How to Join a Minecraft Minigame Server: Mineplex Alternatives

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Miss Mineplex? Try one of these minigame servers
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Mineplex was a Minecraft server known for its fun minigames, but this server unfortunately shut down in 2023. However, there are several alternative servers with lots of fun minigames to play if you're missing the old Mineplex experience. In this article, we go over four servers to try in place of Mineplex, plus how to join a Minecraft server.

How to Join a Minecraft Server

Go to Multiplayer > Add Server , then input the server address. You can also add a server name to make the server easier to find in your server list. Then, click Done . You can now join the server from your server list!

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Mineplex Alternatives

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    Hypixel Hypixel is probably one of the most well-known Minecraft servers, and it's got a similar premise to Mineplex—the entirety of the server's gameplay is based around minigames. If you miss Mineplex, this is a great alternative to start with.
    • To connect to Hypixel, go to Multiplayer > Add Server , then enter the server address mc.hypixel.net .
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    CubeCraft CubeCraft is a crossplay (between Bedrock and Java) server that also offers a ton of fun minigames to play. If you play on Bedrock, there are a ton of fun customization options you can try out as well.
    • To connect to CubeCraft, go to Multiplayer > Add Server , then enter the server address play.cubecraft.net .
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    Performium If you're playing the Java Edition of Minecraft, you might want to try out Performium. It's another minigame server that mainly features a recreation of Among Us, but there are other fun games to try.
    • To connect to Performium, go to Multiplayer > Add Server , then enter the server address mc.performium.net .
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    The Hive On the flip side, if you're playing Bedrock Edition, you might want to try out the Hive. It offers a ton of unique and fun minigames, plus it always is full of a ton of people to play with.
    • To connect to The Hive, go to Multiplayer > Add Server , then enter the server address geo.hivebedrock.net .
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How to Connect To a Minecraft Server

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  1. Currently, you can only connect to Minecraft servers from a computer.
    • Note: The Mineplex server was shut down in 2023. We have retained the steps below for archival purposes, but be aware that you can no longer join the Mineplex server.
  2. Update to the latest version . To check that you have the latest version, look at the bottom left corner of the Minecraft menu when you first open the game. Click Edit Profile , then find "Use version" in the pop-up menu and select Use Latest Version from the drop-down bar next to it.
  3. Log in to your profile, then select Multiplayer on the main menu.
  4. You will need to be connected to the internet for this next step to work.
  5. You can actually type anything you like into the Server Name field. Using the name of the server is recommended so you can easily find it on your list of servers, if you decide to add more later.
    Jesse Stay, Minecraft Guide Author

    When joining popular servers, first ensure you have the latest Java version installed. From the Multiplayer menu, select Add Server, enter a name, and input the address. With the server added, highlight it and click Done. Patience during connection is key — grab a snack while loading, and soon you'll be battling friends in a round of Dragons!

  6. If a server has multiple server addresses, pick one that's closer to where you live (usually denoted by the first two letters in the server address URL).
  7. You should see a new server on your list.
    • If there is a blank space with "cannot resolve host name," try again and make sure you type the server address correctly.
    • If the space says "cannot connect to server," your internet might be having trouble. Try plugging into Ethernet if you are on WiFi, or just try again later.
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    This is for the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. However, Mineplex has recently released a Windows 10 Edition/Pocket Edition server. The IP is PE.mineplex.com. Leave the port to the default.
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    The server address is us.mineplex.com (if you live close to the US) or eu.mineplex.com (if you live closer to Europe).
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    What does it mean when I can not connect to Mineplex, and it's saying "bunge cord not connected"?
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    It is an error with the Mineplex server. Hang in there -- it's usually fixed quickly.
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      1. Open Minecraft for PC, Mobile, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch.
      2. Click or tap Play .
      3. Click or tap Multiplayer on Java Edition, or the Servers tab on Bedrock Edition.
      4. Cick or tap Add Server .
      5. Enter Mineplex in the "Server Name" field.
      6. Enter us.mineplex.com (US Java Edition), eu.mineplex.com (Europe Java Edition), or mco.mineplex.com (Bedrock Edition) in the "Server Address" field.
      7. Click Done (Java Edition) or Save (Bedrock Edition).
      8. Double-click the Mineplex server in the list of servers in Multiplayer (Java Edition) or the Servers tab (Bedrock Edition).

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