Minecraft 1.16 Servers
Compare communities, check the rules and find your next server.This directory is reserved for listings that declare Minecraft 1.16 support. Check the exact client release, edition and any pack requirements before installing an older setup. If no servers are listed, use the alternative version links below or search for a specific community by name.
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Minecraft 1.16: The Nether Update
Watch release coverage and feature demonstrations for The Nether Update. These videos explain the update itself; a server accepting this client version may run different world features or plugins.
Minecraft 1.16 guides
Nether Update survival tips: biomes, structures and netherite progression. Later versions keep most of these systems.
Host a 1.16 server
Configure Paper for 1.16.x multiplayer. Many modpacks still target this generation—match loader and pack build separately.
Videos belong to their creators. Examples may use custom rules, mods or older releases. Check individual listings for current server features and access. The YouTube player loads when you press play.
A closer look at this directory
This directory currently has 279 servers. The 20 shown on this page include 20 declaring Java support and 11 declaring Bedrock support; 11 declare both. Listings supporting both editions appear in both counts.
Tags on these listings: Adventure, Earth, KitPvP, OneBlock, RPG, SkyBlock, SMP, Survival.
Declared version groups: 26, 1.16, 1.21, 1.2, 1.19. What version labels mean.
Choosing a server for Minecraft 1.16
Check the pack, not just the game version
A 1.16 label can cover very different modded setups. Ask for the pack build, loader and required additions before downloading individual mods.
Need connection help? Follow the Java joining steps or Bedrock joining steps.
Minecraft 1.16 server FAQs
Does a matching 1.16 version make two modpacks compatible?
No. Mod lists, loaders and pack configurations can differ even when their Minecraft version matches.
Project documentation: ViaVersion compatibility project · Geyser supported versions. Server-specific settings and access rules still come from the community.
Other versions with listings
These directories currently have listings to explore. Check each server’s details before changing editions or installations.