Basic Eligibility Requirements
1. Server Status
- Your server must be online and accessible 24/7
- Server must be stable for at least 3 months and not in testing/beta phase
2. Complete FMCS Page
Your FindMCServer.com page must include:
- Server Icon (think of it as your logo)
- Short Description (your elevator pitch)
- Long Description (what makes your server unique)
- Rules & Policies (more than 1-2 sentences; must cover server rules, gameplay, and behavior expectations)
- Minecraft Community Essentials Workbook (MCEW) - Must be filled out (found under the Workbook tab)
- Original launch date (approximate is fine)
- At least 4 images in your gallery
- Links to your social media, Discord, website, and store (if applicable)
3. Minecraft Usage Guidelines (MUG) Compliance
All branding and images must comply with Minecraft's brand guidelines:
- NO stylized Minecraft logos
- NO official Minecraft characters (Creeper, Steve, etc.)
- NO official Minecraft key art
- Use original designs and screenshots from your server
4. Contact Information
Required on your website and store:
- Contact method that doesn't require third-party registration
- Email address or contact form (Discord/forum links alone are NOT acceptable)
5. Non-Affiliation Disclaimer
Must be prominently displayed on your website and store:
"NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT"
Additionally, you must clearly state:
- Who is responsible for your server/service
- Who the owner/operator is
- Contact information for purchases or inquiries
Website & Store
- Do NOT use terms like "donation/donor/donating" for paid perks (use "support," "VIP," etc.)
- Do NOT sell items, perks, or ranks that create competitive advantages over other players
- Ensure cosmetic items (tags, titles, etc.) are appropriate for all ages
Discord & In-Game
The following are NOT permitted:
- Casinos, gambling, betting, or coin flip mechanics using real or premium currency
- Bars or adult-oriented establishments at spawn or as featured warps
- Commands like /donate, /casino, /bet, /coinflip
- Connection to Minehut or similar networks without a separate dual proxy IP
- Competitive advantages in battle passes, ranks, or paid items
- Swearing at others, hate speech, and sexual content are never permitted
General swearing is permitted only if:
- You enable the toggle in Rules & Policies tab
- You include a clear statement about it in your rules
Ready to apply?
Make sure you've read through all requirements carefully. Most denials occur because applications are incomplete or don't meet basic compliance requirements.
