A listing is rejected fast when it is vague, lies about activity, or hides connection details. A listing earns clicks when it names the niche and proves the community is alive. Use this checklist before you submit.
The short version of approval rules is on the rules page. The submission flow is at submit.
Required basics
- Server name (real, not just the game name).
- Correct game category — do not list a Minecraft realm under Rust.
- One-line short description.
- Region.
- Language.
- At least one working URL: website, Discord, or join URL.
- Connection details (IP, port, or join URL) where applicable.
Listings without a working contact path are rejected.
Short description: one line that sells the niche
The short description is what players see in lists. It should answer: what is this server, who is it for, what makes it different.
Bad: “Best server ever, join now!”
Good: “Vanilla+ Minecraft SMP for adults, EU host, no PvP, weekly build events, claims enabled.”
Patterns that work:
- Mode + niche + region + one distinct feature.
- A specific community type (“adult”, “casual”, “competitive”, “roleplay”).
- A wipe schedule if it is part of the appeal.
Long description: what players actually need to know
Write for someone deciding whether to spend an evening installing your pack:
- The rules summary.
- Wipe or season schedule if applicable.
- Mod or plugin list, with links where useful.
- Staff and moderation approach.
- Events and what a normal week looks like.
- What new players should do first.
Tags
Tag the server with what it actually is, not what you wish it was. Players filter by these, and inaccurate tags get reported.
Useful tag pages to point owners at:
Logo and banner
- Square logo at a readable size. SVG, PNG, or JPG.
- Banner that does not rely on text legibility. Listings scale.
- No watermarks for third-party launcher brands you do not run.
Connection details
- Join URL or address that resolves on submission.
- Discord invite that does not expire in 24 hours.
- Website that is live.
Dead links are the fastest way to get rejected.
What gets rejected
- Inflated player counts.
- Pay-to-win shop on the landing page (sells gear, currency, or rank).
- Stolen logos or banners.
- Misleading tags.
- Hate or harassment-themed servers.
- Servers with no contact path.
Before you submit
- Visit your own listing draft on a fresh device.
- Click every link.
- Have a friend who is not familiar with the server read the description and tell you what it is for.
- Confirm the join URL works during your stated peak hours.
After approval
Listings save edits live after approval. Keep it current:
- Update wipe dates after each season.
- Refresh the short description quarterly.
- Update tags when your mode changes.
For retention and community work, read how to grow a game server community.