Guides
How to join, play, and get the most out of MiningMaven SMP — plus the Minecraft basics worth knowing.
How to Join MiningMaven SMP (Java & Bedrock)
Step-by-step guide to joining MiningMaven SMP on Minecraft Java or Bedrock Edition — the server address, how to add it, and what to do first.
Read guide →Can Java and Bedrock Players Play Together? (Crossplay Explained)
Java and Bedrock Minecraft normally cannot connect to the same servers — here is how crossplay servers like MiningMaven let both editions play together.
Read guide →What Is a Minecraft SMP Server?
SMP stands for Survival Multiplayer. Here is what an SMP server actually is, how it differs from regular survival, and what makes a good one.
Read guide →What Is a KOTH Event in Minecraft?
KOTH means King of the Hill. Here is how KOTH events work on a Minecraft server, how to win one, and why they are worth showing up for.
Read guide →How to Vote for a Minecraft Server (and Get Rewards)
Voting for a Minecraft server helps it grow and usually earns you free in-game rewards. Here is how server voting works and how to do it.
Read guide →How a Player-Driven Economy Works on a Minecraft Server
A player-driven economy lets players earn, trade, and sell with each other instead of buying everything from the server. Here is how it works.
Read guide →Getting Started on a New Minecraft Survival Server
Joining a new survival server? Here is a beginner-friendly first-day checklist so you settle in fast and avoid common mistakes.
Read guide →Minecraft Java vs Bedrock: What's the Difference?
Java and Bedrock are the two editions of Minecraft. Here is how they differ, which one you have, and how to play together on a crossplay server.
Read guide →How to Get Good Gear Early in Survival
Learn the fastest ways to get strong gear early on a Minecraft survival server, from mining and trading to quests and vote rewards.
Read guide →Daily Quests and Milestones Guide
Learn how daily quests and milestones work on MiningMaven SMP and how to complete them for rewards.
Read guide →MiningMaven SMP Crates Guide
Learn how MiningMaven SMP crates work, what rewards you can get, and how to open them on Java or Bedrock.
Read guide →What Is the Black Market in Minecraft?
Learn what a Minecraft black market is, how it works on SMPs, and how to use MiningMaven’s player economy safely.
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