Server Status Checker

The server status checker shows you the online/offline status, player count, max players, server version, MOTD (Message of the Day), and server icon. This gives you a complete overview of the server's current state.

Port 25565 is the default TCP port for Minecraft Java Edition servers. It's the standard communication channel between clients and servers for gameplay data. Servers can run on alternative ports (e.g., 25566, 25567) if the default port is unavailable or if running multiple servers on the same machine.

Bedrock Edition servers use port 19132 (UDP) as the default. Unlike Java Edition which uses TCP, Bedrock uses UDP protocol for communication. Additional ports like 19133-19135 may be used depending on server configuration.

Yes! The tool automatically detects and works with both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition servers. Just enter the server address and port (use 19132 for Bedrock), and it will handle the rest.

SRV (Service) records are DNS records that tell clients where to find your Minecraft server. Instead of typing play.example.com:25566, an SRV record allows players to connect using just play.example.com. The SRV record automatically directs to the correct IP address and port. This only works with Java Edition servers.

Common reasons include: wrong address or port, firewall blocking port 25565, router port forwarding not configured correctly, server overloaded or crashed, or query disabled (some servers need enable-query=true in server.properties).

This error means the connection was actively blocked, typically by: firewall rules, port forwarding not configured correctly, wrong port number, or server software crashed. Fix: Open the port in your firewall and verify port forwarding settings in your router.

Ping: Always available on Java Edition, uses TCP, returns MOTD, player count, max players, version, icon. Query: Must be enabled in server.properties (enable-query=true), uses UDP, returns all player names, plugins, map name, server software.

Java Edition: The server version must match your client version exactly. Bedrock Edition: Generally more forgiving with version compatibility. Some servers use plugins like ViaVersion or ViaBackwards to allow multiple client versions to connect.

Ping (measured in milliseconds) shows the round-trip time for data to reach the server and return. Under 50ms: Excellent. 50-100ms: Good. 100-150ms: Acceptable. Over 200ms: May feel laggy. Your physical distance from the server affects ping.