogetherCraft?
No. Players must not modify or remove another player’s build or claim without permission. Read the full rules before making changes to any shared or neighbouring area.
Can someone take my items if I forget to lock a chest?
Taking them without permission would still break our rules. An unlocked container does not make its contents free. We also recommend using [Private] signs on supported containers.
Can I borrow something if I return it later?
Only with the owner’s permission. Planning to return or replace an item does not give you permission to take or use it.
Can I take items from a base that looks abandoned?
No. Staff handle ownership and inactivity matters. A base looking unused does not make its contents available for other players to claim.
Does a public farm mean all its storage is free to use?
No. Follow the owner’s guidance about what is public. Ask before using storage or taking items that are not clearly offered for that purpose.
Does the whitelist guarantee that incidents cannot happen?
No. It helps us get to know applicants, while rules, protection features and staff reporting provide further support. Report a concern through Modmail so it can be investigated.
How do I report suspected theft or griefing?
Contact Modmail on the TogetherCraft Discord. Include the location, what changed, an approximate time and any relevant screenshots. Describe the issue without needing to prove who caused it yourself.
Find a Community That Respects Your Work
A good survival community gives you reasons to care about the world around your own base. There are neighbours to meet, shops to visit and projects that become familiar places.
If you enjoy a Hermitcraft style server experience, that everyday trust is part of the appeal. TogetherCraft brings together adult Minecraft players who want to build, trade and share a lasting world with respect for each other.
For a broader introduction, read Looking for an Adult Hermitcraft Style Server? Meet TogetherCraft, or hear from players on our community reviews page.
Ready to find your next Minecraft home? Read the rules and player guide, then join our Discord and complete the Newcomer application. TogetherCraft uses Minecraft Java Edition, and joining requires approval and account linking.
Bring your building plans. We look forward to seeing what you create. 💙