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Minecraft server owner knowledge base

From your first address check to a complete public page. Practical instructions for the MineRate dashboard, integrations and monitoring — without guessing which step is missing.

Start with adding a server Open owner dashboard
10 practical guidesNo account needed to readDashboard actions require sign-in
The publishing path

A working address is just the first step

Online status, ownership and publication are separate. Follow the path below if your server is in the dashboard but missing from the catalog.

  1. 1Create a draft
  2. 2Verify ownership
  3. 3Complete the page
  4. 4Submit for moderation
Getting started

Add, claim and publish your server

Understand the steps between a working address and a public listing.

Add a server

How to add your Minecraft server to MineRate

Check a public Java or Bedrock address, create a draft and complete the steps needed to publish your Minecraft server.

Read guide Claim an imported listing

How to claim an existing MineRate server listing

Link an existing or imported server listing to your MineRate account by proving control of its MOTD or DNS.

Read guide MOTD · DNS · manual review

Verify server ownership with MOTD or DNS TXT

Confirm control of your Minecraft server using its public MOTD, a DNS TXT record or a manual review in MineRate.

Read guide Drafts and publication

Why your Minecraft server is not published on MineRate

Understand draft, ownership review, pending moderation, rejected and hidden server listings, and what to do next.

Read guide
Manage your listing

Keep your community informed

Improve the page, connect news and publish confirmed events.

Description, tags and versions

Write a useful Minecraft server listing

Improve your MineRate description, version range, tags, screenshots and official links without misleading players.

Read guide Telegram and X / Twitter

Connect Telegram or X news to your server page

Add an official public Telegram channel or X profile to MineRate and diagnose missing imported server announcements.

Read guide Wipes, seasons and tournaments

Publish server wipes, seasons and events on MineRate

Add a confirmed wipe, new season, tournament or community event to your Minecraft server page using the owner dashboard.

Read guide
Integrations

Voting rewards and website widgets

Connect MineRate to your server and community website.

Votes · webhook · Votifier

Set up Minecraft voting rewards with MineRate

Understand MineRate voting limits, monthly counters, webhook signatures and public-key Votifier delivery for player rewards.

Read guide Status, banners and voting links

Embed a MineRate server widget on your website

Use MineRate’s generated server status widgets, mini banners and voting links on your Minecraft community website.

Read guide
Troubleshooting

When monitoring does not match the game

Check the public endpoint and distinguish status failures from login problems.

Offline, ports and status checks

Fix Minecraft server monitoring and address-check problems

Diagnose Java and Bedrock status failures, DNS mistakes, blocked ports and differences between monitoring and player login.

Read guide

Looking for help as a player? Visit the player knowledge base or read the connection guides.