Everything you need to know about SteadfastSMP
Java Edition: Add server steadfastsmp.com
Bedrock Edition (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, mobile): Add server steadfastsmp.com with port 19132.
No whitelist or application required - just connect and start playing.
Yes. Java and Bedrock players connect to the same server and play together on the same world. Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile players all welcome.
We run the latest Minecraft version, currently 1.21.x (26.1.2). We update within days of new Minecraft releases.
No. SteadfastSMP is open to everyone. Just add the server and start playing.
Yes. SteadfastSMP launched in February 2026 and we're committed to running until at least 2036. We don't do seasonal resets or map wipes. Your builds and progress are permanent.
Typically 5-15 players, with more on weekends. It's a small, friendly community where everyone knows each other. New players are welcomed and helped getting started.
A small team of adults who've been playing Minecraft since 2011. We built this server because we wanted a permanent home that wouldn't disappear. Dedicated hardware, daily backups, long-term funding secured.
No. Everything is earned through gameplay. Ranks come from playtime. There are no purchasable advantages.
The server runs on hard difficulty with keep inventory off, but 72-hour death chests protect your items when you die - even lava deaths are recoverable. New players are welcomed and helped by the community. It's challenging but fair.
Yes. We use vanilla mob spawning with no entity culling. Simulation distance is 8 chunks. Your farms work exactly like singleplayer. We also have stackable spawners for more efficient designs.
Yes. Steadfast Markets is our custom player-driven economy. Deposit items for sale and anyone can buy instantly, even when you're offline. No admin shops - all prices set by supply and demand.
Yes. GriefPrevention claim system protects your builds. New players get starter claim blocks, and you earn more through playtime. Staff can investigate and rollback grief if needed.
Yes. We maintain clean chat with active moderation. Parents play with their kids, and FamilyLink features let parents teleport to children and respond to SOS calls. We're not a kids-only server - adults appreciate the non-toxic environment too.
Yes. Join our Discord to chat with the community, ask questions, and see announcements. Most players hang out in Discord even when not in-game.
We have Trusted members and Moderators who help keep the community safe. Rule violations result in warnings, mutes, or bans depending on severity. We escalate harassment and griefing to senior staff.