EarthMC
About EarthMC
The defining geopolitical Minecraft server: build towns and nations on a 1:500 scale map of the real Earth.
EarthMC is the best-known geopolitical Minecraft server, built on a single persistent map that recreates the real world at roughly 1:500 scale. Continents and coastlines are recognisable, so where you settle on the map matters: you might found a town on the coast of real-world Brazil, in the Alps, or in Japan, and your location shapes your neighbours, your resources, and your strategy.
The gameplay runs on the Towny plugin. You start by founding a town, claiming chunks, and inviting residents; towns can then federate into nations, sign alliances, declare war, and compete for influence over whole regions. Because there is a working economy and trade system layered on top, EarthMC plays out less like a building server and more like a long-running strategy game where diplomacy, taxation, and military coordination decide who controls the map.
Since launching in 2016, EarthMC has hosted millions of unique players and developed a deep political culture of established nations, rivalries, and treaties. It is Java-only and rewards players who enjoy the social and strategic side of Minecraft as much as the building. Join with the IP above, find an unclaimed stretch of the world, and start your own town or apply to an existing nation.
EarthMC is a survival server on Minecraft Java Edition. It typically runs 500 - 3,000 players online and supports Minecraft version 1.20 - 1.21.
What a Survival Server Is
survival
Survival is the core Minecraft experience: you gather resources, craft tools, build shelter, fend off mobs, and progress through the game in a persistent shared world.
On a survival server the loop is gather, build, and trade. You mine and farm for materials, establish a base, and usually claim land so other players cannot break or steal from it. Many survival servers layer an economy, custom enchantments, or jobs on top, but the heart of it is the same open-ended progression you get in singleplayer, shared with other people.
What to Look For on a Server Like This
- A land-claim or grief-protection plugin (such as GriefPrevention or Towny) so your builds and chests are safe.
- Clear rules on PvP: whether it is fully on, off, or only in marked zones changes the whole experience.
- A stable economy that is driven by player trading rather than an admin shop that floods the market.
- Good server performance (high TPS, low lag) so redstone, farms, and mobs behave correctly.
Tips for Playing on EarthMC
- Claim your land before you build anything valuable; an unclaimed base is an open invitation on many servers.
- Set your home and learn the warp or teleport commands early so you can get back to base quickly.
- Check whether the server has a player market or shop district before grinding for items you could simply buy.
- Build at least one safe storage area away from your main base if the server allows raiding.
Features
How to Join EarthMC
- Open Minecraft Java Edition version 1.20 - 1.21.
- Click "Multiplayer" from the main menu.
- Click "Add Server" or "Direct Connect".
- Enter the server address:
play.earthmc.net - Click "Join Server" and start playing.
EarthMC FAQ
What is the EarthMC server IP address?
The EarthMC server IP is play.earthmc.net. Add it under the Multiplayer menu in Minecraft Java Edition to connect.
Is EarthMC available on Bedrock Edition?
EarthMC is a Java Edition server, so it requires the Java client to join. Players on Bedrock (console or mobile) cannot connect directly. The IP play.earthmc.net works only from Minecraft Java Edition.
What Minecraft version does EarthMC support?
EarthMC supports Minecraft version 1.20 - 1.21. Make sure your client is set to a compatible version before you connect, then add the IP play.earthmc.net.
What game modes does EarthMC have?
EarthMC focuses on survival. Notable features include Earth Map 1:500, Towny Plugin, Nation Building, and Economy & Trade.
Is EarthMC free to play, and how many players are online?
Yes, EarthMC is free to join. It typically has 500 - 3,000 players online. Optional ranks or cosmetics may be available through a store, but the core gameplay is free.