Netherite is a free Minecraft network for Java and Bedrock players with four gamemodes: Skyblock, Prison, Lifesteal and Survival. This guide takes you from nothing to playing in a few minutes and points to the right guide for each next step.
1. Connect#
Add the server address to your game:
| Edition | Address | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (1.21.4 or newer) | connect.netherite.gg | default |
| Bedrock Edition (mobile, Windows) | connect.netherite.gg | 19132 |
| Xbox and PlayStation | connect.netherite.gg through the BedrockTogether phone app | 19132 |
Step-by-step guides: Joining on Java Edition, Joining on Bedrock Edition and Joining from Xbox or PlayStation. There is no whitelist and no cost. If something goes wrong, see Connection Troubleshooting.
2. Accept the resource pack#
When the game offers the server resource pack, accept it. It adds the custom items and menu graphics the gamemodes use. Without it, custom items look like vanilla items. See Server Resource Pack.
3. Find your way around the hub#
You arrive in the hub, a safe spawn area with two hotbar items:
- The Server Selector (nether star) opens the list of gamemodes.
- The Hub Selector (clock) moves you to another copy of the hub.
Details are in Getting Started in the Hub.
4. Pick a gamemode#
Open the Server Selector and click a mode, or type /skyblock, /prison, /lifesteal or /survival.
| Gamemode | What you do | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Skyblock | Start on a floating island, invite friends, upgrade it and compete for weekly payouts. | Getting Started on Skyblock |
| Prison | Mine your way up the ranks, run dungeons and team up. | Getting Started with Prison |
| Lifesteal | Fight other players for hearts and build a clan. | Getting Started on Lifesteal |
| Survival | Claim land, found a town and trade in a player-driven economy. | Getting Started on Survival |
Each gamemode has its own world, progress, inventory and in-game money. Your account, name, gems, private messages and punishments are shared across the network. See The Netherite Network and Servers and Gamemodes.
5. Set up your account#
- Website: sign in with your Microsoft account, or type
/web loginin game to get a one-time code. See Signing In to the Website. - Discord: type
/linkand send the code to the Netherite bot to get roles that match your ranks. See Linking Your Discord Account.
6. Commands every player needs#
| Command | What it does | Guide |
|---|---|---|
/hub | Go back to the hub from anywhere. | Hub Commands |
/msg <player> <message> | Send a private message. Reply with /r. | Private Messaging |
/vote | Claim vote rewards. Not available in the hub. | Voting |
/discord | Print the Discord invite link. | Contacting Staff |
/rules | Show where the rules are published. | Server Rules |
/chatreport <player> | Report a chat message. | Reporting Players |
/link | Link your Discord account. | Linking Your Discord Account |
The full list of commands for the whole network is in Commands.
7. Learn the systems you will use everywhere#
- Money, shops and trading: Economy
- Ranks and what they unlock: Donor Ranks
- Crates and keys: Crates
- Chat, channels and formatting: Chat
- Homes, warps and teleports: Essentials
- Cosmetics: Cosmetics
- Settings: Settings and Options
8. Know the house rules#
Read Server Rules once. If you are ever muted or banned, Punishments explains what it means and Punishment Appeals explains how to appeal. If you need help, start at Support and Help.
Common first questions#
- Why am I in a lobby and cannot move? A gamemode is restarting. You are sent back automatically. See Mode Lobbies.
- Why does my Bedrock name start with a dot? It keeps Java and Bedrock names separate. See Joining on Bedrock Edition.
- More answers: Network FAQ.