Rules

Minecraft server rules describe the behavior a community expects from its players. Common rules cover griefing, stealing, cheating, exploits, harassment, spam, inappropriate builds, and unwanted PvP. Survival servers may also restrict raiding or terrain damage, while minigame and PvP servers often define combat, teaming, macros, and exploit use more specifically.

Rules vary between servers and can affect the way you play. Check whether claims, protected areas, PvP, alternate accounts, redstone machines, farms, trading, and chat are restricted before investing time in a world. A server may publish its rules on its website, Discord, in-game menu, or on the first-join screen, and staff may apply penalties such as warnings, mutes, kicks, or bans.

The clearest rules explain both prohibited behavior and the consequences for breaking them. Look for information about appeals, reporting players, privacy, and whether rules apply across connected game modes. Reading the rules before joining helps you choose a community whose moderation style and play expectations match your preferences.